On December 11, President Trump signed an Executive Order on “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” (“AI Preemption EO”), the culmination of months of efforts by Republican lawmakers to assert federal primacy over AI regulation. The AI Preemption EO, which follows the release of a draft version in November, states that “[t]o win”
40 State AGs Warn against Delusional LLM Outputs
Attorneys General from 40 US States sent letter to leading LLM companies earlier this week warning that sycophantic and delusional outputs produced by LLMs constitute “dark patterns” and may open LLM companies to liability under existing State laws.
“Sycophantic outputs” is a term that refers to when an artificial intelligence model single-mindedly pursues human approval
Trump’s AI Executive Order Reshapes State-Federal Power in Tech Regulation
Editor’s Note: President Trump’s recent executive order on artificial intelligence reshapes the relationship between federal and state regulators in a domain that increasingly touches litigation, compliance, and risk management. By pushing for preemption of state-level AI laws and tying federal funding to regulatory alignment, the administration is centralizing AI governance in ways that will ripple
WIRTW #783: the ‘Christmas movies’ edition
What are the best Christmas movies of all time?
It’s a debate as old as Christmas movies themselves. (And yes, this is absolutely the kind of important question a legal blog should tackle.)
Before we can answer this vital question, we first must examine what makes a Christmas movie “great.” For the best Christmas movies
Where the Use of Agentic Tools in Legal is Headed
I spoke with Ravi Tandon, the CEO and Co-Founder of DecoverAI, a legal intelligence platform that helps attorneys uncover insights during investigations and e-discovery. We discussed the biggest gaps in law firm knowledge management today, how AI is transforming investigations and e-discovery, ways that legal professionals can build trust, reliability, and responsible AI
SEC Commissioner Crenshaw Fears Markets Have Become Like Casinos
Good morning and thank you Aaron [Klein]. It is a pleasure to be here this morning. While this isn’t a “farewell address,” I hope you will indulge me if I take the opportunity to reflect a little bit on what I’ve learned, what we accomplished prior to this year, and provide commentary on where I
How to Strengthen Your Presence in AI Search Results and Stand Out in a Crowded Market
When someone is thinking about who to hire, the process usually starts before any outreach happens. Referrals still matter, but they’re often just one part of how people make decisions now. Before reaching out, many people want a clearer sense of who actually works in a specific area and who’s recognized as a leader in
End-of-Year 2025 State and Federal Developments in Minors’ Privacy
Since our mid-year recap on minors’ privacy legislation, several significant developments have emerged in the latter half of 2025. We recap the notable developments below.
On the First Day of Data… AI Integration Considerations for Asset Managers
As firms face rising data volumes, competitive pressure, and regulatory scrutiny, asset managers are increasingly turning to tools driven by artificial intelligence for everything from investment research and portfolio construction to risk modeling and operational efficiency.
In a recent whitepaper, Ropes & Gray partners Melissa Bender, Amy Jane Longo, Fran Faircloth, Megan
Washington State AI Task Force Releases AI Policy Recommendations for 2026
On December 1, the Washington State AI Task Force (“Task Force”) released its Interim Report with AI policy recommendations to the Governor and legislature. Established by the legislature in 2024, the Task Force is responsible for evaluating current and potential uses of AI in Washington and recommending regulatory and legislative actions to “ensure responsible AI