Eight major newspapers join legal backlash against OpenAI, Microsoft
The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft used copyrighted newspaper articles to train their algorithms without compensating content owners.
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AI use in mediation, arbitration gets a closer look
The use of artificial intelligence, and concerns about how safe and secure it is, is an area of discussion that’s touching all facets of law, including mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
NYC’s AI chatbot was caught telling businesses to break the law
Days after the issues were first reported, the city has opted to leave the tool on its official government website.
George Carlin estate settles with podcasters over fake special purportedly generated by AI
Under the settlement agreement, the podcast outlet Dudesy agrees to permanently take down the special and to refrain from using Carlin’s image voice or likeness in the future without the express written approval of the estate.
VP Harris says US agencies must show their AI tools aren’t harming people’s safety or rights
U.S. federal agencies must show that their artificial intelligence tools aren’t harming the public, or stop using them, under new rules unveiled by the White House on Thursday.
Flint: Generative artificial intelligence’s conflicts with copyright law
Although generative AI is able to collect and process massive amounts of content to generate new expressions, these systems often do not align with the rights granted to owners of the original content used to create such new expressions.
When is an AI-assisted invention eligible for a patent?
It’s a fine line to walk for applicants with artificial intelligence-assisted inventions who want to secure a patent.
New law makes it a crime to distribute fake nude photos generated by AI
A new provision in House Enrolled Act 1047 makes the distribution of unauthorized and undisclosed “intimate” images generated or altered by AI a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
McGinnis: Intellectual property in the age of privacy laws and AI
Laws regarding privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity are evolving, and artificial intelligence is challenging established norms of intellectual property creation, protection, and enforcement.
Indiana law regulating AI usage in elections takes effect
The law requires that candidates include a disclaimer when a political ad includes the use of generative AI, and it creates a path for legal action when candidates believe they are misrepresented.
Fake images made to show Trump with Black supporters highlight concerns around AI and elections
Fabricated images created by artificial intelligence, which were highlighted in a recent BBC investigation, provide further evidence to support warnings that the use of AI-generated imagery will only increase as the November general election approaches.
OpenAI says Musk agreed the ChatGPT maker should become a for-profit company
OpenAI has attacked a lawsuit from Elon Musk, saying he supported making the ChatGPT maker a for-profit company.
Marquez: New year, same old fears: AI makes threats more sophisticated
As powerful and useful as AI can be in making us more efficient at our tasks, we shouldn’t forget that the “bad guys” have access to AI’s capabilities, too, and will most definitely be looking to harness its power into their nefarious schemes.
Dickerson: Leveraging chatbots for lawyers: Using ChatGPT and Bard
If you haven’t already started using generative artificial intelligence to optimize your practice, then you are seriously missing out.
AI latest technological frontier impacting judiciary, Chief Justice Roberts says in year-end report
Artificial intelligence and other technological changes will continue to transform the work of the courts, but U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts says he is sure judges will not become obsolete.
Artificial intelligence risk management, testing for insurers: Faegre Drinker launches new service as national organization gives guidance
Faegre Drinker has announced the launch of its algorithmic testing and AI governance and risk management service for insurers. The announcement comes as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners unanimously adopted a model AI governance bulletin.
Indiana courts CAO Forkner to co-chair AI ‘rapid response team’
The Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators have created a rapid response team of chief justices and state court administrators to examine immediate issues related to artificial intelligence and generative AI in courts.
‘Flavor of the month’: VC funding in AI is on the rise, but for how long?
The conversation around artificial intelligence continues to swirl, including in the world of venture capital.
Dickerson: Artificial intelligence and the legal academy
The use of artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding in the legal industry, but what are law schools doing to train future practitioners?
Emanuele: AI has escaped the laboratory and IP law must adapt
Clearly, there are a number of important unanswered questions regarding the interaction of AI and IP.