In this article: AI as a Revolutionary Force: Artificial intelligence, heralded as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is reshaping sectors from the information economy to art creation. Governance Lag: The rapid growth of AI caught governments off guard, leading to aspirational measures but minimal legislative progress in the U.S. Regulatory Actions: Federal and state regulators have […]
AI Regulation
In this article: As 2025 approaches, the legal landscape for employer use of artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) is poised for further evolution. In 2024 alone, over 400 A.I.-related bills were introduced across 41 states—a substantial increase from prior years. While Congress has yet to take decisive action, the trends from 2024 suggest a continued rise in […]
In this article: Concerns Over EU AI Regulation: U.S. Homeland Security Chief Alejandro Mayorkas criticized Europe’s “adversarial” stance toward tech companies, claiming it hampers AI regulation efforts. Call for Harmonization: Mayorkas emphasized the need for U.S.-EU alignment, warning that fragmented governance creates vulnerabilities and complicates compliance for companies. Contrast in Approaches: The U.S. maintains more […]
In this article: Oliver Wannell looks back at the last 12 months in AI and Law February: Government response to White Paper of AI Regulation July: The King’s Speech July: Department for Science Innovation and Technology AI Action Plan July: Court of Appeal overturns High Court decision to determine that ANNs are not patentable September: […]
In this article: AI in Financial Services: AI has advanced from basic algorithmic trading and fraud detection to sophisticated tools like generative AI, transforming the financial sector. Generative AI Adoption: Tools like ChatGPT have seen increased use in the financial services sector, particularly among adults in the US. Regulatory Gaps: The lack of standardized AI […]
In this article: Report Introduction: The House AI Task Force’s bipartisan report emphasizes sector-specific regulation and an incremental policy approach to AI governance. Purpose: The report offers best practices for deploying and governing AI systems and serves as future guidance for lawmakers dealing with AI regulation. Balancing Goals: Task Force Co-Chair Jay Obernolte highlighted the […]
In this article: Report Introduction: The House AI Task Force’s bipartisan report emphasizes sector-specific regulation and an incremental policy approach to AI governance. Purpose: The report offers best practices for deploying and governing AI systems and serves as future guidance for lawmakers dealing with AI regulation. Balancing Goals: Task Force Co-Chair Jay Obernolte highlighted the […]
In this article: Approval and Applicability: The Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) was approved by the European Council on May 21, 2024, and will be applicable from August 2, 2026. Goals of the AIA: The Act aims to improve the internal market’s functioning, promote human-centric and trustworthy AI, and ensure the protection of health, safety, fundamental […]
In this article: Federal AI Regulation Efforts: Canada aims to regulate AI at the federal level through the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), which is part of Bill C-27. Components of Bill C-27: In addition to AIDA, Bill C-27 includes updates to the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and introduces the Personal Information and Data […]
In this article: Focus on AI Regulations in GCC: The blog series explores AI-specific laws, policies, and regulations within the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Two-Part Structure: The first blog post discusses AI regulations in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, while the second post will cover Qatar, Kuwait, […]
