The OECD and global stakeholders are advancing frameworks for AI accountability, focusing on data governance, privacy, and the responsible management of generative AI technologies, while the UK and EU propose legal measures to enhance public trust and address associated risks.
The UK government is set to implement the Automated Vehicles Act in May 2024, establishing a legal framework that prioritizes safety, assigns liability to manufacturers, and encourages investment in the automated vehicle sector, with the aim of launching self-driving services by 2026.
In the ongoing Andersen v Stability AI case, the court is deliberating whether expert witness Dr. Ben Y Zhao should be granted access to confidential datasets amid allegations of copyright infringement and trade dress claims by visual artists against AI companies.
The European Union’s AI Continent Action Plan seeks to establish the EU as a leader in AI by enhancing regulatory compliance, simplifying the AI Act, and fostering collaboration among Member States and stakeholders, while addressing legal uncertainties related to intellectual property rights and the complexities of AI governance.
The ongoing case in the Northern District of California involves Anthropic PBC’s alleged improper acquisition of copyrighted works for its AI assistant Claude, raising significant legal questions about copyright law, fair use, and the implications of using pirated datasets in AI model training.
The increasing use of AI in international commercial arbitration presents significant advantages in efficiency and cost reduction, while also raising concerns regarding impartiality, confidentiality, and the need for arbitrators to maintain independent judgment amidst evolving technological challenges.
