The rapid advancement of generative AI has exposed a significant talent gap in legal departments, necessitating proactive engagement in AI governance to mitigate regulatory, ethical, and operational risks, as highlighted by the Moffatt v. Air Canada case and the need for alignment with frameworks like the EU AI Act.
The rapid integration of AI technologies in healthcare is creating a complex regulatory landscape in the U.S., where state and federal laws must adapt to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness while addressing liability concerns and algorithmic bias.
Matthew F. Ferraro has joined Crowell & Moring, bringing over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and emerging technology, focusing on regulatory matters related to artificial intelligence, data privacy, and national security, while emphasizing the need for legal professionals to stay informed about evolving regulations and technological risks.
Organizations must establish robust governance models and data lifecycle management policies to mitigate risks associated with AI technologies like Copilot, ensuring compliance with international data protection laws while addressing the regulatory and operational challenges faced by legal departments.
A US District Court ruled in favor of Meta in a copyright lawsuit brought by authors including Ta-Nehisi Coates and Sarah Silverman, determining that the company’s use of their works for AI training fell under the fair use doctrine, while highlighting ongoing legal uncertainties in the intersection of AI and copyright law.
Getty Images is pursuing legal action against Stability AI in the British High Court, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted images for AI training, while Stability AI defends its practices under fair use, raising significant questions about copyright law, trademark rights, and the ethical implications of AI development.
