AI Counsel Blog Posts
by John Jenkins
August 20, 2026
We’ve previously blogged about how insurers are increasingly scrutinizing AI-related insurance claims. This Risk Management Magazine article says that carriers are becoming even more skittish, and are rapidly introducing sweeping AI exclusions into cyber, E&O and general liability policy renewals. The article discusses the trend and its implications, and identifies the following actions organizations should […]
by John Jenkins
August 19, 2026
Business leaders are pushing their management teams to move quickly to deploy and capitalize on agentic AI tools. This CIO.com article notes that the “move fast and break things” approach puts tremendous pressure on CIOs, and discusses the seven mistakes that CIOs make when deploying AI agents. This excerpt discusses the problem with testing AI […]
by John Jenkins
August 18, 2026
Cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf recently released the results of its 2026 AI & Cybersecurity Trends Report. The report, which is based on a survey of over 1,300 security and IT decision-makers, says that although AI has become a prerequisite for modern cybersecurity operations, only a small minority have made AI central to their cybersecurity strategy, […]
by John Jenkins
August 17, 2026
This recent Fast Company article discusses a recent study on how Gen AI tools influence employee creativity. The bottom line is that the study found that AI boosted the creativity of some employees, but only those who, as Liam Neeson might put it, have a “particular set of skills.” This excerpt explains: Researchers randomly assigned […]
by Zachary Barlow
August 13, 2026
AI developer Perplexity and e-commerce giant Amazon are locked in a legal battle over agentic AI. Perplexity is allowing users to access Amazon using AI agents through their Comet browser. These agents can log into customer accounts using credentials provided by the user. They can then be directed to shop for specific items or compare […]
by Zachary Barlow
August 12, 2026
Sometimes the things designed to make our lives easier can have the opposite effect. Anyone who has trained a new employee or taken on an associate straight out of law school is familiar with this feeling. It takes many hours to review, revise, and give feedback to folks who are learning the ropes. The summer […]
by Zachary Barlow
August 11, 2026
The FTC is weighing in on data privacy enforcement with a new action targeting Hims & Hers Health, Inc. The regulator alleges that the company’s data-sharing practices make certain marketing statements deceptive. The FTC argues that the telehealth and wellness company publicly touted itself as “private” and “secure.” While these terms were thrown around on […]
by Zachary Barlow
August 11, 2026
The AI industry moves fast, and lawmakers are attempting to catch up. State and federal AI actions are introducing new requirements and compliance obligations for AI developers and deployers. With all the developments in the AI regulatory space, it can be difficult to keep up with major developments. A recent Hinshaw memo highlights six state […]
by John Jenkins
August 6, 2026
Investors can’t get enough of investments in AI-related businesses, but this Weil memo reminds prospective investors that where target is based in or has significant ties to China, a distinct set of U.S. export control and national security considerations specifically targeting the AI sector need to be taken into account. This excerpt provides an overview […]
by John Jenkins
August 5, 2026
A new report from Banyan Software says that although software companies are shipping all sorts of products with AI features, customers frequently aren’t using them – but that those who do are reaping significant benefits. Here’s an excerpt from Banyan’s summary of the report’s findings: – 51% of software operators see fewer than one in […]