In a significant ruling, Judge Stephanos Bibas of the District of Delaware determined that ROSS Intelligence’s use of Thomson Reuters’ copyrighted headnotes did not qualify as fair use, emphasizing the importance of copyright protections in the context of AI development and setting a precedent for future legal disputes involving AI and copyrighted materials.
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In-house attorneys must navigate the evolving landscape of AI technologies, including Generative AI, while addressing ethical obligations, regulatory scrutiny, and the complexities of data ownership and liability across varying jurisdictions.
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The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, enacted in 2023, imposes stringent regulations on AI development and usage, including prohibitions on high-risk applications, while OpenAI introduces its new AI tool, Deep Research, aimed at enhancing research capabilities despite ongoing accuracy challenges.
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The European Commission has published draft guidelines to aid in the implementation of the EU Regulation 2024/1689, known as the Artificial Intelligence Act, which categorizes AI systems by risk and outlines prohibited practices to ensure compliance and protect fundamental rights across the EU.
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The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order against DoNotPay for deceptive advertising regarding its AI chatbot, requiring the company to pay $193,000 in consumer compensation and prohibiting it from marketing its AI as a substitute for human lawyers without substantiated evidence.
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The United States Copyright Office has announced a policy change permitting copyright registration for works created with generative AI, provided there is substantial human influence, thereby impacting the legal landscape for creators using AI tools.
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The rise of AI Agents introduces significant legal and regulatory challenges, including liability concerns, data privacy implications, and compliance with evolving state and international laws, necessitating robust oversight and strategic planning for businesses across various sectors.
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Canada and Japan have joined eleven other signatories in adopting the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law, a legally binding treaty aimed at establishing comprehensive legal standards for AI systems while addressing human rights and democratic principles.
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The Trump administration’s new executive order on AI prioritizes deregulation and innovation, repealing previous safety and civil rights protections, while raising concerns about bias and the implications for both domestic and international AI governance.
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Getty Images has filed a lawsuit against Stability AI in the UK, alleging unauthorized use of its copyrighted materials for training the AI model “Stable Diffusion,” raising significant questions about intellectual property rights and the legality of using unlicensed data in AI development.
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The AI Action Summit, co-chaired by India and France, will convene in Paris on February 10-11, 2025, to establish global standards for AI, focusing on ethical governance, the development of a Code of Practice for general-purpose AI, and initiatives like AI Factories to enhance responsible innovation and compliance with international laws, including human rights and intellectual property rights.
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The UK Government has introduced the AI Playbook and a new AI Code of Practice to guide public sector organizations and businesses on the responsible deployment of AI technologies, emphasizing legal compliance, data protection, and ethical considerations.
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The US Department of Justice has updated its compliance guidelines to mandate the incorporation of artificial intelligence in corporate compliance programs to enhance internal controls and mitigate risks of non-compliance.
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