No Protection for Generative AI Imagery: New U.S. Copyright Office Decision

On March 31, 2023   /   Artificial Intelligence, Copyright Law, Generative AI, Intellectual Property   /   Leave a comment
No Protection for Generative AI Imagery: New U.S. Copyright Office Decision

A recent decision by the U.S. Copyright Office established that the United States does not recognize copyright protection for images created by AI-driven image generators.  The Copyright Office recently granted copyright registration for a comic book, Zarya of the Dawn, after an individual filed an application with the agency. In the application, the individual listed herself as the author and stated that she created the comic book.  Shortly after registering the work, however, the Copyright Office

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D.C. Reintroduces Bill to Prohibit AI Discrimination in Employment Decisions

On February 21, 2023   /   Artificial Intelligence, Discrimination, Employment Law, Washington, DC, Employment Law   /   2 Comments
D.C. Reintroduces Bill to Prohibit AI Discrimination in Employment Decisions

The District of Columbia has reintroduced legislation to prevent discrimination by algorithms in employment decisions. The Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act of 2023 would prohibit algorithmic discrimination by employers and require service providers to ensure that their AI tools are compliant with the law. The bill includes regulations for employers and prohibits algorithmic discrimination in other areas, such as consumer credit decisions, education and housing. The new bill would force employers to contractually require that their AI

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EEOC Examines Potential Risks of AI in Employment Decisions

On February 14, 2023   /   Artificial Intelligence, Discrimination, EEOC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
EEOC Examines Potential Risks of AI in Employment Decisions

At a recent hearing, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) examined the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems on employment decisions. The goal of the hearing was to identify potential concerns of employer use of artificial intelligence in all areas of employment decision making. The EEOC is concerned about the use of AI in employment decisions, as many companies use AI technologies for hiring, promotion, and other similar processes. Such tools include

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