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As we enter the end of the summer, the AI regulatory steam is not slowing down. Colorado is now the first US state to have a comprehensive AI law (going into effect February 1, 2026), and the EU published its sweeping AI law...more
Colorado’s comprehensive artificial intelligence legislation signals that future AI regulation is trending toward a state-by-state approach, like data privacy before it, unless federal legislation is enacted. ...more
On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 24-205, “Concerning Consumer Protections in Interactions With Artificial Intelligence Systems” (the “Colorado Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act”),...more
Colorado is close to becoming the first state to enact a law prohibiting employers from using artificial intelligence to discriminate against their workers – and requiring companies to take extensive measures to avoid such...more
Dear in-house Legal colleagues: Your Marketing teams are using rogue Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Tools. It’s not everyone in Marketing, but it’s not no one....more
Virginia continues to charge ahead in the AI space, with Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado recently submitting a new “AI Developer Act. Here are some key points to know. Definitions- •AI is defined as “technology that...more
This article explores certain key differences that should be taken into consideration when negotiating for the use of generative AI software platforms, compared to more traditional software offerings. For the sake of...more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a technological innovation; it’s a transformative force that has permeated multiple sectors, from healthcare to finance. As AI startups and companies creating AI tools (“AI...more
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expands throughout the private sector and government, the Biden administration has published a report titled A Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights. The report cites a myriad...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
ChatGPT and subsequent artificial intelligence (AI) programs have been in the headlines recently. Not as common is the discussion of the cost associated with developing and operating such AI tools or if such AI is right for...more
AI Training data play a key role in the development of AI systems. However, they contain a risk of being inaccurate, discriminating or imbalanced. Accordingly, they can trigger significant liability claims. The current and...more
Quantum computing has the potential to drive economic growth and promote innovation across a range of industries such as manufacturing, supply chain optimization and logistics, molecular simulations and pharmaceuticals,...more
In many ancient cultures people believed that everything had a spirit. Each human, animal, plant, and even each rock and bolt of lightning were understood as we understand ourselves. If we eat because we feel hunger, so must...more
To determine which computer program elements are copyrightable, the federal courts (which have exclusive jurisdiction over US copyright cases) commonly identify and analyze each of the program’s literal and non-literal...more
Setting new precedent in the world of data, the FTC has found that the work product of ill-gotten data is no longer retainable by the developer. On January 11, 2021, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it...more
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged the prevalence of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Based Software as Medical Devices (SaMDs) and has been taking steps towards advancing its regulatory...more
We’ve previously touched on some of the issues caused by AI bias. We’ve described how facial recognition technology may result in discriminatory outcomes, and more recently, we’ve addressed a parade of “algorithmic horror...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) software companies are entering new markets and energy is no exception. Patrick Long, Director in Opportune LLP's Process & Technology practice, discusses why these technologies are evolving to...more
If you want a glimpse of the future, check out how developers are using gpt-3. This natural language processor was trained on parameters ten times greater than its most sophisticated rival and can be used to answer...more
In April 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a white paper, “Proposed Regulatory Framework for Modifications to Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Based Software as a Medical Device,”...more
In April of this year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a discussion paper, Proposed Regulatory Framework for Modifications to Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) – Based Software as a Medical...more
• FDA has released a white paper outlining a potential regulatory framework for software as a medical device (SaMD) that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML). • The white paper distinguishes three...more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, including the use of algorithms and computer software to analyze complex data and perform certain decision making functions without direct human involvement, are rapidly developing in...more