From Lab to Patent Office: The Journey of Synthetic Organisms through Intellectual Property Law

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.

OK, Computer: The Dangers of AI Chatbots

The increased use of AI chatbots for both business and personal use has presented a slew of problems. In this blog, Jen Neal explores the problems that AI chatbots have caused consumers and businesses alike. New court decisions and pending caselaw appear to indicate that premature, unmonitored rollouts of new technology can have serious consequences.

Dr. AI; How AI is Affecting the Medical Industry

In this article, Sarah Saadeh discusses how AI is shaking up the medical field and while helping in some processes is also causing commotion with concerns of harm to patients and breaching the duty of care, potential physician and insurance liability and what the regulatory landscape looks like right now advocates for Human-in-the-Loop regulation.

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