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Previously, private sector companies generally saw their compliance with environmental regulations as a matter of negotiation with authorities, with actual compliance occurring at some indeterminate future date. This often resulted in long periods of time elapsing between inspections and enforcement actions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in the legal field to assist with…

The healthcare industry is heavily regulated, from the licensing of doctors to equipment standards to clinical trials for new medicines. AI/SaMD represents a further expansion of the regulated industry. However, they also bring with them unique challenges that must be managed. This can include inaccurate diagnosis risk, misuse of data or bias in algorithms. Excellus Health is…

As antitrust and competition regulators around the world adopt new AI-related rules and approaches, businesses should consider the antitrust and competition implications of their AI activities. These include acquisitions of AI companies, agreements limiting access to AI services, and exclusionary practices on existing AI tools. Here is how AI can be used in legal analysis…

The use of AI in a variety of settings may raise human rights concerns. These include the potential of disproportionately harming one group of rights-holders in order to advance another; creating new forms of discrimination and inequality; or facilitating data-driven surveillance. These questions raise challenging legal issues and gaps for international human rights law to…

As employers increasingly rely on AI tools to assist with hiring and promotion, they must be vigilant about the legal risks. Several states and municipalities, including New York City (via Local Law 144) and Illinois, have passed AI-related employment laws. Employers may face liability for discrimination by their AI tools that violate Title VII and…

As AI systems grow more sophisticated and transform human expression, they raise questions about copyright law. Who owns the output of these systems and how can they be protected? GAI software may be infringing copyright protections if it uses unauthorized third-party materials to generate its output. However, this does not mean that these outputs are…

Many financial firms are already using AI to accelerate insights, respond faster, and predict more accurately. However, there are also concerns that AI may amplify existing risks to financial stability. As highly regulated entities, financial institutions and their suppliers must be aware of legal requirements that apply to the development, use and provision of AI.…

Companies use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in cybersecurity programs to automate processes, quickly identify threats, and prioritize responses. However, these technologies raise legal and ethical concerns. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have had a significant impact on the field of cybersecurity law. These technologies are being used in various ways to enhance…