Companies must navigate the EU’s AI Act and emerging US state regulations to mitigate potential criminal liabilities and ensure compliance with new transparency obligations related to AI technologies.
GEMA, the German music rights organization, has filed a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI in the Munich Regional Court, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted song lyrics by ChatGPT, raising significant legal questions about AI’s compliance with European copyright law and the need for fair compensation for creators.
The use of AI in retail pricing strategies raises significant antitrust concerns, as highlighted by recent cases involving RealPage and the potential for collusion, prompting scrutiny from the US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission under the Sherman Act.
Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights, addressed the Senate Committee on Oversight regarding the complexities of fair use in AI training, emphasizing the need for transparency and the rights of original creators amidst ongoing legal debates and pending court cases.
California’s AB 1008 legislation reaffirms the classification of personal information, including geolocation data, when processed through AI systems, impacting businesses using automated decision-making technology in employment processes and potentially incurring significant compliance costs.
Employers adopting AI in hiring must navigate evolving legal frameworks, including DEI regulations and data collection laws, while ensuring compliance and protecting employee rights.
