Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
US Weighs Ban on Chinese AI Models, Tightens Export Controls
The US considers banning Chinese AI models and tightening export controls, impacting legal tech firms and compliance amid US-China tech tensions.
Judge Gives Final OK to Anthropic's $1.5B Copyright Settlement
Federal court approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement resolving AI copyright claims, setting precedents for future AI training and legal standards.
Sony Music Sues AI Generator Udio Over 30,000 Song Copyrights
Sony Music filed a lawsuit against AI music generator Udio for copyright infringement of over 30,000 songs, including hits by Elvis Presley and Beyoncé.
EFF Warns New Laws on 'Stealth Crawlers' Could Harm Open Web
EFF challenges new laws like New York's targeting stealth crawlers, urging caution on AI-related data access rules affecting web openness and privacy.
AI Cuts Drug Development Time by 70%, Doubling Clinical Success
AI is transforming drug discovery, reducing preclinical timelines by up to 70%, doubling clinical success, and attracting $2B in investments.
New York AI Regulations and Data Center Moratorium Take Effect in 2027
New York's RAISE Act and data center moratorium begin January 1, 2027, impacting AI compliance and infrastructure regulation.
Pentagon Official Critiques OpenAI's Dean Ball Amid AI Regulation Debate
Pentagon official Emil Michael criticizes OpenAI's Dean Ball during growing tensions over AI regulatory frameworks, relevant for legal tech compliance.
Hawaii Supreme Court's 'Aloha Spirit' Clashes with Second Amendment
Hawaii Supreme Court invoked the 'Aloha Spirit' to limit gun rights, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it violates the Second Amendment.
AI Vendor Contracts Pose New Risks for Legal Teams
Legal teams face new challenges in AI vendor contracts with clauses allowing data use for training and IP ownership issues.
Judge Denies Injunction in Meta AI Layoff Discrimination Suit
A federal judge denies temporary injunction blocking Meta layoffs alleged to target workers on protected leave using AI, underscoring employment law challenges.
Judge Blocks South Dakota Ban on Abortion Information Ads
A federal judge halts South Dakota's law banning abortion pill ad info, safeguarding First Amendment rights amid state abortion restrictions.
China’s Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K3, Matching Top U.S. AI Models
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model matches leading U.S. AI performance weeks after release, with lower costs and advanced features impacting legal tech and AI regulation.
Judge Criticizes DOJ Lawyer for AI-Hallucinated Fake Case Citation
Judge Hala Jarbou faulted DOJ counsel for citing a non-existent case likely generated by AI in immigration litigation.
Illinois Enacts AI Safety Measures Act Requiring Third-Party Audits
Illinois passed the AI Safety Measures Act mandating audits and transparency for large AI developers, effective 2027 with phased requirements.
Stanford JD Candidates Unveil New Research on Birthright Citizenship Origins
Stanford JD candidates presented fresh research on birthright citizenship's legal origins, enriching constitutional and immigration law debates.
San Francisco Orders Apple, Google to Remove AI ‘Nudify’ Apps
San Francisco demands Apple and Google remove 13 AI-powered 'nudify' apps exploiting women and girls, highlighting legal risks for AI app makers.
Ropes & Gray Ends World Cup–Style AI Contest for Junior Lawyers
Ropes & Gray concluded a unique AI competition pairing summer and first-year associates, advancing legal tech skills in BigLaw talent development.
Legal Teams Drive 19.5% of Enterprise AI Use, Heightening GC Governance Role
Legal departments lead enterprise AI adoption with 19.5% of usage, pushing GCs to strengthen oversight and policies for risk management.
New York Bans Big AI Data Centers but Uses AI to Review State Rules
NY Governor Hochul imposes 1-year moratorium on large AI data centers while deploying AI to overhaul state regulations, balancing innovation with environmental concerns.
Most Law Firms Use AI, But Few Have Policies or Training Ready
69% of legal pros use AI, yet only 9% of firms enforce AI use policies, with data security and trust as top barriers.