In today’s episode, we’re diving headfirst into the tangled web of generative AI, deepfakes, and their potential to upend what we know as real. With the stakes higher than ever, we’re joined by Michael, a leading voice in the fight against AI-generated misinformation. He’ll guide us through how cutting-edge deepfake detection technology is working to
Trump Selects “Anti-Gensler” for SEC Chair
As D&O insurance professionals try to assess the potential impact on the industry from Donald Trump’s return to the White House next month, one area of focus has been on the Trump’s appointment powers. This includes, obviously, the President’s authority to appoint judges to the federal judiciary, but in addition involves his power to make
Guest Post: “Mission Critical”: Director Liability Ticking Time Bomb
Recent case law developments in Delaware’s courts underscore the importance for corporate boards to monitor “mission critical” operations at their companies. These developments have important corporate governance implications, as I detailed in a September blog post (here). In the following guest post, Tim J. Leach, FCPA FCA Managing Director Risk
Ready for the Future of AI and Politics? Gary F. Bengier, Writer, Philosopher & Technologist
Gary is a famous Silicon Valley Technologist (he’s the former eBay CFO!) and Philosopher with a fascinating & well informed view on the future of AI & Politics.
Today we will hear his pearls of wisdom as he shares insights and actionable advice about the future of AI and the challenges humans will face in
From Algorithms to Altruism: Risks and Rewards of xAI’s Benefit Corporation Strategy
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that xAI, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk, completed a funding round of $5 billion at a pre-money valuation of $45 billion ($50 billion post-money). Rumored to participate in the round according to the Journal were Sequoia Capital, a16z and Valor Equity Partners. One could hardly blame
From Algorithms to Altruism: Risks and Rewards of xAI’s Benefit Corporation Strategy
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that xAI, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk, completed a funding round of $5 billion at a pre-money valuation of $45 billion ($50 billion post-money). Rumored to participate in the round according to the Journal were Sequoia Capital, a16z and Valor Equity Partners. One could hardly blame
Exploring the AI Vanguard: Top 50 Companies Shaping 2024
Artificial intelligence continues to rewrite the rules of innovation in 2024. From healthcare breakthroughs to generative art revolutions, the top 50 AI companies of the year exemplify the transformative power of technology. In reviewing the WriterBuddy article, several key themes emerge—illustrating not just who leads the charge, but why their strategies, funding prowess, and
McKinsey & Company Says… Big Changes – Prepare for the Future of Work – Dana Maor, Senior Partner
Today we focus on AI and jobs, especially with the Journey of Leadership. A new McKinsey survey cites that nearly all employees (91%) report using generative AI in their work and the vast majority are enthusiastic about it. This is a significant change from a survey they conducted six months earlier when 70% of employees
Proxy Season: Hot Topics
On November 13, 2024, at the Practicing Law Institute’s 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation, panelists shared key updates from this year’s proxy season and highlighted emerging trends to watch in 2025. Public companies experienced favorable voting outcomes across compensation, activism, shareholder proposals, and director elections in 2024.
Activism and the Impact of the Universal
Guest Post: Managing D&O Compliance, Coverage, and Claims Beyond U.S. Borders
In a guest post published on this site in October 2023 (here), Jane Njavro of Woodruff Sawyer took a look at the perennial issues surrounding the structure of D&O insurance for foreign subsidiaries of domestic U.S. companies. In the following guest post, Alex Hopkins, AVP & Counsel, Travelers Bond & Specialty