The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published its Plan for Promoting Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Automated and Algorithmic Systems by State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments in the Administration of Public Benefits (AI Plan for State and Local Governments). It shows the agency’s current thinking on managing risk from
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Artificial Intelligence raises important legal and policy considerations for patient data and clinical trials
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and development and the research and development of AI solutions themselves create far reaching legal and policy questions in the clinical research context.
In one of the latest installments of Reed Smith’s video series “AI explained”, Reed Smith attorneys Nancy Bonifant Halstead and Sarah Thompson Schick
Employers beware: AI-based workplace discrimination laws are coming to the U.S.
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems rapidly spreads throughout society, legislators across the U.S. are hustling to try and ensure that these systems are created and implemented in a safe and fair manner everywhere they are being used. The workplace is one such area that is starting to gain interest in this regard.
Illinois becomes second state to regulate employers’ use of Artificial Intelligence in employment decisions
On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB 3773 into law, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, in employment decisions by employers with operations in Illinois. Following Colorado, which passed a similar bill in May 2024, Illinois is the second state
New Target in Sight: FTC Zeroes in on Algorithmic Pricing Models Based on Personal Data
Witnessing the race to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) by markets and businesses, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), recently issued a warning over the emerging technology and its ever-widening use cases. Citing its authority under Section 6(b) of the FTC Act, the Commissioners voted 5-0 on July 19 in favor of issuing investigative
Artificial Intelligence in German employment law – A status quo and an outlook on the recently adopted EU AI regulation
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is already omnipresent in many areas of working life and in HR work. Nevertheless, German legislators have so far provided hardly any AI specific regulations in the context of employment. Employers in Germany are, however, not in a legal vacuum and must comply with various employment (and data protection)
AI in the workplace – is regulation on its way in the UK?
To date, the UK government has adopted a “pro innovation” approach to AI regulation, refraining from legislation. This has been with a view to enable the UK to keep pace with rapid developments in AI. However, this looks set to change with the recent publication of a first draft Artificial Intelligence (Regulation and Employment Rights)
Senate Working Group and Biden administration guidance on the use of AI in the workplace
Shortly after the DOL’s release of guidance on the use of AI in the workplace, a bipartisan working group from the U.S. Senate and the Biden administration have released additional guidance regarding the use of AI in the workplace.
Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group’s “road map” for establishing federal AI policies
On May 15, 2024,
DOL’s guidance on use of AI in hiring and employment
On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on how employers should navigate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in hiring and employment practices. The DOL emphasized that eliminating humans from the processes entirely could result in violation of federal employment laws. Although the guidance was addressed to federal contractors and
Colorado sets baseline for AI regulation in high-risk applications, including health care
Colorado recently passed a law creating consumer protections for interactions with artificial intelligence systems. The law specifically identifies high-risk systems, including in those that impact health care. The law requires risk mitigation, documentation and robust governance.
Monique N. Bhargava has written an in-depth article on the law and what it means for AI regulation in