Dispute Resolution Conference Addresses AI Deepfakes and Fraud Liability

• •The conference will address liability issues for banks in APP fraud cases.
• •Fraud losses in Ireland reached €74.86 million in 2025, with a 27.2% increase in total payment fraud.
• •AI advancements are complicating the legal landscape, particularly in expert witness evidence.

The Mason Hayes & Curran Dispute Resolution Conference on September 30, 2026, in Dublin will focus on the implications of AI deepfakes and the liability of financial institutions in cases of fraud. The event will explore whether banks are liable when customers authorize payments that lead to scams, a significant issue as APP fraud in Ireland reached €74.86 million in 2025. Attorney General Rossa Fanning SC will deliver the keynote address, discussing recent developments in the Irish legal system. Panel discussions will include experts addressing the evolving landscape of fraud and the challenges posed by AI in expert witness evidence. The conference aims to clarify legal responsibilities and potential policy changes to protect fraud victims better. The rise in payment fraud, which increased by 27.2% to €179.04 million, highlights the urgency of these discussions.