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Biden’s Wide-Ranging Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Sets Stage For Regulation, Investment, Oversight and Accountability

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On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued a 63-page Executive Order to define the trajectory of artificial intelligence adoption, governance and usage within the United States government. The Executive Order outlines eight guiding principles and priorities for US federal agencies to adhere to as they adopt, govern and use AI. While safety and security are predictably high on the list, so too is a desire to make America a leader in the AI industry including…

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United States Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge of Patent Office’s Approach to Inventorship for Inventions Created by an AI System

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In Brief Recent developments in AI technologies have led to the increased use of AI to create a range of concepts, developments, research, and even lines of software code, in response to human inputs. This has resulted in an uptick of patent applications filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) seeking patents with varying degrees of contributions from AI tools. This calls into question whether, and to what extent, inventions involving contributions…

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Copyright Office Issues Official Guidance On AI-Generated Works

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In Brief Recent developments in AI technologies have led to the increased use of AI to create a range of works, such as art, music, stories, and even lines of software code, in response to human inputs. This has resulted in an uptick of copyright applications filed with the U.S. Copyright Office (the “Office”) seeking registrations for works with varying degrees of contributions from generative AI tools. This calls into question whether, and to what…

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FTC warns businesses against making false AI claims

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a warning on Monday about artificial intelligence (“AI”), telling businesses to “keep [their] AI claims in check” and reminding all industries that the Commission will be monitoring baseless or exaggerated marketing around AI. In the post published on the FTC’s website, an attorney for the FTC Division of Advertising Practices reminded businesses that “false or unsubstantiated claims about a product’s efficacy” is the FTC’s “bread and butter.” The FTC’s…

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Invitation: A Conversation with Special Guest Speaker EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling

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Join us for an in-person event with special guest, EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling Commissioner Sonderling is recognized for his thought leadership on inclusive AI. He is at the forefront of advocating for rational AI enforcement that meets the mandate of equality without disrupting innovation. He has noted the value of learning the perspectives of innovators, and legal and human resource professionals in this space through an open dialogue. A brief introduction video to Commissioner Sonderling can be found here.…

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Eye on AI Episode 3: Risks in AI and Facial Recognition

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Facial recognition has several societal benefits, but presents unique risks. In this episode of Eye on AI, Teresa Michaud and Mark Goodman join moderator Bradford Newman to discuss some of the primary benefits and key risks for companies that make or use FR and identify ways to minimize such risks. Click here to view the video More Eye on AI Eye on AI Episode 1: Three AI Must-Knows for Technology Transactions Eye on AI Episode 2: AI Regulation Under the New…

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Podcast Episode 29 – AI Hiring Tools Present New Risks: What’s Next in the US

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Bradford Newman joins Brian Hengesbaugh to cover the latest in the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and recruiting. Listen to hear: how the use of AI in hiring and recruiting can open companies up to new liabilitieswhat the December 8th letter to the EEOC on AI hiring tools reveals about potential scrutiny of these tools under the Biden administrationBrad’s suggestions for companies using or considering using AI-powered hiring tools https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Zf6CrTGQlNkbGqu8Ueqpo?si=umGbTj_2TeuQl705QJrsJg For more AI topics,…

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Eye on AI Episode 2: AI Regulation Under the New US Administration

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Host Bradford Newman is joined by Adam Aft and Danielle Benecke to review what AI regulation may look like under the new Biden administration.   We cover: The status of AI regulation in the US, including recent legislative and policy initiatives;Initial signals from the Biden administration on what direction they might take when it comes to near-term AI law and policy;Key developments clients should be looking out for in 2021, both in the US and more…

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