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As artificial intelligence becomes integrated in businesses of all sizes, the legal system is working to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies and their real-world impacts. Companies adopting machine learning and large language models face new uncertainties around intellectual property, data privacy, discrimination risks, and liability for automated decision-making. These emerging issues have given rise to a growing category of AI-related litigation, highlighting the need for informed legal guidance as organizations navigate a shifting regulatory landscape.
Since AI systems are relatively new, industry leaders are still learning the benefits, downsides, and use cases of machine learning and large language models. The aspects of this area of law are still evolving, and regulatory oversight remains limited, with several common areas where legal conflicts related to AI are likely to arise. These types of litigation can include intellectual property infringement, privacy issues, decision bias or discrimination, and liability cases.
The use of copyrighted material to train AI models is a common cause of disputes. There are also questions about who would own an IP generated by a large language or GenAI model.
There may be industry-specific regulations regarding the sharing of personal data, especially when training AI models. This can be a significant issue in the healthcare industry, for example.
An AI model trained on data containing inherent bias may itself exhibit bias or discrimination in its output, resulting in adverse outcomes for minority groups. Businesses that use biased models may leave themselves vulnerable to discrimination claims because of AI-generated decisions. This is one of many ethical considerations with the use of AI.
AI models that hallucinate or make incorrect decisions could leave a company open to negligence claims if the model is allowed to run unsupervised and causes harm.
The above are just a few of the potential opportunities for AI litigation cases. Seattle-based companies that utilize AI as a significant part of their business should consider consulting an AI law expert to ensure they’re operating in a manner that protects them from litigation.
Seattle, WA and the Puget Sound are home to many tech giants and have attracted significant investment in the tech sector. Many start-ups have embraced AI because it offers the potential for efficiency improvements and innovation. However, all innovation brings with it some risk, and AI/machine learning is no different.
Intellectual property infringement claims, negligence cases, and discrimination claims can carry significant penalties or require substantial settlements. Failing to comply with industry-specific regulations is also a cause for concern and can cripple even thriving businesses. An experienced AI law litigation expert can help you navigate the existing legal framework, protecting your business from cases or defending you if one is already being brought.
AI litigation experts can also help you bring a case against a third party if your IP has been misused, or you believe the use of AI has led to a breach of contract or another adverse outcome. AI-related cases can be complex and require expertise that traditional IP or contract lawyers might not have.
The team at By Design Law can help you defend your IP and protect your business from lawsuits relating to the use of AI. Contact us now to learn more or discuss your case.