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…
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…
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…
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.…
With the accelerated number of M&A deals currently being made and projected to continue, digital transformation is driving an increase in interest in AI targets for acquisition.
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…
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,…
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…
On December 8, 2020, ten US Senators wrote to the EEOC asking it to use its power to investigate and take enforcement action against vendors who create—and companies that utilize—discriminatory hiring algorithms. Click here to read on about the importance of this letter and what steps companies should take now to prepare.
Baker McKenzie’s new Eye on AI video chat series covers the need-to-know legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence and machine learning. In our first episode, Bradford Newman is joined by partners Adam Aft and Marcela Robledo to discuss three AI must-knows in the context of technology transactions. Click here to view Baker McKenzie’s North America AI and Machine Learning team features a cross-disciplinary team of industry ranked and recognized attorneys who can help you with the technical, transactional and regulatory issues…