Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Wired Details How to Run Private Chatbots Locally on Personal PCs
Wired's August 2026 guide explains running large language models locally, helping legal pros safeguard client data with on-device AI tools.
New Legal Guidance Highlights AI Ownership Issues in Contracts
National Law Review outlines key legal considerations for managing AI-generated content ownership in commercial agreements amid evolving US laws.
Colorado Proposes Detailed Rules to Enforce Revised AI Act
Colorado releases proposed rules to implement its revamped AI Act, focusing on AI transparency and human review in automated decisions.
Ninth Circuit Rules Nevada Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Platform
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts, creating a circuit split and raising legal uncertainty for sports betting platforms.
BakerHostetler Unveils Proprietary AI Platform with Clio Partnership
BakerHostetler launches Practice Intelligence Center, integrating AI workflows and institutional knowledge, marking BigLaw's move toward bespoke AI solutions.
Federal Court Invalidates Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unconstitutional, impacting AI industry regulation and government vendor risk protocols.
Ninth Circuit Defines AI Web Scraping Boundaries Under CFAA
Ninth Circuit rules AI agents acting under user direction aren’t liable for unauthorized access under CFAA, clarifying legal risks for AI developers and companies.
DOJ’s New Fraud Division Plans 500 Staff to Boost Coordinated Enforcement
DOJ launches National Fraud Enforcement Division with 500 staff by 2026, targeting key fraud areas and increasing federal coordination for legal compliance.
Meta fixes smart glasses privacy loophole, boosts marketing push
Meta updates AI smart glasses to block secret recording by covering LED indicators, addressing privacy concerns and launching new branded glasses.
FTC Proposes Rules on Personalized Pricing to Boost Transparency
The FTC unveils a proposed enforcement policy targeting personalized pricing in digital markets, aiming to enhance transparency and protect consumers.
Meta Removes Iran-Linked AI-Driven Disinfo Network Targeting U.S.
Meta removed AI-driven Iranian operatives' fake American accounts spreading political disinformation on Facebook and Instagram.
100+ Tech Giants Warn: Only Months to Prep for AI Cyberattacks
Over 100 tech leaders including OpenAI and Microsoft warn organizations to bolster cybersecurity within months amid rising AI-driven threats.
Bill Gates Highlights AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Life Sciences
Bill Gates discusses AI’s transformative potential in healthcare, urging legal teams to prepare for regulatory and IP changes.
Instinct AI Raises $350M at $2.5B Valuation in Legal Tech Funding
Instinct AI raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation, spotlighting both innovation and privacy challenges for legal professionals using AI assistants.
Legal Pros Seek One AI Interface to Streamline Legal Tech at ILTACON
At ILTACON 2026, legal pros expressed strong demand for a unified AI interface to consolidate tools and boost efficiency in firms.
Court Limits Schools from Curbing Student Protest Speech
A Florida federal court ruled that schools cannot suppress student protest speech without evidence of disruption, reaffirming First Amendment rights.
Flipboard Acquires Graze to Expand Privacy-Focused Monetization on Decentralized Social Web
Flipboard acquires Portland-based Graze to enhance privacy-friendly ads and creator monetization using Bluesky's open social web protocol, raising legal questions on data privacy and platform regul...
OpenAI Details Hugging Face AI Breach in First Full Report
OpenAI reveals key findings on 2026 Hugging Face AI breach exposing 956 secrets and triggering regulatory scrutiny.
ExhibitAI.Info Launches to Track U.S. AI Litigation on Product Harms
ExhibitAI.Info offers a centralized platform tracking AI product liability lawsuits across the U.S., aiding legal professionals in monitoring AI litigation trends.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban Law Again in 2026
A federal judge permanently enjoins Texas Senate Bill 12, striking down the drag ban law again on constitutional grounds in 2026.