AI regulation is accelerating, and the rules are getting real. Our latest client alert breaks down the most consequential developments shaping how AI is built, deployed, and governed across key markets. We highlight where lawmakers and regulators are converging, where they are diverging, and what that means for product design, contracting, governance, and risk. From
We’re excited to share our new video featuring partner Cynthia O’Donoghue, who offers practical insights into the rapidly evolving Digital Health landscape. In the video, Cynthia explores the intersection of healthcare, technology, data, and regulation, and discusses the real-world challenges and opportunities facing digital health innovators today.
Cynthia discusses the trends shaping the sector,
EmTech partner Tyler Thompson recently joined the StateScoop podcast to discuss Colorado’s groundbreaking review of its AI Act! In this insightful episode, Tyler dives into the motivations behind Colorado’s proactive approach to artificial intelligence regulation, the challenges and opportunities the state faces, and what this means for the future of responsible AI governance.
Tyler’s expertise
Natasha Tardif provides an in-depth analysis of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The discussion is designed to clarify the main challenges and implications of this landmark regulation, which is set to have a significant impact on the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence across Europe and beyond.
Tyler Thompson appeared in a TV segment for Denver 7 News about Colorado’s AI regulation and the recent White House AI Action Plan, discussing how some companies are struggling to adhere to the rules because of the complexity of AI and noting that these companies want to be transparent but the challenges are costs and
In the latest installment of our Emerging Technologies video series, Andreas Splittgerber, co-leader of Reed Smith’s Artificial Intelligence group within the Emerging Technologies practice, introduces our AI practice and offers critical insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI law and regulation.
Andreas emphasizes the accelerating pace at which AI-related legal frameworks are changing
In the spring of 2024, the Colorado legislature was the first to pass a “comprehensive” artificial intelligence (“AI”) law, the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (“CAIA”). Since its passage, state leadership has waffled on whether CAIA strikes the right balance between protecting consumers while allowing businesses to innovate using AI. As of this writing, the only
Multinational organizations are facing an increasingly complex landscape of global privacy and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. Recent developments highlight the need for companies to stay informed about evolving legal requirements, particularly as governments introduce new frameworks to address data protection, AI governance, and cross-border data transfers. Organizations must proactively assess their compliance strategies, adapt internal
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to rescind the AI Diffusion Rule, which had restricted the export of advanced AI technologies, marks a shift toward fewer regulatory barriers. While this may boost international collaboration and accelerate innovation, it also raises IP concerns.
Key impacts on intellectual property include:
AI was a hot topic at this year’s International Association of Privacy Professionals’ (“IAPP”) Global Privacy Summit, ranging from fine-tuning AI and algorithms with real-live data to best practices in AI governance. The IAPP’s Summit offered privacy professionals insights from policy makers, tech companies and start-ups, authors, and entrepreneurs.
As it relates to AI governance,