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California workplaces may finally see new regulations addressing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) – specifically automated-decision systems (ADS) –in the employment context go into effect this summer....more
An influential House committee just advanced a sweeping proposal to impose a decade-long moratorium on state-level laws regulating artificial intelligence – a move that could dramatically reshape the regulatory landscape for...more
By now, we all know what AI is. Some of us use ChatGPT as our search engine, confidant, secretary, travel agent, and much more. Others, at least, are acutely aware that AI exists, because everyone else is talking about it,...more
“Republicans’ deregulatory agenda in Washington is already having ripple effects at the state level, in both red and blue ones alike, giving states a lane to step up and become de facto national regulators.”...more
The California Civil Rights Division has finalized regulations addressing employer use of artificial intelligence and automated decision systems. The proposed regulations, which are pending approval with the Office of...more
On May 1, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) Board convened to discuss revisions to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) draft regulations on cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, automatic...more
Generative AI is just beginning to fully integrate across the contracting lifecycle, from pre- to post-execution. Many of today’s providers specialize in niche processes only. Here are five examples of where generative AI is...more
In the latest lawsuit of its kind, the American Civil Liberties Union recently filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) alleging an AI interviewing...more
On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, Rohan Massey, a leader of Ropes & Gray’s data, privacy and cybersecurity practice, is joined by data, privacy and cybersecurity counsel Edward Machin to discuss the AI literacy...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
For many, using artificial intelligence is a common part of our everyday lives, particularly in internet searches. But it’s also used in doctors’ offices, schools, and many more workplaces....more
Early this year, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and Division on Civil Rights (the “DCR”) issued new guidance (the “Guidance”) addressing how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (the “LAD”) applies to...more
Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law. In this installment of The Good Bot, Brett Mason is joined by Partners...more
In recent years, the increasing use of automated decision systems(“ADS”) in employment practices has raised concerns over worker rights, privacy, and fairness. As AI systems become more sophisticated and widespread, the...more
The European Union took a big step last year towards regulating digital labor platforms – and member states will need to adopt the new directive before the end of 2026. The directive seeks to curb worker misclassification,...more
Key Takeaways - - The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is substantially revising its draft privacy regulations. - Definitions for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and "significant decisions" are...more
Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries. ...more
California regulators recently adopted regulations regarding automated-decision systems (ADS) in the workplace, aiming to protect against employment discrimination given the dramatic rise in artificial intelligence use in...more
As of March 2025, 24 states have adopted the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems by insurers with little to no material changes. As we...more
With the warranty industry evolving in the U.S., companies seeking to modernize conventional warranties by leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are faced with unique regulatory questions and...more
A new bill in California, SB 7, proposed by State Senator Jerry McNerney, seeks to limit and regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) decision making in hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination decisions. Also...more
This is the second installment in our AI in the Workplace series, where we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its impact on employers. In Part 1, we examined worker surveillance and FCRA...more
In advance of its April 4, 2025, board meeting, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released a discussion draft of revisions to its proposed California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations. These revisions...more
Automated decision-making, or ADM, is used for a wide range of use cases that impact individuals — from processing insurance claims and credit scoring, to ranking job candidates and offering personalized pricing or targeted...more
California lawmakers introduced numerous bills early in the 2025 legislative session that could affect California employment law in significant ways. Although it is too soon to predict which bills, if any, will advance, the...more