New U.S. Senate Bill Would End Section 230 Immunity Protections for Generative AI

On June 16, 2023   /   Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI   /   Leave a comment
New U.S. Senate Bill Would End Section 230 Immunity Protections for Generative AI

A new bill in the U.S. Senate would end Section 230 protections for legal claims based on generative artificial intelligence (AI). The bipartisan bill, introduced by Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and titled “No Section 230 Immunity for AI Act,” would allow individuals targeted by “deepfakes” and other generative AI content to sue the creators, publishers and web sites hosting the content. Under Section 230, web site owners and internet companies are

Read More... →
Back to Top

Job Seekers who Embrace AI to Gain an Edge in Seeking Employment Should Tread Carefully

On June 9, 2023   /   Artificial Intelligence, Employment Law, Generative AI   /   Leave a comment
Job Seekers who Embrace AI to Gain an Edge in Seeking Employment Should Tread Carefully

In an era of technological advancements, job seekers are constantly seeking new ways to stand out in the competitive job market. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, empowering job seekers to gain a significant edge in securing their dream job. From resume optimization to interview preparation and personalized job recommendations, AI is quickly impacting every aspect of the job search process.  With the advanced AI tools available today, employees searching for their next

Read More... →
Back to Top

EEOC Releases New Resource for Incorporating AI & Automated Systems into Employment Decisions

On May 19, 2023   /   Artificial Intelligence, Bias Audit, EEOC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
EEOC Releases New Resource for Incorporating AI & Automated Systems into Employment Decisions

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a comprehensive technical assistance document to address the growing concern of discrimination against job seekers and workers in relation to the use of automated systems, including those incorporating artificial intelligence, by employers. The EEOC, as the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing Title VII, seeks to ensure that these technologies align with civil rights laws and promote fairness, justice, and equality. The new publication, Assessing Adverse Impact

Read More... →
Back to Top

Two New California Initiatives Seek to Regulate AI in Employment Decisions

On May 17, 2023   /   Artificial Intelligence, Bias Audit, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
Two New California Initiatives Seek to Regulate AI in Employment Decisions

The California State Assembly has introduced a new bill to regulate artificial intelligence systems. The proposal, A.B. 331, requires developers of AI systems to mitigate inherent bias within automated decision-making tools (ADTs). The bill seeks to regulate ADTs, which are used to make decisions on any type of eligibility for a benefit or penalty. While these systems have been traditionally used for credit decisions, their usage has expanded to employment screening, insurance eligibility, and health

Read More... →
Back to Top

NYC Announces New Enforcement Date for AI in Hiring Tools Regulation

On April 18, 2023   /   Artificial Intelligence, Bias Audit, Discrimination   /   2 Comments
NYC Announces New Enforcement Date for AI in Hiring Tools Regulation

New York City will begin enforcing its new law that regulates the use of AI in hiring tools, on July 5, 2023.   The city has delayed enforcement of the new law, called Local Law 144, since January, due to confusion over the implementation of bias audits in AI systems that employers use for screening job candidates.  The law mandates that employers must inform job candidates beforehand if they use automated hiring systems and conduct a

Read More... →
Back to Top

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

Read More... →
Back to Top

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

Read More... →
Back to Top