AI Counsel Blog Posts
by Zachary Barlow
May 19, 2026
The EU’s AI Act was a groundbreaking regulatory framework when it was adopted in February 2024. Over the past two years, a lot has changed in the AI space and in EU politics. The European Commission moved to advance a “digital omnibus” in December 2025 to simplify and rework technology regulations, including the EU AI […]
by Zachary Barlow
May 18, 2026
We’ve been following the twists and turns of Colorado’s pending AI legislation for some time now. The 2024 law was ambitious to say the least. That ambition was quickly tempered after its passage, as the legislature and governor got cold feet. Initially, the law was delayed pending a rework, then it was enjoined by the […]
by John Jenkins
May 14, 2026
A recent Risk Management Magazine article says that the single-minded emphasis many business have on selecting the best AI model is flawed, and that risk managers should prioritize data integrity over nifty algorithms. Here’s an excerpt: AI models depend on data to deliver trusted outputs, which is why data accuracy and cleanliness are essential. Yet, […]
by John Jenkins
May 13, 2026
A recent Cyberdefense Magazine article says that with rising tensions in vital shipping channels such as the Strait of Hormuz and the South China Sea, the shipping and marine logistics industries have become very attractive targets for cyber-attacks: With rising global tensions, the maritime industry in particular faces increasing cyber threats. For example, in August […]
by John Jenkins
May 12, 2026
Last month, House Republicans introduced the “Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act”, or the SECURE Data Act. If enacted, the legislation would establish a single national standard that would preempt existing state consumer privacy laws. This excerpt from a MaynardNexsen memo on the bill summarizes its key features: – Consumer […]
by John Jenkins
May 11, 2026
According to this Deloitte report, organizations throughout the world are proceeding full speed ahead with development of Agentic AI tools, but most are doing so without having mature governance systems in place: According to a recent Deloitte survey of 3,235 information technology and business leaders from 24 countries across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and […]
by Zachary Barlow
May 7, 2026
The Connecticut legislature became the latest to pass AI regulation. Rather than a number of piecemeal regulations, the legislature opted to tackle multiple AI issues in one omnibus bill. The bill regulates AI and social media in a variety of ways including: Regulating automated decision-making technology in employment Creating whistleblower protections for frontier model developers […]
by Zachary Barlow
May 6, 2026
In the Internet age, data is everything. Data is tracked, collected, and sold regularly. Advertisers often use this data to target demographic groups and conduct market research. However, the lengths to which companies can tailor their products and pricing, using data, are under scrutiny. Algorithmic or “surveillance” pricing is a controversial practice where data is […]
by Zachary Barlow
May 5, 2026
Last week, John wrote a blog titled: “Agentic AI: Retailers Have No Idea What’s About to Hit Them.” In it, he explores the risks agentic AI poses to the retail industry. Recent insights from Deloitte suggest that trend may be playing out across the economy at large. Despite big plans to adopt agentic AI workflows, […]
by Zachary Barlow
May 4, 2026
Colorado’s landmark AI law is facing new complications. Previously, I wrote about possible efforts to rewrite the law before the Colorado legislative session ends on May 13th. Now, a federal court issued a preliminary injunction against the state, adding to the uncertainties about the law’s future. This injunction bars the state from bringing enforcement actions […]