The Fast Follower’s Guide to Recent AI Law

As investors, entrepreneurs, and engineers supercharge the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to the tune of US$184 billion in 2024, this new era will create both winners and losers. But avoiding the bleeding edge of technology is no easy task, especially where innovation outpaces regulation.

Welcome to The Fast Follower’s Guide to Recent AI Law, a curated selection of the most important developments across the legal sphere. In each piece our team explores the risks and opportunities introduced by trends such as AI washing, algorithmic recruiting, AI-assisted inventorship, and agentic systems. Whether you are a legal professional, an AI enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of technology, this eBook aims to share the knowledge and insights needed to thrive in the AI frontier.

Table of Contents:

How Should Businesses Implement Artificial Intelligence Tools, Legally
Don’t Buy The Buzzwords: “AI Washing” Gets Its Reckoning
The Opportunities, Risks, And Rewards Of AI Acquisitions
Takeaways From USPTO’s AI-Assisted Invention Guidance
How to Patent AI-Assisted Inventions: USPTO Guidance Highlights Importance of Understanding the ‘Significant Contributions’ Standard
USPTO Warns Against Blind Reliance on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: It’s Algorithmic, But It May Not Be Private
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 401(k) Plan Fiduciary Implications
A Look at the Evolving Scope of Transatlantic AI Regulations
Old Employment Law Principles Can Answer New AI Concerns

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