On Monday, December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its report on takeaways gleaned from a public event it held in October with creative professionals, including artists and authors. The 43-page report, entitled, “Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Creative Economy Staff Report: Perspectives and Takeaways,” provides an insider view of the FTC’s interest
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FTC and CPPA Release Rules to Address AI Risks and Protect Consumer Rights
The rise of AI technology has prompted regulatory agencies to take action and protect consumers’ rights, as evidenced by the recent efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA).
On November 16, 2023, the FTC approved a resolution that authorizes its staff to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) in…
Balancing AI with Human Ingenuity
The writers’ strike included the concern that artificial intelligence (AI) would put writers out of business. According to one writer, David Vuijsje, “[T]he creative industry stands at a crossroads where technology and human creativity must learn to coexist harmoniously.” He muses that provisions in the new agreement between Hollywood and its writers “sets a…
Web-Based Generative AI Tools Use Temporarily Prohibited by U.S. Space Force
According to Bloomberg and Reuters, as reported by MSN.com, the U.S. Space Force has “paused the use of web-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT over data security concerns.”
In a memo issued to its workforce, Space Force has prohibited the use of web-based generative AI tools until approval is received by the…
Using AI to Replicate or Replace Human Creativity May Violate Intellectual Property Law
This week we are pleased to have a guest post by Robinson+Cole Artificial Intelligence Team patent agent Daniel J. Lass.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes better and more prevalent, people will increasingly use its computing power to supplement or replace human creativity. Film director Gareth Edwards attempted to do just that in his new…
Governance of AI: Keeping You Informed
We have been keeping a keen eye on the explosion of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and generative AI. We are assisting clients with Governance Programs to formulate a process to evaluate the use of AI in their organizations, encourage safe and reliable use of AI tools by employees, evaluate appropriate uses of…
Privacy Tip #366 – Tips for Protecting Your Privacy While Using Generative AI
The use of generative AI tools, such as Chat GPT, has grown exponentially. However, many users do not understand how the technology works, and how the use of generative AI collects personal or sensitive information of users.
The use of generative AI tools is much like how users use the Internet or social media. They…