Even without new regulations, GenAI has triggered many existing legal frameworks. The lawsuits really kicked into gear with a $9 billion copyright lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI that was filed before ChatGPT even dropped.* And that was merely the beginning.
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Attorneys general from all 50 US states urge Congress to address AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by forming an expert commission and expanding laws. They emphasize the urgency of protecting children as AI-generated CSAM and deepfake tech pose growing threats.
Generative AI is inviting suits aplenty for perceived copyright violations.
The AI Index, based at Stanford HAI, compiles and visualizes AI-related data annually to facilitate responsible AI advancement. It collaborates with various organizations and expanded its coverage of global AI legislation and other areas in its 2023 report.
We’ve compiled a running list of the lawsuits filed against AI companies, including OpenAI and ChatGPT.
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s latest crackdown on Wall Street bankers and traders’ use of encrypted apps is sparking interest in whether large-language models and other artificial intelligence tools can catch Wall Street workers talking in code about something they shouldn’t be—or ...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is utilizing artificial intelligence to investigate tax evasion among multibillion-dollar partnerships, including hedge funds, private equity groups, real estate investors, and law firms. The IRS is using a portion of the $80 billion allocated through the Inflation Reduction Act to target wealthier Americans and address complex tax evasion cases. The use of artificial intelligence helps identify patterns and trends in tax evasion, enabling the IRS to conduct major audits on larger partnerships. Critics argue that the IRS cannot be trusted with taxpayer data and that artificial intelligence is a way to distance itself from accusations of bias or inequitable enforcement practices.
Companies starting to incorporate generative AI into their business operations – or whose employees may be using it – should evaluate those exposures and their existing insurance programs to identify and address any gaps in coverage.
Generative AI projects pose various risks, such as cybersecurity issues, copyright infringement, biased outputs, and data leaks. Insurance companies see an opportunity in covering these risks.
Google faces a lawsuit alleging data scraping without consent for AI training, violating copyrights. The suit targets Google, Alphabet, and DeepMind. Plaintiffs claim Google used their digital footprint to build AI products. Google denies the allegations and asserts transparency in data use. The lawsuit reflects growing legal scrutiny over AI's use of data, including copyrighted content and personal information. The suit seeks damages, injunctive relief, and a temporary freeze on commercial access to AI tools.