US District Court Judge William Alsup ruled that while Anthropic PBC’s downloading of copyrighted works constituted infringement, its use for training large language models was deemed transformative under fair use, raising significant legal questions about data acquisition methods and the implications for AI developers and copyright holders.
House Republicans are pushing for a 10-year federal moratorium on state-level AI regulations, facing bipartisan opposition from state leaders and legal experts concerned about potential overreach and the implications for consumer protection.
Lawyers must navigate the complexities of AI use, particularly regarding accuracy and the doctrine of precedent, as high courts in jurisdictions like the UK, South Africa, and the US caution against reliance on AI-generated content due to risks of misinformation and hallucinations.
The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), effective January 1, 2026, establishes regulations for AI systems in both public and private sectors, focusing on safety, transparency, and ethical considerations while promoting innovation, with enforcement by the Texas Attorney General and potential federal preemption looming.
Eric Tucker has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple, CEO Tim Cook, and current and former CFOs in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging securities violations due to misleading claims about the readiness of AI upgrades to Siri and the rollout of Apple Intelligence, which resulted in significant financial losses for investors.
The increasing use of AI tools in legal filings has resulted in numerous instances of attorneys submitting documents with fabricated case citations, raising concerns about compliance with judicial standing orders and the integrity of legal proceedings across various jurisdictions.
