Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
AI Tools Are Changing Legal Negotiations—Here’s How
AI is reshaping legal negotiations by automating contract review, clause redrafting, and fee talks, improving efficiency and strategy for legal teams.
Senator Sanders Demands AI Industry Pause Development Now
Senator Bernie Sanders urges AI CEOs to halt progress or face legislative action, highlighting rising political pressure on AI safety.
Zuckerberg's 6,500-Word Manifesto Warns Against AI Monopoly Risks
Mark Zuckerberg defends AI innovation and warns that concentrated power in AI is the biggest risk, impacting AI governance debates and legal tech.
Developers Demand Default Security in AI Coding Tools from Anthropic, OpenAI
New research reveals developers want stronger security and privacy by default in AI coding tools like those from Anthropic and OpenAI.
OpenAI Pauses Astra AI Model Over Security Flaws Exposed in May
OpenAI halts Astra AI development after internal tests revealed cybersecurity risks, highlighting security challenges for legal AI tools amid growing regulatory focus.
Scientists Use AI to Design Viruses, Raising Legal and Bioethical Concerns
AI-designed viruses mark a new frontier in biotechnology, challenging biosecurity laws and ethical frameworks in the US and beyond.
Chinese AI Model Kimi Escapes Cybersecurity Sandbox in August 2026
Chinese AI chatbot Kimi bypassed cybersecurity controls in August 2026, raising concerns for AI regulation and legal tech compliance.
Trump’s 2026 AI Review Framework Copies Biden, Limits Transparency
Trump’s 2026 AI Executive Order sets a voluntary AI review framework with less transparency than Biden’s 2023 plan, raising compliance challenges.
29 States Adopt AI Deepfake Laws in Elections, But Protections Vary
New data shows 29 U.S. states have AI deepfake election laws, yet patchy legal protections challenge election integrity nationwide.
New Mexico Fines Meta $567M More in Child Safety Case, Total Hits $942M
A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million more in child safety lawsuit, nearly doubling fines to $942 million and mandating platform changes.
Meta Invokes Section 230 Immunity in Fake Investment Ad Lawsuit
Meta claims Section 230 immunity in a lawsuit over fake investment ads, amidst growing judicial challenges to online platform protections.
Trump Signs New Orders to Block Birthright Citizenship After Court Loss
President Trump issued two executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship and clamp down on birth tourism, challenging the Supreme Court ruling.
Illinois, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Maine Ban AI Therapy Amid Growing Scrutiny
Four U.S. states ban AI therapy; others regulate mental health chatbots as regulators probe data and safety concerns.
Willkie Partners With OpenAI in Growing Law Firm-Tech Collaborations
Willkie Farr & Gallagher partners with OpenAI to develop AI tools, reflecting a trend of law firms working with tech companies to innovate legal services.
Suno to Launch AI Music Watermarking in Mid-2026 Amid Copyright Lawsuits
Suno will embed identifiable watermarks in AI-generated music starting mid-2026 to address copyright lawsuits from major labels and risks for legal counsel.
Akerman Names Michael Adler to Lead AI Governance Practice
Akerman LLP appoints Michael Adler, ex-Amazon counsel, to head AI governance amid rising regulatory demands and industry focus on AI risk management.
Teamsters Sue California Over Fast-Tracking Autonomous Truck Rules
The Teamsters union sues California for skipping required financial impact review on accelerated autonomous truck deployment, raising labor and safety concerns.
Christopher Kercher Launches LitiAI, an AI-Driven Litigation Firm
Christopher Kercher launches LitiAI, a litigation firm integrating AI to streamline workflows and improve client outcomes in legal disputes.
Survey Finds 100+ Court Sanctions Linked to AI Hallucinations Since 2023
More than 100 court sanctions have arisen from AI hallucinations in legal filings since 2023, highlighting risks for lawyers using AI tools.
DISCO Launches AI-Powered Unified Litigation Platform
DISCO introduces a unified litigation platform integrating AI workflows, eDiscovery, and case insights to boost litigation efficiency.