According to the California legislature, audio recordings, video recordings, and still images can be compelling evidence of the truth. However, the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically, generative AI, has made it drastically easier to create fake content that is almost impossible to distinguish from authentic content. To address this concern, California’s Governor signed Senate
3 Expert Perspectives on Adopting Human-Centric AI and Navigating the Future of Work
How can organizations adopt a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence (AI) use in the workplace? In this SHRM article, Kathleen Pearson, McDermott’s chief human resources officer, discusses the Firm’s adoption of the emerging technology and how she’s brought cross-functional teams together to explore AI use cases. Access the article.
WIRTW #731: the ‘futebol’ edition
As we are just about half-way through the high school soccer season, it’s a good time to check in on the Lake Ridge Academy Royals.
When we last left the Royals 11 months ago, they were eliminated from the 2023 state playoff tournament in their district semifinal. This year’s senior-dominant team is on a mission,
An Employer’s Guide to Outsmarting Artificial Intelligence Liability in the Workplace
Employers need to be smarter than ever about how they use artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Laws attempting to regulate the use of AI in the workplace have seemingly kept pace with advancements in the technology itself. Originally intended to streamline employment processes, AI may have unintended consequences that need to be mitigated. There
Aligning Enforcement: EEOC’s High-Tech Report and IER’s Growing Interest on AI Compliance
Seyfarth Synopsis: Navigating the complex intersection of employment practices, technology, and the evolving legal landscape has become increasingly vital for those specializing in immigration compliance and related discrimination law. This intersection is shaped by key players such as the Department of Justice’s Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) Section and the Equal Employment
Illinois Enacts Requirements for AI Use in Employment Decisions
On Aug. 9, 2024, Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed into law HB3733, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to cover employer use of artificial intelligence (AI). Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the amendments will add to existing requirements for employers that use AI to analyze video interviews of applicants for positions in Illinois.
Do It NOW! Webinar To Cover Politics At Work
Is your company heading for a “memepocalypse”? With the “Big Debate” now behind us, at least on TV, it’s time for Illinois employers to prepare to manage political tensions at work.
In just fifteen minutes we can get you started for free. On September 24, 2024, at 12:00 pm CT, we’re hosting our fifth
Generative Artificial Intelligence 101: Evaluating the Consistency and Reliability of Generative AI for Content Creation
Generative AI still cannot consistently or reliably create content without substantial inaccuracies, racial and gendered biases, or outright fabrications.
In our previous Generative Artificial Intelligence 101 blog post, we defined Generative AI and its many benefits. This time we will discuss why we cannot rely on Generative AI completely, just yet.
While Generative AI
Legislative Update: Legislature Hikes the Ball For Signing Kickoff
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Legislature concluded its 2023-24 session in the wee hours of its August 31, 2024, deadline to pass bills. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom to call the plays as to what employment bills he will sign into law. The bills for his consideration read intersectionality into FEHA protected categories, recast victims’ time off
Exploring AI Risks Reported in SEC Filings Can Be Helpful For Many Organizations, Including SMBs
One of our recent posts discussed the uptick in AI risks reported in SEC filings, as analyzed by Arize AI. There, we highlighted the importance of strong governance for mitigating some of these risks, but we didn’t address the specific risks identified in those SEC filings. We discuss them briefly here as they are risks