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Negotiating AI Vendor Contracts

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Negotiating artificial intelligence (AI) vendor contracts is an important step in ensuring businesses secure terms that protect their interests while optimising the value of AI solutions. Unlike standard software agreements.

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Negotiating artificial intelligence (AI) vendor contracts is an important step in ensuring businesses secure terms that protect their interests while optimising the value of AI solutions. Unlike standard software agreements, AI contracts must address specific challenges, including regulatory compliance, liability, data protection, and long-term adaptability.

European and Swiss businesses must navigate evolving legal frameworks, such as the EU AI Act or Swiss data protection regulations, while also ensuring AI vendors uphold transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation. This article explores key negotiation strategies to help businesses secure AI vendor agreements that are legally sound and commercially advantageous.

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