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For many reasons, existing open source licenses are not a good fit for AI. Simply put, AI involves more than just software and most open source licenses are designed primarily for software. Much work has been done by many...more
Companies (including through the use of AI) are increasingly reliant on open source software to expedite their software development. A recent case filed in California, SFC v. Vizio, calls upon the state court to interpret two...more
Recently filed litigation against Microsoft Corporation, GitHub, Inc., and various OpenAI entities ("Defendants") highlights new challenges that generative artificial intelligence ("AI") presents and risks associated with...more
With technology deals increasingly involving open source software (OSS), clients are seeking our help analyzing OSS licenses, developing open source policies and negotiating contract terms for open source. In this episode,...more
With more new vehicles incorporating advanced technology, the next generation of buyers may be updating their vehicles as often as their smartphones. This appetite for new features and software-defined demands has made the...more
In today’s digital age, the question isn’t whether there is open source software being used in a company’s products, but how it is being used and what license governs its use. Open source is ubiquitous. Despite its...more
Despite the fact that open source or so-called “free” software has been available for more than 30 years, and is likely used in the vast majority of software programs being developed today, many people remain confused as to...more
In spring 2018, Google quietly removed the company’s unofficial motto "don't be evil" from the preface of Google’s Code of Conduct. Although the tech giant retained the phrase in the Code of Conduct's concluding statement, to...more
The chances are high that your company uses open source software (“OSS”) in some capacity. While the benefits of OSS are clear, it is also clear that OSS can pose significant legal risks that must be addressed. The best way...more