The makers of the world’s most commonly used artificial intelligence system just warned its users not to fall in love with their new robot, which means it’s time for employers to prepare for a challenge you may not have...more
To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following. ...more
After releasing an initial two-page “fact sheet,” Congress publicly posted the bill text of the No Robot Bosses Act (the “Proposed Act”), detailing proposed federal guardrails for use of automated decision-making systems in...more
On July 20, 2023, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the “No Robot Bosses Act.” Other than bringing to mind a catchy title for a dystopic science fiction novel, the bill aims to regulate the...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become increasing factors in construction and general industry workplaces, creating not only potential safety hazards...more
AI and the wave of automation that it heralds opens a world of possibilities, but it also threatens jobs. Could a tax on robots help ease the transition? For decades, technology and automation have catalysed massive economic...more
Tech Vendors and Cybersecurity – Are They Responsible? It has long been recommended that when you contract with a technology vendor that you include an indemnity clause in the contract wherein the vendor will indemnify you...more
I asked ChatGPT why truth in advertising is important. Here is the result. In today’s world, advertising is an integral part of our lives. We are exposed to a plethora of ads every day, from billboards to social media....more
Artificial intelligence (AI) development company, DoNotPay, developed an AI robot app, which will act as “The World’s First Robot Lawyer” by listening in on court proceedings via the defendant’s phone while the defendant...more
CYBERSECURITY - CISA Lists Top CVEs Exploited by Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Actors - The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued an Alert outlining the top Common Vulnerabilities and...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the recognition or creation of patterns that simulate human actions or thought. Since the late 1970s, when people began regularly interacting with computers, AI has become increasingly...more
CYBERSECURITY - CISA + MS-ISAC Alert: Threat Actors Exploiting Zimbra Collaboration Suite - On August 16, 2022, CISA (the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) and the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis...more
Hyundai Motor Group announced the launch of Boston Dynamics AI Institute (the Institute), which will work toward making strides in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and intelligent machines. The Institute will focus on...more
This article is the conclusion to my three-part review of Robophobia by Professor Andrew Woods. Robophobia, 93 U. Colo. L. Rev. 51 (Winter, 2022). See here for Part 1 and Part 2 of my review. This may seem like a long...more
This article continues my review of Robophobia by Professor Andrew Woods. 'Deciding where to deploy machine decision-makers is one of the most important policy questions of our time. The crucial question is not whether an...more
This blog is the first part of my review of one of the most interesting law review articles I’ve read in a long time, Robophobia. Woods, Andrew K., Robophobia, 93 U. Colo. L. Rev. 51 (Winter, 2022). Robophobia provides the...more
In today’s News of Note, we explore ransomware-as-a-service profits, the continued untangling of IP issues with NFTs, the prospect of scented virtual reality experiences, the development of a humanoid robot, and much more....more
Recently, an artificial intelligence-guided robot successfully performed a laparoscopic surgery to connect two ends of an intestine in four pigs, without any human intervention. And according to the researchers involved, the...more
Polar Manufacturing has been making metal hinges, locks, and brackets in Chicago for over 100 years. While some of the machines in their manufacturing facilities date back to the 1950s, Polar started using a robot employee to...more
Federal regulators have recommended that banks cease entering into new contracts using the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) as a reference rate by December 31, 2021. Additionally, the administrator of LIBOR will cease...more
The renowned theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku joins Fox Forum to discuss immortality, time travel, whether we are living in a simulation, string theory, when AI and the robots will take over, and the inventions that...more
As a tool for humans, cars replaced walking. For decades, automobiles were playthings for the rich. Yet these vehicles have been a cornerstone of our economy and culture since at least the Great Depression....more
Imagine this: COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining have lifted, you walk in to your favorite restaurant, and instead of seeing bussers patrolling tables, you see a three-foot tall robot scooting around the floor. No, you...more
Toward the end of 2018 a global research and advisory firm, Gartner, ran a survey of more than 3,000 CIOs. The purpose was to understand the trends in digital commerce. The findings provided a comprehensive overview of...more
Hyundai is reportedly in the process of purchasing a large controlling interest in robot innovator Boston Dynamics from SoftBank in a deal valued at $1.1 billion. The transaction, under which Hyundai will reportedly obtain...more