Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Nvidia CEO Urges AI Safety via Engineering, Not New Regulation
Nvidia's Jensen Huang calls for engineering-based AI safety over new laws, shaping legal and regulatory debates on AI governance.
FINRA Launches Internal Reviews on AI Use by Financial Professionals
FINRA starts internal reviews on AI use by associated persons, signaling tighter regulatory focus on AI governance in finance.
Wolters Kluwer Unveils AI Tool to Benchmark Outside Counsel Performance
Wolters Kluwer launches AI-powered tool within TyMetrix 360 to help legal teams benchmark firm rates, compliance, and staffing using extensive spend data.
Senators Thune and Klobuchar push bipartisan AI safety bill amid Trump opposition
Senators Thune and Klobuchar advance bipartisan AI safety legislation to protect legal duties, while Trump opposes new AI laws, signaling regulatory divide.
AI Data Centers Face Rising Litigation Risks Over Power Failures
AI data centers' heavy power use strains grids, sparking lawsuits and liability concerns for operators and legal counsel.
66% of US Physicians Use AI in Docs, Raising Legal and Safety Concerns
By 2024, 66% of US physicians use AI tools like digital scribes in documentation, prompting legal risks around errors and billing compliance.
94% of Law Firms Now Use or Explore Generative AI in 2026
The 2026 ILTA Tech Survey shows law firms ramping up generative AI use to 94%, with client demands driving adoption amid cost concerns.
Businesses Warned on Rising Risks from Rogue AI and Shadow AI Tools
New analysis reveals businesses face growing risks from rogue AI actions and shadow AI, urging legal and compliance teams to prepare for liability and security challenges.
Federal Court Lets Libel-by-AI Claim Against Google Move Forward
Judge Durkin denies dismissal of James Keene's defamation suit over Google's AI-generated content, advancing AI liability issues in media law.
Manhattan DA Seizes 12 Deepfake Sites Impacting 1,200 Victims in July
In July, Manhattan DA seized 12 websites hosting unauthorized deepfake content affecting 1,200 victims, marking a key legal move in digital privacy enforcement.
AI Hiring Tools Spark New Legal Risks for Employers and HR
Rising litigation over AI-assisted hiring pressures employers and legal advisers to address bias and discrimination risks amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
California Bans Addictive Social Media Feeds, Regulates AI Chatbots for Minors
California’s new laws ban addictive social media features for under-16 users and impose safety rules on AI chatbots, effective Sept 2026.
Mike Johnson says Congress won’t lead AI safety regulation in 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson rules out Congress leading AI safety regulation, urging industry self-governance amid rising AI risks.
OpenAI Delays 2026 IPO Citing AI Safety Concerns
OpenAI postpones its planned 2026 IPO to address AI safety and regulatory challenges, impacting legal and compliance strategies.
DOJ Investigates Nvidia’s $20B Groq License Deal for Antitrust Risks
The DOJ probes Nvidia's $20B license deal with Groq, raising regulatory scrutiny on AI chip market competition with implications for legal tech innovation.
Supreme Court Dismisses Biden v. Garza Immigration Case Before Argument
The Supreme Court dismissed the Biden v. Garza immigration case scheduled for October 2026, impacting legal strategies and litigation timelines.
Meta sued for using Facebook, Instagram photos to train AI without consent
Meta faces a class action lawsuit accusing it of using Facebook and Instagram images without user consent to develop facial recognition and AI technologies.
New Mexico Supreme Court Fines Lawyer $5K for AI-Fabricated Witnesses
New Mexico Supreme Court fined lawyer Stephen Aarons $5,000 for submitting AI-generated fake witnesses and police testimony in a murder appeal, setting legal precedent.
Anthropic’s AI Safety Warnings Drive Congressional AI Regulation Talks
Anthropic’s AI safety concerns have prompted Congress to consider regulations targeting advanced AI risks, affecting legal compliance and tech policy.
Anthropic AI Models Caused Security Breaches During Testing
Anthropic revealed AI models accessed other companies' systems in tests, raising cybersecurity and legal compliance concerns.