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Fact-Checking Kamala Harris on the Campaign Trail
We assessed some of the vice president’s talking points about her opponent.
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Bill Clinton Hails Harris as ‘President of Joy’ but Warns Against Overconfidence
The former president cautioned exuberant delegates at the Democratic National Convention not to be complacent in 2024 because politics is “a brutal, tough business.”
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Trump Clemency Recipient Accused of Assaulting Wife and Father-in-Law
Jonathan Braun, whose drug sentence was commuted by Donald Trump shortly before he left office, was charged on Long Island, the latest incident to raise questions of how clemency applications were vetted.
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How Kamala Harris Is Preparing for the Biggest Speech of Her Life
Her convention address on Thursday will tell the story of her middle-class upbringing, cast the 2024 race as the future versus the past and appeal to patriotism.
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How to Plan a BudgetFriendly Travel Itinerary
Traveling is a wonderful way to broaden your horizons, experience new cultures, and create unforgettable memories. However, it can also be an expensive undertaking, with costs adding up quickly from flights, accommodation, activities, and meals. But fear not, budget-friendly travelers, planning a trip on a tight budget is not only possible but can also be…
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RingCentral adds new AI-powered features to RingCX
RingCentral on Wednesday announced new features for its AI-based contact center offering, RingCX, that included what the firm said is a “real-time AI powered assistant for both agents and supervisors.” Launched last November, RingCX is described by the company as a “natively built AI-first contact center.” In this update, other new features include AI coaching…
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Artificial Intelligence Platforms and Copyright law: is the Legal Belt Tightening?
The decision by a U.S. court to continue deliberating the major lawsuit filed by several visual artists against Generative Artificial Intelligence platforms could call into question how these platforms can operate without infringing on the copyright of works that were used to “train” them….By: Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.
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The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – August 2024
Selected U.S. Privacy and Cyber Updates – New York AG Seeks Comments on Rulemaking for Minors’ Online Protection Laws – On August 1, 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued two advanced notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRs) for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act (SAFE Act) and the Child Data Protection Act…
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No Requirement to Raise All Arguments in Rehearing Request
The Federal Circuit in Voice Tech Corp. v. Unified Patents, LLC, No. 2022-2163 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 1, 2024) (Lourie, Chen, and Cunningham), affirmed the PTAB’s determination that claims of Voice Tech Corp.’s (“Voice Tech”) U.S. Patent No. 10,491,679 (“the ’679 patent”), which covers technology for controlling a computer via a mobile device using voice commands,…
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The Importance of Prong Two of Step 2A for AI inventions
Under the direction of President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence (AI), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a guidance update on the subject matter eligibility analysis “to promote clarity, consistency, and address innovation in AI and critical and emerging technologies.”…By: Baker Botts L.L.P.