A sweeping new federal law gives schools a powerful new tool to fight the growing threat of AI-generated deepfake pornography and nonconsensual explicit content. Signed into law on May 19 and taking effect immediately, the...more
6/4/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Child Pornography ,
Criminal Liability ,
Deep Fake ,
Educational Institutions ,
Minors ,
New Legislation ,
Notification Requirements ,
Online Platforms ,
Revenge Porn ,
School Policies ,
Students ,
Without Consent
We bet most of you didn’t have “Texas will beat California to the punch to regulate AI in the workplace” on your 2025 bingo card – but that’s what just happened. State lawmakers just overwhelmingly passed the Texas...more
A federal judge just allowed a job applicant’s lawsuit against Workday to move forward as a nationwide class action, ruling that the company’s AI-powered hiring tools may have had a discriminatory impact on applicants over...more
5/21/2025
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Age Discrimination ,
Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Class Action ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disparate Impact ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants
Despite months of intense lobbying and a last-minute legislative scramble, Colorado’s sweeping AI anti-bias law is still set to take effect on February 1, 2026. But the tech industry isn’t done fighting. After lawmakers just...more
5/16/2025
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Appeals ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Colorado ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Documentation ,
Governor Polis ,
Impact Assessments ,
Machine Learning ,
Notification Requirements ,
Pending Legislation ,
Reasonable Care ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Technology Sector
Now that we’re less than a year away from Colorado having the nation’s most stringent set of laws regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace and elsewhere, some lawmakers are asking whether it’s better to...more
California’s privacy regulator intends to advance sweeping new rules that would govern AI tools used for automated decision-making purposes – but Governor Newsom just stepped in and signaled concern that these rules could...more
A high-profile AI policy report commissioned by California Governor Gavin Newsom has just set the stage for potential new AI regulation that could soon impact your hiring processes, workplace surveillance, and AI-fueled...more
3/21/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Bias ,
California ,
Comment Period ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Performance Reviews ,
Public Comment ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Third-Party Risk ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming all aspects of the work environment, including the workplace safety sector. As your organization strives to minimize workplace accidents, improve safety protocols, and...more
3/17/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Safety Violations ,
Workplace Hazards ,
Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting ,
Workplace Injury ,
Workplace Safety
Another California lawmaker wants the state to be at the forefront of AI regulation, unveiling the “No Robo Bosses” Act and taking direct aim at the use of AI in the workplace. Senate Bill 7, released by Senator Jerry...more
Colorado’s impending landmark AI law continues to raise compliance challenges and policy concerns for employers and the broader business community, as highlighted in a recent report from the state’s AI Task Force. The...more
Virginia lawmakers just passed a groundbreaking AI anti-discrimination bill, setting the stage for new workplace compliance obligations – but that’s only if Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs it into law. Following the lead of...more
2/25/2025
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Covered Employer ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Impact Assessments ,
Notice Requirements ,
Pending Legislation ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
State Labor Laws ,
Transparency ,
Virginia
A frustrated job applicant who won court approval to advance his employment discrimination lawsuit against an AI-based vendor is now looking to ratchet up the pressure and expand his claim into a national class action. His...more
2/17/2025
/ Age Discrimination ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Class Action ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Race Discrimination
As organizations increasingly integrate AI into their creative processes, it’s imperative to understand the ins and outs of intellectual property (IP) issues – particularly concerning copyright protection. HR managers and...more
The European Union just provided much-needed clarity on what’s prohibited under its landmark EU AI Act, releasing guidance earlier this week on how businesses can comply with the law right as it begins to take effect across...more
In the first few whirlwind days of President Trump’s new administration, the White House enacted a sweeping shift in AI policy: rescinding President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence on Monday and announcing...more
Imagine your virtual assistant did more than just respond to your questions or requests but actually took the initiative, performing complex tasks without needing instructions, learning and improving from each experience....more
1/20/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Business Development ,
Business Opportunities ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Employee Engagement ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Internal Controls ,
Machine Learning ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Risk Management
Our AI, Data, and Analytics Team thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a running start to 2025....more
It’s been a whirlwind few years when it comes to government and court activity related to the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace – but we’ve boiled it down to one place. This Insight reviews all of the laws,...more
1/6/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Regulatory Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent appointment of David Sacks as the new “AI & Crypto Czar” signals a major shift in how the federal government plans to approach artificial intelligence and its role in the workplace. Sacks...more
The U.S. House Bipartisan AI Task Force just released a groundbreaking report Tuesday that outlines key challenges and opportunities for AI adoption across all sectors. As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces,...more
As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more
12/12/2024
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Agricultural Sector ,
Analytics ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
Car Dealerships ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Workers ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Educational Institutions ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Foreign Workers ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Reform ,
Labor Relations ,
Manufacturing Employers ,
Mexico ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Professional Employer Organization ,
Retailers ,
Sports ,
Staffing Agencies ,
State Labor Laws ,
Student Athletes ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Secrets ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Investigations ,
Workplace Safety
Recent studies reflect that more than 75% of companies are either using or exploring the use of AI in their businesses, and more than 80% of employers consider AI a top priority in their future business plans. But finding the...more
The government recently reminded employers and vendors that they have obligations when it comes to use of workplace-related AI tools – and your business may need to update its practices in order to comply. The Consumer...more
11/13/2024
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Reporting Agencies ,
Consumer Reports ,
Data Collection ,
Employee Monitoring ,
Employees ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Job Applicants ,
Vendors
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how your business operates – but adopting AI technology comes with new responsibilities. The only way to ensure that the AI you use aligns with your business goals, complies with...more
11/1/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Best Practices ,
Bias ,
Business Operations ,
Corporate Governance ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Ethics ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Risk Management
Federal workplace officials just unveiled a new website guiding employers on best practices to avoid artificial intelligence discrimination during the hiring process, including a roadmap of 10 actions you should consider...more