The FCC has announced the appointment of members to the ninth Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC IX). CSIRC IX’s charter will run for a period of two years, with the first meeting being held on June 28, 2024. CSRIC IX will specifically focus on how artificial intelligence and machine learning can improve the
Senate AI Working Group Releases Landmark Policy Roadmap
On May 15, the Bipartisan Senate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group (“Working Group”) released a report titled “Driving U.S. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence” that lays out a detailed policy roadmap for approaching the risks and benefits of AI. The Working Group—consisting of Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Todd Young
Colorado enacts consumer protections for artificial intelligence
On May 17, Colorado enacted SB 24-205 (the “Act”) concerning consumer protections in interactions with artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The Act requires developers of “high-risk” AI systems—defined as AI systems that make “consequential” decisions relating to education, employment, financial or lending services, housing, or insurance, etc.—to take reasonable care to protect consumers from “any known or reasonably
TR survey reveals caution by UK lawyers about regulation of legal AI
Lawyers in the UK are wary of the government stepping in to regulate the profession’s use of artificial intelligence – but not as wary as their transatlantic colleagues, international research has revealed. According to a study by legal information giant Thomson Reuters, 48% of lawyers in UK firms and 50% of in-house lawyers believe that
Startup LexIQ, An AI Copilot for Contracts Backed By Techstars and J.P. Morgan, Launches Waitlist Today
LexIQ, an early-stage startup focused on using artificial intelligence to draft and review contracts in Microsoft Word, is today launching its waitlist for corporate legal departments and law firms interested in joining is beta program. Founded by Samarth Gupta, a computer engineer and data scientist who most recently worked at EY as a senior data
Leading, Innovating, and Transforming: Insights for the 2024 AALL Annual Conference – June Liebert and Cornell Winston
This week, we have a lively discussion with June Liebert and Cornell Winston, President and President-Elect, respectively, for the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). The conversation centers around the upcoming AALL annual conference, scheduled for July 20-23, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.
June Liebert, Director of Information Services at O’Melveny
The UK’s New Digital Markets Regime: Some Key Takeaways
This year, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) is set to gain a range of new enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (“DMCC”) Act (the final text is now available here). The DMCC Act received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024. However, with certain exceptions, the Act’s provisions will not
vLex and iManage Partner to Maximize Customer Past Efforts: But User Process is Key
There’s gold in them thar hills. Mark Twain in 1892 novel The American Claimant
Almost every law firm has a great wealth of documents and knowledge locked up in work they have previously done in cases and matters. If only they could find it. The problem, as I have discussed before, is that lawyers don’t
Ensuring Data Privacy Compliance in AI Systems
Data privacy and security have become critical concerns in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). For AI tool developers and businesses using these tools, understanding and adhering to data protection laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is essential. This article explores the importance
The Solo Trailblazer
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋This is the eighth episode of the 2024 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I will be interviewing key legal innovators to learn how they do what they do.If you want to understand the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in modern legal practices and the entrepreneurial spirit required to succeed