Discussions surrounding generative AI have gained significant momentum and are evolving rapidly. The substantial progress in machine learning has sparked debates globally about the ethical, social, political, and creative implications. These discussions explore topics such as use cases in the workplace, the impact on the economy, data availability and quality, and much more. Our team monitors the public conversation on this game-changing technology and provides you with a curated list of discussions with leading thinkers in technology, business and social policy.
National Law Review, August 28, 2023 – NO COPYRIGHT FOR YOU: AI Artwork Without Human Involvement Is Not Eligible for Copyright
Key Excerpts:
“In short, whether or not a work is copyrightable all depends on whether or not a human is sufficiently involved in the work’s creation and whether or not a human has ultimate creative control over the work.
Or as the court so eloquently put it, “[h]uman authorship is a bedrock requirement of copyright.”
Financial Times, July 12, 2023 – AI-driven neurotechnology ‘on steroids’ needs regulation, says Unesco (subscription required).
Key Excerpts:
“Neurotechnology is advancing so fast that it threatens human rights and requires
global regulation, according to the UN’s scientific and cultural organization.”
“He pointed out that in four studies published within the past year, not all peer reviewed, “researchers have decoded speech and images from the brains of human volunteers, using non-invasive devices that didn’t need neurosurgery to insert”.
“All four incorporated advanced AI models to decode the brain data,” Yuste said. “The new algorithms will enable you to decode information that is highly sensitive — which makes the protection of mental privacy all the more urgent.”
The Ezra Klein Show – A.I. Is About to Get Much Weirder. Here’s What to Watch For
The Ezra Klein Show – What Biden’s Top A.I. Thinker Concluded We Should Do
The Daily Podcast – The Godfather of A.I. Has Some Regrets
Legal Industry Discussions
Legal Business World – Transforming Worlds: A GC and a legal tech founder’s Overlapping Journey in Legal Design
Summary:
An important discussion on how automation boosts legal team efficiency, freeing up time for complex legal matters. Jessica Didrikson & Denis Potemkin explain how AI will prioritize customer experiences, fostering loyalty and satisfaction.
Key Excerpt:
“Try not to be limited by what you know and what you are used to working with. “Learn->Innovate”. Old tools will hold you back; new tools can take you to the next level.”
Lawnext.com – LexisNexis Lays Out More Details On Its Collaboration with Microsoft to Roll Out Generative AI Products
Key Excerpt:
“In May, LexisNexis announced the launch of Lexis+ AI, a product that uses large language models (LLMs) to answer legal research questions, summarize legal issues, and generate drafts of documents such as demand letters or client emails. Now, LexisNexis is rolling out the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to customers of Lexis+.”
The Legal Intelligencer – AI Will Threaten Law Firm Jobs, But Innovators Will Thrive (subscription require)
The Legal Intelligencer- Generative AI Slated to Shake Up Competition in Big, Midsize Law Market | The Legal Intelligencer
On Record PR – The Impact of Legal Technology on International Law with Sneha Ashtikar-Roy, the Head of Marketing at Jus Mundi
On Record PR – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Law with Chris Garrod, Director of Insurance and Technology at Conyers Dill & Pearman
On Record PR – How Lawyers Can Prepare for the Future of AI in Legal with Bert Kaminski, Director of Legal for Google Cloud
On Record PR – Navigating the Risks and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Industry – Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.
