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Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm, with many industry leaders and technology optimists eagerly anticipating its integration into processes and solutions across nearly every...more
After much anticipation, on November 8, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to advance proposed regulations for insurance, cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making...more
On November 22, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) opened the public comment period for the proposed California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations related to cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and...more
On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) voted 4-1 to proceed with formal rulemaking regarding automated decision-making technology (“ADMT”), which the draft regulations define as “any technology...more
On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to adopt new regulations for data broker registration requirements. The CPPA Board also voted to advance proposed rules for insurance companies,...more
Before we can really begin to understand AI, it’s important to define several of the common terms associated with it. There are a variety of sources of definitions of AI terms out there and each of them are a little bit...more
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) continues to evolve as a central force in privacy regulation, advancing new rules and enforcement priorities that carry significant implications for businesses operating in...more
In the nearly four years since Joe Biden was sworn in as President in 2021, groundbreaking advances in artificial intelligence (AI) became widely available that offer the potential to revolutionize employment-related...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) can provide invaluable assistance to the retail industry. With just a few taps on a keyboard, it can generate helpful product descriptions for online storefronts. For the small business on a...more
In its public meeting last week, California privacy officials pushed forward key initiatives that could impact businesses and employers, including initiating formal rulemaking that would significantly impact those using...more
At the onset of widespread AI use, AI’s ability to produce quick and seemingly trustworthy outputs distracted many companies and individuals from the dangers of using AI tools as a “new toy.” After the novelty wore off, AI...more
On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) voted to proceed with formal rulemaking regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity audits. This comes on the heels of the California Civil...more
The EU’s AI Act (the “Act”) is the world’s first comprehensive AI law. The Act manages risks posed by certain AI systems and prohibits certain AI-related practices. UK and US organisations should not assume that the Act does...more
A recent blog post advocating using Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) to “automate” criminal appeals instead raises the concern that common flaws in contemporary judicial decision-making will only get worse if we cede legal...more
On October 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace (the AI Guidance). The AI Guidance is the most recent in a spate of federal, state,...more
On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law H.B. 3773 (the "Act"), making Illinois the second state to pass broad legislation on the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") in employment decisions....more
With the governor’s signature, Colorado has enacted a new consumer protection law focused on artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems. The “Colorado AI Act” will go into effect on February 1, 2026. It will have a minor impact...more
Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new initiative, the “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework,” funded by the DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). This framework is a voluntary resource to...more
The California Civil Rights Council has been working on proposed regulation revisions to include automated decision-making in the requirements under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The Council met on October 17, 2024,...more
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence technologies has revolutionized various industries by automating complex tasks, creating content, and enhancing decision-making processes. However, it also poses...more
I recently sat down with the Restaurant Technology Network to discuss some of the many concerns people have regarding chatbots, and the legislation that governs them. Here are some of the key points we talked about:...more
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for construction contractors on Oct. 2, 2024, that will require contractors to provide significantly more...more
On October 9, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division convened the heads of federal agency civil rights offices to discuss and promote coordination around preventing harms that may stem from AI, including...more
As we step into 2025, the role of HR professionals continues to evolve and adapt to the ever-changing needs of organizations and employees. With the focus on the department, setting SMART goals has become an essential...more
The federal government is the biggest purchaser in America and that extends to the SaaS space. On September 24, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-18, offering updated guidelines for the...more