In a significant ruling, the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals found ROSS Intelligence liable for copyright infringement by unlawfully using Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw content to train its AI model, establishing critical precedents regarding fair use in AI-related copyright litigation.
State attorneys general from California and Massachusetts are leveraging existing consumer protection laws to address potential risks associated with AI, including discrimination and misleading practices, while preparing for new regulations set to take effect in 2025.
The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act aims to establish a regulatory framework for high-risk AI systems in the insurance sector, focusing on consumer protection against algorithmic discrimination while facing potential political challenges and calls for industry amendments.
The New York Times is pursuing legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged copyright violations related to AI training data, while simultaneously integrating various AI tools into its editorial processes, raising significant questions about content ownership and the future of journalism.
The US Copyright Office and recent court rulings, including Thaler v. Perlmutter, emphasize the necessity of human creativity for copyright eligibility, denying protection for AI-generated works while highlighting the potential for tailored legal frameworks and alternative protections in the evolving landscape of intellectual property rights.
The UK government has released updated guidance emphasizing legal compliance, ethical considerations, and risk management in the development and deployment of AI systems within public sector organizations, highlighting the importance of data protection and adherence to procurement regulations.
