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FDA Gives Early-Stage Approval for Psychedelic Used to Treat Mental Health Issues
Psychedelics are enjoying a surge of interest from pharmaceutical companies looking to explore their potential for treatment of several mental health issues, from addiction to PTSD. Although the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently rejected one company’s proposed treatment, as we covered here,

CTA Using Artificial Intelligence Surveillance Program to Identify Guns in Stations
Earlier this month the Chicago Transit Authority (“CTA”) announced that it was currently one month into a year long pilot program with the private company ZeroEyes, a company that pairs surveillance videos with artificial intelligence to detect firearms. As implemented as part of the

Calls for Specific Guidelines Enhancements for Crimes Utilizing Artificial Intelligence
As we have previously covered, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) remains focused on the impact that Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) could/does have on criminal activities and continues to evolve its policies surrounding the new technology. In a recent report to the United States Sentencing Commission, an

Charges Brought Against Illinois Resident for Dissemination and Possession of Child Pornography by AG’s Office
Earlier this week, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office under Kwame Raoul announced several charges against a Brighton man, David Crane, in the Macoupin County Circuit Court after officers conducted a search of Crane’s residence that turned up evidence of child

DOJ Announces AI-focused Initiatives
In a recent speech, Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced an artificial intelligence (“AI”) initiative that will see the government seek stricter sentences for crimes perpetuated by individuals using artificial intelligence tools. Recognizing the potential dangers and risks in our ever-changing world and how AI could shape its