Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries anywhere from personalized marketing to predictive healthcare and automated decision-making. However, as always, with innovation come legal challenges and questions such as how to handle personal data ethically and legally in compliance with privacy regulations. If your AI system processes, stores, or trains on…
This article includes a legal and regulatory perspective on AI behavior and technology, covering U.S. and international frameworks, legal risks, compliance requirements, and the evolving landscape of AI law. What Is “AI Behavior” in Legal Terms? In legal contexts, “AI behavior” refers to the outputs or actions of an AI system (e.g., decisions, recommendations, predictions, content…
This article constitutes an analysis of California’s Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976), covering its provisions, intent, and legal challenges. What SB 976 Covers Definition of “Addictive Feed”: SB 976 defines an “addictive feed” as any sequence of user-generated media (text, images, audio, or video) that is recommended or prioritized…
This article is an overview of recent legislation in the United States and California focused on social media regulation and protections for children such as state statutes, federal proposals, court cases, and policy debates: California’s Landmark SB 976: Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act Signed into law by Governor Newsom…
California’s anti-doxing statute, which is codified under California Civil Code § 53.8, is a law designed to protect individuals from the intentional, malicious publication of their personal identifying information, which is commonly known as “doxing” when done with the intent to cause harm, harassment, or to incite violence. Assembly Bill…
The Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is a landmark Illinois law that regulates the collection, use, and storage of biometric data. Enacted in 2008, BIPA provides some of the most stringent protections for biometric privacy in the United States. With the increasing use of biometric technology—such as fingerprint scanning, facial…
It is a well-known fact that operating an online business necessitates adherence to a complex array of state, federal, and international regulations. Below is an overview of key regulatory areas to consider: 1. State Regulations California: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): This act grants California residents rights concerning their personal…
Blockchain and cryptocurrency rules and regulations vary widely across jurisdictions with some countries embracing digital assets and others imposing strict restrictions. The following article includes an overview of the current legal landscape in the United States, European Union, China, and other key jurisdictions. United States 1. SEC (Securities and Exchange…
A government agency such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) cannot wiretap a private citizen’s phone without probable cause or legal authority since it would violate constitutional and statutory protections. Wiretapping without lawful authority is illegal and can lead to significant consequences for law enforcement officials who overstep their bounds.…
On January 2, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit delivered a significant ruling and blocked the Biden administration’s efforts to reinstate net-neutrality regulations. The court determined that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) lacked the legal authority to reclassify broadband services under Title II of the…