Artificial Intelligence in Research: Ethics, Copyright, GDPR, and Responsible Use

The University Library Maribor invites you to a professional workshop titled Artificial Intelligence in Research – Ethics, Copyright, GDPR, and Responsible Use, which will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 9 AM in the Glazer Hall of the University Library Maribor.
The event is dedicated to addressing current legal, ethical, and copyright issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in the research environment.
Participants will learn about:
– ethical boundaries of using generative artificial intelligence in research work,
– challenges of copyright and open science,
– use of research data and publications in AI tools,
– responsible use of artificial intelligence in the academic environment,
– protection of personal and confidential data and compliance with GDPR.
The workshop will offer practical examples, current dilemmas, and recommendations for the responsible, transparent, and lawful use of artificial intelligence in research.
Program
9:00–9:30
Participant registration
9:30–10:30
Artificial Intelligence in Research: Ethical Boundaries and Best Practices? Lucija Strojan, mag. iur., Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana
10:30–11:30
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence in Research
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matija Damjan, Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana
11:30–12:00
Break with refreshments
12:00–13:00
Confidential Data, GDPR, and Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Katja Štemberger Brizani, Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana
13:00–13:30
Questions and discussion
Registration
The event will take place exclusively in person.