In this blog, Andrew Bridenstine discusses the rise in defamation produced by Artificial Intelligence. Andrew addresses the effects of these false statements on individuals. He argues that the defamation statute should be updated to hold AI companies liable for the misinformation generated by their algorithmic outputs.
In this article, Tom discusses how AI deepfakes pose a novel issue in United States political discourse and create new risks for reputation and public trust. Tom explores how AI deepfakes could fit into the current common law defamation framework and how AI deepfakes could be considered a “statement of fact.”
In this blog, Tom explores how more people are turning to AI chatbots for mental-health support, and how the gap in federal privacy protections is growing. He argues for a HIPAA-inspired framework to ensure user data remains secure in the age of AI.
In this blog, Wil explores the insufficiency of current privacy law under HIPAA, the FTC, and the HBNR. He then considers a potential solution to close the privacy gaps—incorporating all health apps under the HBNR with mandatory safeguards.
In this blog, Lana El-Etr examines the legal and ethical implications of patenting fully synthetic minimal cells, organisms engineered with only the essential genes for life. While a few Supreme Court decisions provide some guidance, this blog argues for updated patent standards that clearly define what qualifies as synthetic and patentable, guard against monopolization of foundational biological tools, and promote equitable access to medical and biotechnological advancements.
In this blog, Porter Richards explores the intellectual property implications of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA). He argues that while the bill is intended to address national security threats posed by foreign-controlled platforms like TikTok, it also raises critical concerns about the ownership, regulation, and protection of algorithm-based IP.
