Comparing EU and US AI legislation: déjà vu to 2020
This article was initially published in Reuters and Thomson Reuters Westlaw Today. Lily Li of Metaverse Law discusses the landscape for AI legislation, with the passage of the European Union's AI Act while states pass AI bills with differing thresholds, coverage and subject matter. The landscape for EU and US AI legislation feels like a rinse and repeat of data privacy legislation in 2020. Back then, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was in full force and effect, wh...
California: The AI Transparency Act – what you need to know
The original article can also be found on the OneTrust DataGuidance website by clicking on this link. On September 19, 2024, the California AI Transparency Act (the Act) was signed into law by the California Governor. The Act follows in the steps of other US states that have developed laws requiring transparency in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The Act, however, is unique in that it has specific watermarking requirements. In this Insight article, OneTrust DataGuidance breaks d...
AI Note-takers: What you need to know about security & privacy
Do you use AI transcription tools for meetings? While helpful, these tools present legal, privacy, and security concerns. For example, do you have to obtain consent from attendees to use the AI tools? Do you own the audio, video, and transcription data? Metaverse Law’s Lily Li joined David Lee of Do What Works and Jason Makevich of Greenlight Information Services to discuss these AI tools. A video and transcription of the conversation can be found below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEho8U...
Metaverse Law at AI Fest
Metaverse Law's Lily Li recently spoke at Arthur's inaugural AI Fest. Lily was on a panel that spoke about legal considerations for enterprise use of AI. The panel explored the complex legal landscape surrounding AI adoption in business. The expert panelists discussed regulatory compliance, data privacy, intellectual property, and ethical concerns, providing actionable insights for companies integrating AI into their operations. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of the potential legal r...
The Illinois Human Rights Act Addresses the Use of AI In Employment Decisions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of business operations, including hiring and managing employees. As these systems become more involved in our daily lives, legislators are taking note. On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Bill 3773 into law, regulating the use of AI in employment decisions. This law joins New York City Local Law 144 and the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act in addressing the use of AI in employment contexts. This...
OCBA AI Symposium 2024
This summer, the University of California, Irvine School of Law hosted the Orange County Bar Association’s first ever Artificial Intelligence Symposium. Metaverse Law was a sponsor for the event and Founder Lily Li was one of the speakers. Lily’s presentation was titled: “Securing Your Office Against Deepfakes: Understanding Your Ethical Obligations of Attorney Competency and Confidentiality.” If you would like a copy of the presentation, reach out to us at Info@metaver...
Metaverse Law Presents at #RISK DIGITAL UK/EU
Metaverse Law's Lily Li recently spoke at the #Risk Digital UK/EU global livestream last weekfor two sessions: “A New Era of AI Governance” and “The Role ofTechnology in Modern Governance, Risk and Compliance.” Lily's presentations included an overview about artificialintelligence risks and discussed the latest developments in EuropeanUnion and United States AI legislation and regulations. Majordevelopments in the US include:-- NY and Illinois AI bias legislation in employment-- Colorado comp...
California Wraps Its 2024 Legislative Session with Data Privacy & AI Bills
California’s legislative session closed on August 31, 2024 with a series of data privacy and AI bills. Over the course of September, Governor Newsom signed 17 bills covering AI technologies. This wave of legislation comes a year after Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to help ensure California is ready for next wave of AI technologies. Below is an overview of new and noteworthy AI and data privacy bills, beginning with six amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)...