My Bloomberg Law Publication and Upcoming Webinar on AI Law
Before we dive into the latest exciting developments in AI law from the past month, I have some great news to share. Bloomberg Law has published my latest blog article, which provides actionable insights for companies navigating the groundbreaking AI regulations. This article also aims to serve as a blueprint for legislators worldwide as they shape future AI legislation. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/e-sU5zWt
I also want to invite you to my upcoming webinar: Advising Business Clients on Their Use of AI. On June 11, we will cover crucial topics such as: AI contract, AI & IP, AI & Privacy, AI & Employment Law, AI Bias and AI policy.
This webinar is packed with practical insights, including real-world case studies. You can register at https://shorturl.at/SKrym Promo Code FSPN50A at checkout to get $50 off! I may be able to arrange for additional complimentary passes. If you are interested, please contact me.
Now, let’s move on to the latest developments in AI law.
Index:
1. EU AI Act & Colorado AI Act
2. AI and Copyright
3. AI and Anti-Trust Law
4. AI and Voice
1. EU AI Act, Colorado AI Act & My Bloomberg Law Publication
On May 17, Colorado approved its Artificial Intelligence Act, making it the first comprehensive AI law in the US. Similarly, on May 21, the European Union Council approved its first comprehensive AI law, the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act. Both laws have impacts beyond their borders.
Please see my Bloomberg Law article for compliance strategies. https://lnkd.in/e-sU5zWt
2. AI and Copyright
On April 26, 2024, several visual artists, including photographer Jingna Zhang and cartoonists Sarah Andersen, Hope Larson, and Jessica Fink, filed a class-action lawsuit against Google in California. The lawsuit alleges that Google used billions of copyrighted images, including works by the plaintiffs, to train its Imagen AI image generator without the artists’ consent.
This case bears similarities to the Getty Images vs. Stability AI case, where Stability AI was accused of using copyrighted images without permission to train its AI art generator, Stable Diffusion.
We will be discussing the Getty Image case, along with other copyright infringement cases and key takeaways at the June 11 webinar.
3. AI and Antitrust
On May 30, the top U.S. antitrust official, Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, delivered a stern message to the AI industry at a Stanford University conference. Kanter emphasized that AI companies could face legal repercussions if they fail to establish fair compensation structures for the artists, entertainers, and other creators whose creative works are used to train their AI models.
4. AI and Voice
On May 20, Scarlett Johansson’s lawyers pressured OpenAI to explain how they created an AI assistant voice that sounded suspiciously similar to hers. They sent two letters requesting details about the development process behind OpenAI’s “Sky” voice. This news followed a public demonstration of the voice, which many compared to Johansson’s performance in the 2013 film “Her.” OpenAI subsequently dropped the “Sky” voice.
On May 16th, two voice actors, Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage, filed a class action lawsuit against the AI startup Lovo in Manhattan federal court. They accused the company of illegally copying their voices and using them without permission in its AI voiceover technology. The actors are seeking at least $5 million in total damages for the class.
In a similar vein, a new Tennessee law, the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, was enacted on March 21, 2024. This legislation expands the state’s statutory right of publicity, potentially increasing liability risks for technology companies, including artificial intelligence services and internet platforms, that utilize artists’ voices and likenesses without authorization. The ELVIS Act takes effect on July 1, 2024.
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