As platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet have cemented themselves as the backbone of modern collaboration, a quiet revolution has unfolded in our meeting rooms, one where digital notetakers often outnumber the people actually present. Tools like fireflies.ai and Otter.ai promise the magic of effortless, automated meeting transcription. But as reliance on these
Privacy Tip #470 – Consumer Group Warns that AI Chatbots in Toys Contain Sexually Explicit Messages
In its 40th anniversary report, Trouble in Toyland 2025, the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) warns that “[T]oys with artificial intelligence bots or toxics present hidden dangers. Tests show A.I. toys can have disturbing conversations. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.”
The report outlines PIRG’s testing of four toys (Curio’s Grok,…
Is Google Gemini the best AI?
Computerworld.com reported that “It took just under three years, but Google has finally caught up and overtaken its AI competitors.” The December 1, 2025 article entitled “Google is now the best at AI — but is it enough?” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/4098843/google-is-now-the-best-at-ai-but-is-it-enough.html) had these comments:
When OpenAI released ChatGPT at the end of 2022 and created…
Today’s podcast episode: AI in Financial Services: Understanding the White House Action Plan – and What It Leaves Out – Part 1
Today’s episode features Part 1 of our October 30, 2025 webinar, “AI in Financial Services: Understanding the White House Action Plan – and What It Leaves Out.” In this installment, a panel of leading experts breaks down the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in financial services—from foundational concepts to the latest regulatory developments.
Moderated…
EvenUp Launches Medical Management Tool to Address Treatment Gaps in Personal Injury Cases
EvenUp today introduced its new Medical Management product designed to help personal injury law firms track their clients’ medical care in real time and prevent treatment interruptions that can undermine case value. The San Francisco-based company, which specializes in AI tools for personal injury practices, said the product addresses a widespread problem. According to EvenUp’s…
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How Small Law Firms Are Using AI to Streamline Marketing
AI is everywhere right now. But for solo and small law firms, the buzz often sounds like noise with too many tools, too much hype, and not enough clarity on what actually works. If that’s how you feel, you’re not alone.
Here’s the good news: AI can actually simplify your marketing. When used the right…
AAA Launches AI Chatbook and Guide for Self-Represented Parties in Arbitration
The American Arbitration Association has introduced two free resources aimed at helping individuals and small businesses navigate arbitration without legal representation. The tools, released today, include an AI-powered chatbook that provides real-time answers to questions about arbitration procedures, rules and case management, and a downloadable PDF handbook that walks users through the arbitration process step-by-step,…
Happy e-Discovery Day
Happy e-Discovery Day! On December 4, 2025, legal professionals around the globe will unite to celebrate e-Discovery Day, a day where we honor the pivotal 2006 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) that marked a turning point formally recognizing electronically stored information (ESI) as a central component of modern legal discovery.
As…
Extra Large PII-zza: Courts Allows California Privacy Class Action to Proceed for Use of AI Phone Call Assistant
A Domino’s customer may proceed in her putative class action for violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) against ConverseNow for its provision of an AI virtual assistant that processes restaurant telephone orders. In Taylor v. ConverseNow Technologies, Inc., Case No. 25-cv-00990-SI, 2025 WL 2308483 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 11, 2025), the Court held that a communication software provider that could potentially improve its software with collection of communications was plausibly violating CIPA even though it had an agreement with the business receiving the communications. This ruling serves a cautionary note to both software companies and – because of potential aiding and abetting liability – companies that use those technologies.