AI Regulation · Digital Forensics · Expert Witness

Adv. Dr. Gadi Perl — AI Regulation Consultant

Advising technology companies on AI compliance, algorithmic accountability, and digital forensics — backed by 22 years of forensic investigation and doctoral research on AI algorithm regulation at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Federmann Cybersecurity Research Center.

22+
Years in Digital Forensics
PhD
AI Algorithm Regulation
9
Years at Competition Authority
"The most dangerous AI systems are not the ones that fail — they are the ones that work exactly as designed, yet no legal framework exists to hold anyone accountable for their outcomes."
— Dr. Gadi Perl, Adv., from his doctoral research on AI liability frameworks

EU AI Act: Israeli Tech Companies Are Running Out of Time

Full enforcement of high-risk AI obligations begins August 2, 2026. Companies deploying AI in hiring, credit scoring, healthcare, or biometrics in the EU face fines of up to 7% of global turnover. An AI ethics policy alone will not satisfy the Act — technically grounded, auditable compliance is required.

Aug 2026
Full Enforcement

The EU AI Act and Israeli Tech Companies

A Rights-Based Compliance Framework — Focus Paper, April 2026

Covers extraterritorial scope, risk classification, lifecycle compliance, algorithmic transparency layers, GPAI model obligations, intersection with GDPR & Israeli privacy law, penalty structure, and a concrete compliance roadmap for Israeli tech companies.

EU AI Act Compliance Roadmap Risk Classification Deadline: Aug 2026
Download Focus Paper (PDF)
Focus Paper
The EU AI Act
& Israeli Tech
April 2026
How I Help

Tailored Expertise for Complex Challenges

Whether you need an expert witness, a forensic investigator, or guidance on AI regulation — I bring both deep technical knowledge and legal scholarship to every engagement.

Attorneys & Law Firms

"I need an expert witness for a case involving digital evidence."

I provide expert testimony on digital forensics, evidence authentication, and AI system behavior. With experience across civil, criminal, and regulatory matters, I can explain complex technical concepts to judges and juries in clear, compelling terms.

Technology Companies

"Our AI product needs to comply with new regulations."

I advise organizations on aligning AI systems with emerging regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions. From algorithmic transparency requirements to liability mapping, I help you anticipate and address regulatory exposure before it becomes legal risk.

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Government & Regulators

"We need to build a framework for governing AI in our jurisdiction."

I consult with international bodies on developing effective AI governance structures. My work bridges academic research and practical implementation, helping regulators create frameworks that are both principled and enforceable.

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Academic Institutions

"We're looking for a lecturer or collaborator on AI and law."

Currently teaching AI in Law and AI Regulation at the Hebrew University and the College of Management. Open to guest lectures, joint research projects, and academic collaboration on technology regulation topics.

Why Work With Me

What Sets This Practice Apart

Most AI consultants offer either legal theory or technical auditing. I deliver both — grounded in real-world investigative experience and current doctoral research on the frameworks that are now becoming binding law.

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I Wrote the Research That Informs the Regulation

My PhD focuses specifically on how legal systems should regulate AI algorithms — the very questions the EU AI Act now codifies. I don't interpret the regulation secondhand; I study the theoretical foundations it's built on.

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22 Years of What Compliance Actually Looks Like

As Chief Forensic IT Officer at the Israel Competition Authority, I learned what auditors look for, how evidence is challenged in court, and where compliance programs fail under real scrutiny. I build your compliance to withstand examination, not just pass a checklist.

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I Understand Extraterritorial Exposure

If your AI output reaches any EU customer, partner, or end-user, you are in scope — regardless of where your company is incorporated. I help Israeli tech companies map their actual exposure, not just their assumed exposure.

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Lifecycle Compliance, Not Performative Transparency

Publishing an AI ethics policy does not satisfy the AI Act. The Act requires technically grounded, auditable compliance across the entire system lifecycle — from data governance through post-market monitoring. I help you build the real infrastructure.

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I've Seen the GDPR Playbook Before

Israel's delayed adaptation to GDPR created years of market friction. The same risk applies to the AI Act, but with higher stakes — fines up to 7% of global turnover. I help companies avoid repeating that costly mistake.

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Bridging Cybersecurity and Regulation

As a Research Fellow at the Federmann Cybersecurity Research Center, I work at the intersection of AI security, data governance, and regulatory frameworks — understanding threats and obligations that most advisors address in isolation.

Background

Two Decades at the Intersection of Law and Technology

Most experts know either the technology or the law. I have spent my career working at the point where both collide.

I completed my PhD at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem under Professor Alon Harel, examining how legal systems can effectively regulate AI-based algorithms. My dissertation focuses on transparency, accountability, and liability distribution in autonomous systems — questions that are rapidly moving from academic theory to courtroom reality.

Before academia, I spent over two decades as a digital forensics practitioner. As Chief Forensic IT Officer at the Israel Competition Authority, I led technical strategies for major antitrust investigations, managed complex dawn raids, and developed forensic capabilities that became institutional standards. This combination of hands-on technical experience and rigorous legal scholarship is what I bring to every engagement.

Research & Writing

Publications

Academic research on AI regulation, digital forensics, and technology law. Media commentary on technology policy and digital rights.

Academic Publications

Media & Commentary

Selected articles — additional publications available upon request.

Career

Professional Journey

From digital forensics pioneer to AI regulation researcher.

2002

Digital Forensics Pioneer

Began career as a computer crime investigator, building expertise in digital evidence collection, preservation, and courtroom presentation.

2013

Chief Forensic IT Officer — Israel Competition Authority

Led forensic operations for major antitrust investigations. Managed dawn raids, evidence seizure under legal constraints, and built institutional forensic capabilities.

2018

Doctoral Research — Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Commenced PhD under Prof. Alon Harel, focusing on the regulation of AI algorithms: transparency, accountability, and liability in autonomous systems.

2022

International Consulting

Began consulting for international bodies on digital infrastructure, forensic capabilities, and AI governance frameworks.

Present

Academic & Advisory Practice

Adjunct Lecturer at the Hebrew University and College of Management. Active practice in expert witness work, AI regulation consulting, and academic research.

Expertise

Core Competencies

Technical depth combined with legal training and academic rigor.

🔍 Digital Forensics

Computer crime investigation since 2002. Evidence collection, preservation, forensic imaging, data recovery, and chain-of-custody procedures that withstand courtroom scrutiny.

Evidence Collection Forensic Imaging Data Recovery

⚖ Expert Witness

Testimony in legal proceedings on digital evidence, forensic methodology, and technical analysis. Experience across civil, criminal, and regulatory matters in Israeli and international courts.

Court Testimony Evidence Authentication Technical Analysis

🤖 AI Regulation

PhD research on regulating AI algorithms. Algorithmic transparency requirements, liability frameworks for autonomous systems, and cross-jurisdictional accountability mechanisms.

AI Governance Algorithmic Accountability Regulatory Frameworks

🏛 Competition Law

Nine years managing forensic operations at the Israel Competition Authority. Dawn raids, evidence seizure under legal constraints, and antitrust investigation support.

Antitrust Dawn Raids Evidence Seizure

🌐 International Consulting

Advisory services to international bodies on digital infrastructure, forensic capability development, and technology governance frameworks for emerging economies.

Government Advisory Capacity Building Policy Development

📊 Data Investigation

Analysis of large-scale datasets for legal proceedings. Database forensics, data breach investigations, and electronic discovery in complex multi-party litigation.

eDiscovery Database Forensics Data Breach Analysis
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Available for consulting engagements, expert witness services, and academic collaboration.

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