In two parts, the second to be published in the next issue, we discuss the burgeoning debt market in artificial intelligence (AI) and how this could disrupt traditional debt lending frameworks if such frameworks are not adapted to AI companies. This Part 1 discusses how the unique nature of AI companies could present distinct challenges to financial covenants in traditional lending frameworks if not properly considered in the context of such companies. Part 2 will then discuss how the unique nature of AI-related assets could present similar challenges to the process of security enforcement in traditional lending frameworks if not properly considered in the context of such assets.
6 MAR 2025In this article the authors identify the assets of the AI ecosystem, provide a non-exhaustive methodology for identifying them and explain how you would typically take security over certain of those assets in the context of a debt finance transaction.
31 JUL 2024In this In Practice article the authors consider the steps for financial institutions to consider when developing a new AI strategy.
1 AUG 2023