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Can An AI Algorithm Copyright What It Creates?

Can An AI Algorithm Copyright What It Creates?

The intersection of technology and law is not limited to the technology attorneys use in practice, legal AI (artificial intelligence), law firm IT support, etc.  

The significant technological change occurring throughout our society will pose new and interesting legal questions.  

This article presents a very interesting discussion about copyright law and artificial intelligence.


I Fell for a Phishing Email, and the Law Couldn't Help Me

I Fell for a Phishing Email, and the Law Couldn't Help Me

The practice of law, in the modern era, requires attorneys to understand technology.   This holds especially true for technologies that are ubiquitous to the practice of law, like email.  

This very interesting and well written article explores the pitfalls of email phishing scams, with a unique exploration into the application of the Federal CAN-SPAM Act.


Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence

The United States Government is preparing for the future of AI.  In 2016, the National Science and Technology Council Committee on Technology (NSTC) prepared a report on “Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence”.  The NSTC’s stated objective is to establish clear goals for federal investment into research and development.  The NSTC accomplishes this task by interworking with five federal committees: