As demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continues to grow, Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that could significantly impact data center development in the state. The proposed POWER Act (HB5513[i] and SB4016[ii]), short for the Protecting Our Water, Energy, and Ratepayers Act, seeks to address concerns about the energy
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Generative AI: Practical Advice for Trial Lawyers
By NancyM
Trial lawyers really have little choice; they must adapt to the changing technology environment or fall behind. But recent court guidance reveals that in important areas, old rules still apply to new challenges posed by using artificial intelligence, even if the adequacy of old rules is debatable. So far, courts are not creating a special…
AI, Privacy, and Discovery: Think Before You Prompt
By NancyM
Public AI Tools and Discovery Exposure
Generative AI tools have quickly become part of daily life for businesses and individuals across Illinois and Missouri. Platforms such as ChatGPT and other large-language models often feel conversational and private, which can foster a false sense of security. Recent litigation, however, demonstrates that what users type into these…
Tips for Avoiding the Pitfalls of AI in Legal Practice: Missouri’s Evolving Rules on AI Disclosure
By NancyM
Missouri Case Highlights the Problems
The advancement of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools has revolutionized many industries, including the legal profession. However, the use of Gen AI in legal practice is not without significant risks. As discussed below, Kruse v. Karlen highlights the importance of accuracy, ethical responsibility, and compliance with procedural rules when…
Fake Law, Real Trouble: How One Illinois Court is Responding to Chat GPT’s Hallucinated Cases
AI Can Be Quite Helpful – Until It’s Not
Many of us have embraced ChatGPT as a useful tool in our everyday lives to promote efficiency or spark creativity. And the more you use ChatGPT, the more it learns your preferences. For instance, ChatGPT knows that our families prefer certain foods when we ask for…
Artificial Intelligence: An Unlikely Culprit in Insurance Fraud
Introduction
Revolutionary technology can carry significant consequences. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no exception.
Before AI, fraudsters needed sophisticated technical skills to execute their schemes. It was common to see photoshopped receipts, doctored videos, and other manipulated “evidence” used to support a deceptive claim. Now, swindlers no longer need sophisticated technical skills. With a few keystrokes…