The recent rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has had an obvious economic impact, but some lawyers may be wondering if it is a passing fad or whether it will impact their practice.
On Jan. 7, 2025, the FDA issued its draft guidance, “Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations.” In its latest draft guidance on medical devices, the FDA provides recommendations on the documentation and information that should be included in marketing submissions for devices that include AI-enabled device software functions.
Artificial intelligence is a pillar of Israel’s tech ecosystem, with a significant portion of tech startups and investments focused on AI-driven innovation, supported by government initiatives and a skilled workforce. As AI permeates various industries, including real estate and recruitment, Israeli companies are poised for increased M&A activity and must navigate emerging legal challenges, particularly…
After building for some time, the excitement surrounding the potential of quantum computing has recently gained momentum. Quantum computing attracted $1.2 billion from venture capitalists in 2023 even as overall investment in technology dropped. Given that quantum computing has yet to perform a real-world use case, why is investment in this area so strong?
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On Aug. 1, 2024, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) entered into force and will gradually take effect over the next 36 months. This marks not only the end of yet another legislative saga within the European Union but also the beginning of a new era in AI regulation. The AI Act creates an…
You are counsel for a company which just developed an innovative process incorporating a generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) component. For example, Tech Company may have designed AI-powered personalized health assistant designed to provide real-time health monitoring and personalized health recommendations. The technology leverages Gen AI-driven interfaces to allow users in conversational form to use…
Integrating artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies has become a strategic imperative for companies aiming to expand their product offerings and remain competitive. Product development and legal teams must carefully navigate legal and regulatory challenges when planning and developing an AI tool to avoid common pitfalls. To seamlessly and effectively implement AI and other emerging…
On July 26, the U.S. government’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued four guidance documents – three final versions and one draft open to public comment – related to artificial intelligence development and implementation. Each was issued pursuant to instructions under the Biden administration’s AI Executive Order 14110, which directed several U.S. government…
In response to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the evolving landscape of patent law, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a comprehensive guidance update on patent subject matter eligibility, particularly focusing on AI inventions. This update, aligned with Executive Order 14110 on the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development…
There are three primary aspects of generative AI applications that intersect with copyright protection: (1) machine learning with protected works (the input side); (2) the protectability of works created with the assistance of generative AI (the discussion on copyright protection of AI generated works); and (3) potential infringement by the output of preexisting works (the…