The Artificial Intelligence Blog

December 20, 2023 by Duane Morris

Guidelines Discuss Role of Tech in Mergers

On December 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly issued new Merger Guidelines. The new guidelines amend, update and replace the numerous versions of merger guidelines previously issued by both agencies.

Big tech platforms will likely continue to be in the agencies’ crosshairs, including by looking back or forward at smaller acquisitions that may enhance or extend dominant positions based on technology platforms or arguably eliminate potential competition.

Read the full Alert on the Duane Morris website.

November 29, 2023 by Duane Morris

AI and Trade Secrets: A Winning Combination

Duane Morris partner Jeremy Elman authored the article “AI and Trade Secrets: A Winning Combination” for IPWatchdog.

The article explores why trade secret law fits gen-AI innovations rather than other IP schemes, and how creators can be incentivized to use this new technology without risk of losing their valuable information. Read the full article on the IPWatchdog website.

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by Duane Morris

California’s Generative AI Report Addresses Benefits and Risks of AI

By Milagros Astesiano and Ariel Seidner

Following Governor Newsom’s September 2023 Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, the California’s state administration released a report analyzing the potential benefits and risks surrounding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (“GenAI”) within the state government (“Report”). This is the first of many steps called for under the Executive Order. Continue reading “California’s Generative AI Report Addresses Benefits and Risks of AI”

November 17, 2023January 11, 2024 by Duane Morris

Replay – Get Smart with AI Webinar 11.15.23

A webinar replay of the Get Smart with AI webinar series session Strategic Contracting to Reduce Risk is now available.

November 8, 2023February 21, 2024 by Duane Morris

The AI Update | November 8, 2023

#HelloWorld. The days are now shorter, but this issue is longer. President Biden’s October 30^th Executive Order deserves no less. Plus, the UK AI Safety Summit warrants a drop-by, and three copyright and right-to-publicity theories come under a judicial microscope. Read on to catch up. Let’s stay smart together. (Subscribe to the mailing list to receive future issues.)

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November 3, 2023November 13, 2023 by Duane Morris

New White House Executive Order Highlights Increased Complexity in AI Regulation – A Cross-Practice Overview

Section authors: Sandra A. Jeskie, Michelle Hon Donovan, Robert Carrillo, Ariel Seidner, Milagros Astesiano, Alex W. Karasik, Geoffrey M. Goodale, Neville M Bilimoria, Edward M. Cramp, Ted J. Chiappari, Kristopher Peters and M. Alejandra Vargas.

The White House’s October 30, 2023 Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (“EO”) signals increased governmental regulation over the development and use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) models. While the United States currently does not have a comprehensive AI regulation regime, many federal government agencies already regulate the use and development of AI through a complex framework of rules and regulations. President Biden’s EO promises to add a new layer of complexity by introducing sweeping changes affecting a wide variety of industries. Duane Morris’ multi-disciplinary team of AI attorneys are ready to help clients working with AI tools abreast of new regulations in this rapidly-evolving area of law. Below, we summarize the most significant changes stemming from the White House’s most recent AI EO.

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November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Duane Morris

White House Unveils New AI Executive Order

On October 30, 2023, President Joe Biden signed the new Executive Order on Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. The order is built on previous AI initiatives based on voluntary commitments the White House secured from leading AI companies and represents the first major binding government action on the technology. As such, the executive order depicts the latest U.S. government efforts in monitoring and regulating the risks of AI while also harnessing its potential in the economic, national security and social spheres.

Read the full Alert on the Duane Morris website.

November 1, 2023 by Duane Morris

Executive Order on Use of AI

On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed an Executive Order (the “EO”) providing guidance for employers on the emerging utilization of artificial intelligence in the workplace. The EO establishes industry standards for AI security, innovation, and safety across significant employment sectors. Spanning over 100 pages, the robust EO endeavors to set parameters for responsible AI use, seeking to harness AI for good while mitigating risks associated with AI usage.

Read more on the Duane Morris Class Action Defense Blog.

November 1, 2023January 11, 2024 by Duane Morris

Register for Get Smart with AI Webinar Series Session – November 15

Duane Morris will present the next session in the Get Smart with AI webinar series, Strategic Contracting to Reduce Risk, a Zoom webinar on risk mitigation strategies for AI use in business, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

For more information and to register, visit the Duane Morris website.

October 25, 2023 by Duane Morris

The AI Update | October 25, 2023

#HelloWorld. October swirls with AI headlines, but one senses a running-to-stand-still quality. Like the opening moves in a chess game, players continue to arrange regulatory and litigation pieces on the board, but the first true clash still awaits. Let’s stay smart together. (Subscribe to the mailing list to receive future issues.)

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