Late Friday, a basic prototype of the robot that Elon Musk promises will one day be a part of millions of people’s daily lives made its first, hesitant public appearance. It’s pulled on stage by three Tesla employees, without a brain and barely able to wave to an audience. However, the tech industry’s preeminent showman was unfazed by the robot’s…
Read MoreIn a groundbreaking legal event, a New York lawyer, Steven A. Schwartz, recently faced disciplinary action for employing an AI tool, ChatGPT, for legal research in a personal injury lawsuit involving Avianca Airlines12. This case serves as a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls when integrating AI technologies into legal…
Read MoreIn a recent ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, a dispute involving Amazon Flex drivers and their off-hours conversations monitored by Amazon on closed Facebook groups has provided significant insights into how companies should draft and revise their terms of service agreements (TOS) and arbitration clauses. The case…
Read MoreIntroduction The Biden-Harris Administration has recently launched a series of new initiatives aimed at promoting the research, development, and deployment of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States. As AI technologies, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, become more prominent, these efforts prioritize the protection of individuals’ rights and safety. The…
Read MoreIntroduction On May 11, the European Parliament passed the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, setting new legal precedents for AI technologies. Notably, this Act has come into focus with the surge in popularity of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, Google Bard, and Stable Diffusion. The European Commission made some…
Read MoreOn Tuesday, December 13, the European Commission began the long-awaited process of adopting an adequacy decision for the European Union (EU)-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF), which aims to address the concerns raised by the European Court of Justice when it overturned the European Commission ‘s adequacy decision underlying the…
Read MoreUS president Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order detailing the measures the White House will take to implement a new data-sharing agreement with the EU, a move the administration called a “critical step” for transatlantic relations. The executive order sets out how Washington will implement America’s commitments under…
Read MorePresident Biden issued an executive order adopting the EU-US Data Privacy Framework on October 7, 2022. This framework, announced in March, will replace the Privacy Shield program, which the EU Court of Justice rejected in July 2020 with its Schrems II judgement. According to that judgement, the United States did…
Read MoreA fresh round of US restrictions on China’s access to US technology has begun. Previous penalties on Huawei almost bankrupted the Chinese smartphone and network gear manufacturer. The latest restrictions jeopardize not just whole industries, but also Beijing’s larger strategic objectives. The most recent US sanctions include restrictions on the…
Read More5. BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 27 BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) is a UK-based energy giant with a rich history of over 110 years. BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) is working on achieving net zero greenhouse emission levels by 2050. The company intends to increase investment in low-carbon technology by…
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