AI Counsel Blog Posts
SDNY Court Rules DMCA Claim Can Proceed Against OpenAI
by Zachary Barlow
January 8, 2025
A number of legal cases are pending against AI developers alleging various intellectual property violations, but one case in New York may have broader implications for the AI industry. The Intercept alleges that OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The Intercept alleges that OpenAI used copyrighted works in its AI […]
Managing AI Risks in the Hiring Process
by John Jenkins
January 7, 2025
Artificial intelligence tools are being used across an increasingly wide spectrum of applications, each of which presents their own unique risk management challenges. This Torys memo discusses the use of AI tools in employee recruitment and retention and provides an overview of the regulatory framework and the key risks companies face when using these tools. […]
Why You Need a Communication Plan for Cyber Attacks
by Zachary Barlow
January 6, 2025
Management of cybersecurity risks is an enterprise-level issue and relegating your cyber-attack response to your IT department is insufficient. The risks posed by cyber-attacks are far-reaching and include legal, reputational, and financial losses. To manage these risks and prepare for a worst-case scenario you need well-defined roles and responsibilities spread throughout your organization. One critical […]
Perplexity AI Case Could Impact AI Landscape
by Zachary Barlow
January 2, 2025
An ongoing case against Perplexity AI has seen a new development as Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in December alleging that Perplexity has violated their intellectual property rights. The Plaintiffs Dow Jones & Co., Inc and NYP Holdings Inc. own major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Financial News, and Barron’s, […]