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J.S. Held Global Risk Report Unpacks AI Challenges and Digital Regulations Reshaping Business

The report explores AI risks, regulatory shifts, and strategies to balance innovation, compliance, and cybersecurity.

Feb 20, 2025

2 min

Antonio RegaSimon Placks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, yet its rapid adoption brings new risks and regulatory scrutiny. The J.S. Held 2025 Global Risk Report provides expert perspective on AI-driven cyber threats, data governance challenges, and compliance requirements shaping the future of business.


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As companies integrate AI to enhance efficiency, they must also navigate risks such as data poisoning, biased AI outputs, and legal exposure under the EU AI Act. The report highlights how businesses can safeguard their operations while leveraging AI’s potential for cybersecurity, fraud detection, and operational efficiency.


Key insights from the report include:


  • The growing use of AI by cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks
  • The environmental impact of AI’s energy-intensive data centers
  • How AI-specific insurance products are evolving to cover new risks
  • Compliance challenges posed by the EU AI Act for high-risk systems
  • The rise of AI governance roles to ensure ethical implementation


“With regulatory landscapes shifting and cyber risks escalating, the 2025 Global Risk Report helps equip businesses with the knowledge needed to stay ahead of evolving threats,” noted digital forensics, data governance, privacy, security, emerging technology, and discovery expert Antonio Rega.


London-based digital investigations and discovery expert Simon Placks joins Antonio Rega to discuss risks and opportunities around AI, data, and digital regulations explored in the J.S. Held 2025 Global Risk Report in this video:



Beyond AI, the J.S. Held 2025 Global Risk Report examines four additional critical risk areas: sustainability, supply chain disruptions, cryptocurrency trends, and cyber risk management. Each section offers actionable strategies to mitigate threats and capitalize on emerging opportunities.


For media inquiries, requests for interviews, or to further discuss the risks and opportunities outlined in the report, email GlobalRiskReport@jsheld.com.


To connect with Simon Placks or Antonio Rega simply click on either expert's icon now.


For any other media inquiries - contact :


Kristi L. Stathis, J.S. Held

+1 786 833 4864

Kristi.Stathis@JSHeld.com

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Antonio Rega

Antonio Rega

Managing Director

Head of Digital Forensics and Information Governance | E-Discovery and Regulatory Compliance Advisor | Global Investigations Leader

Regulatory ComplianceExpert Witness Testimony & Litigation SupporteDiscoveryDigital Forensics Expert WitnessData Privacy & Governance
Simon Placks

Simon Placks

Senior Managing Director

EMEA Lead for Digital Investigations & Discovery | Expert in Global Digital Investigations | Global Expert in eDiscovery

Digital TransformationCyber Risk AdvisoryFinancial Crime TechnologyContract Lifecycle Management & AnalyticsSurveillance

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