On September 26th, 2024, AI artist Jason Allen filed an appeal at the U.S. District Court of Colorado requesting the reversal of a US Copyright Office (‘USCO’) decision to deny copyright protection for his artwork ‘Théâtre d’Opéra Spatial’.
Mr. Allen’s first attempt to secure copyright protection for his work dates back to
This quarterly update highlights key legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments in the third quarter of 2024 related to artificial intelligence (“AI”) and connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”). As noted below, some of these developments provide industry with the opportunity for participation and comment.
I. Artificial Intelligence
Federal Legislative Developments
There continued to be strong bipartisan
On October 22, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Internet of Things (“IoT”) Advisory Board released the Internet of Things Advisory Board Report, which concludes that IoT development has progressed more slowly than anticipated and identifies 26 findings that explain the slower pace of development and growth. The Report offers 104 recommendations
(Xinhua) 20:39, November 15, 2024 BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — China’s Supreme People’s Court on Friday held a press conference to unveil a national large AI model, which will serve as infrastructure for the better use of AI technologies in the law profession, such as enhancing the efficiency of judicial paperwork. The FaXin foundation model system
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, sustainable development has shifted from a desirable goal to a critical necessity for companies across all sectors, including those in Spain. As we enter 2024, businesses face a unique set of challenges: economic slowdowns, growing geopolitical tensions—particularly in regions like Ukraine and the Middle East—pressures on supply chains, and
On October 28, Texas State Representative Giovanni Capriglione (R-Tarrant County) released a draft of the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (“TRAIGA”), after nearly a year collecting input from industry stakeholders. Representative Capriglione, who authored Texas’s Data Privacy and Security Act (discussed here) and currently co-chairs the state’s AI Advisory Council, appears likely to
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Final Rule to implement Executive Order 14105 of August 9, 2023, “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern.” This Final Rule provides the operative regulations and a detailed explanatory discussion regarding the intent and application of these new U.S.
Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency (“ANPD”) initiated a public consultation on the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection. At this point, there is no proposed draft regulation, but ANPD is requesting responses to 15 open-ended questions. The consultation may lead to specific legislation and regulation.
The questions include topics such as: the compatibilization
On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump was projected to retake the White House and become the United States’ 47th president. The Senate is also projected to be Republican controlled; the House of Representatives remains too close to call.
Based on insights from his first administration and his campaign promises, the following are a few key
On October 28, 2024, the