AI Counsel Blog Posts
Microsoft to Scale Back Data Center Development
by Zachary Barlow
April 17, 2025
Earlier this week I blogged about corporate ambitions to scale up AI integration. However, economic headwinds might make that more difficult than anticipated. Recently, AI frontrunner and tech giant Microsoft announced that it is pausing or delaying the development of a number of data center projects. CFO Dive reported on this quoting Microsoft’s president of […]
DOJ Disbands Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, Shifts Focus
by Zachary Barlow
April 16, 2025
The US Attorney General has announced a major change in how federal regulators approach cryptocurrency markets. A recent memorandum directed the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to scale back litigation and enforcement actions against digital asset platforms. Instead, the DOJ will focus on individuals and organizations using digital assets in unlawful ways. A recent memo […]
Companies Scaling Up AI Implementation Despite Low Employee Use Rates
by Zachary Barlow
April 15, 2025
KPMG’s recent AI Q4 Pulse Survey gives valuable insights into how companies are adopting and implementing AI systems. The results indicate that more companies are moving beyond the research and development phase, and pursuing full implementation. However, the pace of AI adoption is posing challenges. Many companies are scaling AI systems before ROI metrics are […]
Virginia “High-Risk” AI Law Vetoed by Governor
by Zachary Barlow
April 14, 2025
Last month I wrote about Virginia HB 2094. A bill that sought to limit algorithmic discrimination and impose new obligations on AI developers and deployers operating in Virginia. Despite clearing the legislature, the Governor of Virginia recently vetoed the law. A Davis Polk memo describes the governor’s reasoning: “In his veto message, Governor Youngkin noted […]
EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Updated Model AI Contract Clauses
by John Jenkins
April 10, 2025
The EU’s Community of Practice on the Public Procurement of AI recently updated its model contractual clauses (MCC-AI) for use in connection with procurement of AI systems by public sector organizations. The clauses include a “full version” intended for high-risk AI, a “light version” for non-high-risk AI that’s customizable to specific needs, and a commentary […]
What Should be in Your AI Use Policy?
by John Jenkins
April 9, 2025
AI use policies are becoming increasingly common, but what should be in those policies? A recent CSOonline article has some thoughts on that topic. This excerpt discusses the need for the policy to include clear responsible use guidelines: Can employees use public AI chatbots or only secure, company-approved tools? Can business units create and deploy […]
Beyond Basic: Understanding ISO/IEC 42001’s Definition of “Risk”
by John Jenkins
April 8, 2025
ISO introduced its AI management system standard, ISO/IEC 42001, in December 2023. It is the first such standard and, according to ISO’s website, “ISO/IEC 42001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) within organizations.” A recent LinkedIn post by Dentons’ Dalton Cline […]
Risk Management: The Human Manipulation Problem
by John Jenkins
April 7, 2025
A few weeks ago, I had a little fun blogging about the risks associated with what I referred to as AI’s “HAL 9000 problem.” But it turns out that, at least in the short term, a greater risk than an AI tool becoming sentient and going rogue may be the ability of human beings to […]
Best Practices for AI Governance
by Zachary Barlow
April 2, 2025
Companies use AI to ramp up efficiency and find new value throughout their operations. However, AI can be unruly, and often times AI implemented with the best intentions can have unintended consequences. Additionally, different departments across the same company may use AI differently. This makes it difficult to manage all the ways AI is deployed […]
CPPA Votes to Advance Data Broker Regulations
by Zachary Barlow
April 1, 2025
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) voted to advance proposed regulations under California’s new Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP). DROP is expected to upend the data broker industry in California and provide consumers with more control over their data. Wilson Sonsini writes about the DROP regulations: “The DROP will allow California residents to submit a […]