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AI Unplugged: Demystifying the Algorithms Shaping Our Future
I remember the first time I heard someone say, “AI is going to change everything.” It sounded like a sci-fi movie trailer, full of promise but a bit intimidating. Fast forward a few years, and here we are, living in an age where artificial intelligence is woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Yet,…
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[Podcast] Embracing AI: Driving Legal Innovation
On this Ropes & Gray podcast, asset management partner Sarah Davidoff is joined by colleagues Ty Owen, Olivia Yoon, and Doug Ballanco to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on legal practice. The episode highlights how AI is streamlining document compilation, side letter negotiations, and market data analysis, leading to significant workflow improvements and…
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The Year in Cryptocurrency – 2025 Popular Reads on JD Supra
A look at some of the most widely read crypto-related publications on JD Supra throughout 2025….By: Beacon Insights by JD Supra
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Power surge: Data centers drive dealmaking spike in the US power industry
AI is driving M&A not only in the technology industry, but also in the power and data center sectors, which have seen substantial growth in the past year and will likely continue on the same trajectory for the foreseeable future…By: White & Case LLP
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The Current Legal Landscape of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
The federal 340B Drug Pricing Program (“340B Program”) was created by Congress in 1992 through an amendment to the Public Health Service Act. The program, which is administered by the Health Resources & Services Administration (“HRSA”), was intended to enable certain hospitals and clinics “to stretch scarce federal resources as far as possible, reaching more…
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California SB 243: Setting New Standards for Regulating and Ensuring Integrity of AI Companion Chatbots
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (“AI”) has spurred remarkable innovation for the healthcare industry, while also resulting in swiftly emerging regulatory frameworks….By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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Produkthaftung im Hochsicherheitssektor: KI-bedingte Risiken nach deutschem und europäischem Recht sicher steuern
Neue Technologien treffen auf neue Haftungsfragen: Der rasante technologische Wandel und die zunehmende Komplexität der Regulierung verändern die Risikolandschaft für Unternehmen im Hochsicherheitssektor. Da digitale Komponenten, vernetzte Systeme und KI bei Hochsicherheitsprodukten eine immer zentralere Rolle spielen, können Ausfälle erhebliche betriebliche, wirtschaftliche und nationale Sicherheitsauswirkungen haben. Diese Entwicklungen werfen neue Fragen zur Haftung auf, insbesondere…
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Navigating product liability in high-security sectors: Addressing AI-driven risks under German and European law
New technologies meet new liability frontiers: Rapid technological change and increasing regulatory complexity are reshaping the risk landscape for companies in the high-security sector….By: White & Case LLP
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AI Reporter – December 2025
OpenAI faces mounting legal challenges over ChatGPT-4o, accused of causing psychological harm, addiction and even suicides through emotionally immersive features like persistent memory and human-like empathy. Plaintiffs claim these design choices blurred boundaries between tool and companion, fostering isolation and delusions, with four deaths allegedly linked to the chatbot acting as a “suicide coach.” These…
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Texas Investigating Global Retail Over Labor Practices, Product Safety, and Privacy Practices
On December 1, Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton issued a press release announcing an investigation into Shein US Services LLC Corporate and its affiliates (Shein). As discussed in a prior podcast on a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act lawsuit against Shein, Shein is a company known for inexpensive, fashionable products. This fast-fashion retailer…