NAIL Conference 2026

Description

The Hamburg Network for AI & Law (NAIL) is a joint venture between Professor Christoph Kumpan (Bucerius Law School) and Professor Georg Ringe (Universität Hamburg). The network is a platform for academic exchange and joint research projects in the area of AI and law. At the same time, the network facilitates dialogue and engagement with the wider public.

Artificial Intelligence is a fast evolving technology that holds the promise of a wide range of economic and societal benefits across the entire spectrum of our economy. AI is said to improve prediction processes, to optimise operations and resource allocation, and to personalise service delivery. Thereby, the use of AI may support socially beneficial outcomes and provide substantial welfare gains to firms and households alike. However, the same elements and techniques that power the socio-economic benefits of AI can also bring about new risks or negative consequences for individuals or the society. It is this ambivalence of AI which provides a challenging task for regulators and, ultimately, calls for a nuanced approach.

NAIL is dedicated to exploring those regulatory challenges, and to provide a forum for research, discussion, and outreach. Besides its two academic leaders, NAIL involves a number of doctoral students with a background in law, economics, and computer science.