Welcome to the November-December edition of Akin Intelligence. As the end of 2024 approached, the European Union (EU) sustained progress on guidance and supporting materials for its AI Act and international AI Safety...more
2/3/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
China ,
Clinical Trials ,
Compliance ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
GAO ,
New Rules ,
NIST ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Semiconductors ,
Technology Sector
On January 17, 2025, days before the inauguration, former President Joe Biden issued an executive order titled Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation's Cybersecurity (EO 14144). Building on previous efforts,...more
1/22/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Executive Orders ,
Infrastructure ,
Internet of Things ,
National Security ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the formal public comment period for its latest proposed rulemaking package, which includes updates to existing regulations and introduces new guidelines for automated...more
1/13/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
California ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Insurance Industry ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Rulemaking Process
Welcome to the Akin Intelligence September-October recap. Around the one-year anniversary of the AI Executive Order, the White House announced that agencies had carried out their directives. Members of Congress introduced a...more
12/16/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
China ,
COPPA ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
National Security ,
NIST ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Semiconductors ,
UK
On 14 November 2024, the European Union’s AI Office published the first draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice (the Code). The purpose of the Code is to help providers (i.e., developers) of general-purpose AI models...more
Following the publication of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act or Act) on 12 July 2024, there are now a series of steps that various EU bodies need to take towards implementation. One of the first key...more
Welcome to the July edition of Akin Intelligence. This month, United States agencies released several key pieces of artificial intelligence (AI) guidance, including patent eligibility guidance from the United States Patent...more
9/3/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Deceptive Intent ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
EU ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
HUD ,
Machine Learning ,
NTIA ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
USPTO
Key Points - The Senate has passed landmark children’s online privacy and safety legislation via a near-unanimous vote shortly before departing for the August recess. The bill is comprised of revised versions of the Kids...more
8/2/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consent ,
COPPA ,
Data Collection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Duty of Care ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Market Research ,
Minor Children ,
NDAA ,
Personal Information ,
Preemption ,
Privacy Policy ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Social Media ,
Transparency
On 12 July 2024, the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act or Act) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU), marking the final step in the AI Act’s legislative journey. Its publication...more
Welcome to the June edition of Akin Intelligence. This month, the General Services Administration (GSA) launched its first AI-focused cohort of Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF), bringing together experts from across the...more
7/15/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Clinical Trials ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
EU ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Healthcare ,
Innovation ,
Machine Learning ,
Medicare ,
NIST ,
OSTP ,
Political Advertising ,
Transparency
Welcome to the April-May edition of Akin Intelligence. This edition is a double header, covering both months as we prepare for the launch of our new AI Hub—a one-stop resource for AI coverage that will launch soon. Starting...more
6/14/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
CFTC ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Draft Guidance ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Know Your Customers ,
Machine Learning ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
National Science Foundation ,
NIST ,
OMB ,
Risk Management ,
UK ,
USPTO
Key Points - Colorado's new Al law creates new obligations for developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence (Al) systems. Similar to the EU Al Act, the law is risk-based and defines a "high-risk" Al system as...more
6/3/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Bias ,
Colorado ,
Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Governance Standards ,
High Risk Sectors ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Transparency
On May 21, 2024, the European Union finalized the adoption of the groundbreaking EU Artificial Intelligence Act, a comprehensive and sector-agnostic legislation that extends globally. This 420-page Act aims to regulate the...more
6/3/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Biometric Information ,
Code of Conduct ,
Compliance ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
New Legislation ,
OECD ,
Penalties ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Transparency ,
Voting Requirements
Key Points - Colorado’s new AI law creates new obligations for developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Similar to the EU AI Act, the law is risk-based and defines a “high-risk” AI system as...more
5/28/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Colorado ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Documentation ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Transparency ,
Watershed
On 21 May 2024 the Council of the European Union (EU) announced the final approval of the landmark EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act or Act). As previously highlighted (see our December 2023 alert), the AI Act is a first...more
5/24/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Collection ,
Enforcement ,
Ethics ,
EU ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Final Rules ,
Information Governance ,
OECD ,
Penalties ,
Risk Management ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Supply Chain ,
Transparency
On May 15, 2024, the Senate AI Working Group—Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD), Todd Young (R-IN), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM)—issued their long-anticipated Roadmap for Artificial...more
5/17/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraud ,
General Elections ,
Healthcare ,
Innovation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investment ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
NIST ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Research and Development ,
Risk Mitigation
Effective May 1, 2024, companies must face new artificial intelligence (AI) disclosure requirements in Utah. The Utah AI Policy Act (AI Act) amends the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) and Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act...more
Welcome to the March edition of Akin Intelligence. This month, the EU AI Act was approved by the European Parliament, moving one step closer to becoming the first major AI law. In the U.S., the DOJ brought criminal charges...more
4/10/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Copyright ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
Executive Orders ,
Healthcare ,
Innovative Technology ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector ,
UK
2024 is shaping up to be a busy year in Washington for telecom, media and technology (TMT) companies. A number of notable topics will require public comment this year, including net neutrality, digital discrimination, data...more
2/9/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Broadband ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
FCC ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
NDAA ,
Outer Space ,
Public Comment ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Spectrum ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications
Welcome to the January edition of Akin Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a key area for state and federal legislators in the new year. State executives and legislators continue to propose AI-related...more
1/29/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Biden Administration ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Executive Orders ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Machine Learning ,
OMB ,
Request For Information ,
Software Developers ,
Trump Administration
The California Consumer Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued draft rulemaking on automated decision-making technologies as part of its implementing regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as revised, CCPA). ...more
A ground-breaking, first of its kind, sector agnostic, comprehensive law regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) was agreed in the European Union on Friday, 8 December 2023, between the European Parliament, Commission and...more
12/14/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
Copyright ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Council ,
European Parliament ,
Innovation ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
UK
On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration released a far-reaching executive order (EO) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The EO issues directives related to the use...more
12/4/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Executive Orders ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
NIST ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to the November edition of Akin Intelligence. Looking back, October 2023 may be remembered as the month when the U.S. government tried to assume the mantle of global leadership on responsible artificial intelligence...more
11/22/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Bitcoin ,
China ,
Copyright ,
Deep Fake ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Digital Health ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Energy Sector ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
Know Your Customers ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Fraud ,
NIST ,
Notice of Inquiry ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Semiconductors ,
U.S. Commerce Department
On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration issued its long-awaited artificial intelligence (AI) executive order (EO), which issues directives to over 20 federal agencies, with the deadline for implementation spanning...more
11/13/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Draft Guidance ,
Executive Orders ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Machine Learning ,
NIST ,
OMB ,
Popular ,
U.S. Commerce Department