Getty Images has filed a lawsuit against Stability AI in the UK, alleging unauthorized use of its copyrighted materials for training the AI model “Stable Diffusion,” raising significant questions about intellectual property rights and the legality of using unlicensed data in AI development.
The AI Action Summit, co-chaired by India and France, will convene in Paris on February 10-11, 2025, to establish global standards for AI, focusing on ethical governance, the development of a Code of Practice for general-purpose AI, and initiatives like AI Factories to enhance responsible innovation and compliance with international laws, including human rights and intellectual property rights.
The UK Government has introduced the AI Playbook and a new AI Code of Practice to guide public sector organizations and businesses on the responsible deployment of AI technologies, emphasizing legal compliance, data protection, and ethical considerations.
The US Department of Justice has updated its compliance guidelines to mandate the incorporation of artificial intelligence in corporate compliance programs to enhance internal controls and mitigate risks of non-compliance.
The withdrawal of guidance from the EEOC and DOL regarding AI and workplace discrimination raises significant legal concerns for employers, necessitating adherence to existing anti-discrimination laws and emerging state regulations.
Organizations are making voluntary commitments to ensure the safety and trustworthiness of frontier AI models, aligning with regulatory frameworks and emphasizing risk assessment and mitigation strategies in response to evolving legal standards globally.
