Weekly Legal Updates in the AI Space: Key Developments and Articles
AI Legal Landscape Update: EU Approves Landmark AI Law, Lawsuits Filed Against Nvidia and Databricks Inc.
The AI legal landscape is rapidly evolving, with significant developments occurring in the past week. Here are some key highlights:
1) EU Approves Landmark AI Law: The European Union lawmakers have approved a groundbreaking law governing artificial intelligence. This law is set to reshape how AI is used in various sectors, including healthcare and policing. The EU has taken the lead in regulating AI, surpassing the US in addressing concerns related to the use of this technology. For more information, you can read the full article here: [European Parliament](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240308IPR19015/artificial-intelligence-act-meps-adopt-landmark-law).
2) Lawsuits Against Nvidia and Databricks Inc.: Chipmaker Nvidia Corp. is facing a lawsuit from authors who claim that Nvidia used their copyrighted works without permission to train its AI platform, NeMo. Similarly, software firm Databricks Inc. is also being sued by authors for copyright infringement, alleging that their work was used in the AI platform, MosaicML, without authorization. These lawsuits highlight the importance of respecting copyright laws in the development and use of AI technologies. For more details, you can read the full articles here: [Nvidia Lawsuit](https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidia-is-sued-by-authors-over-ai-use-copyrighted-works-2024-03-10/) and [Databricks Inc. Lawsuit](https://www.ailawandpolicy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2024/03/Databricks-Inc.pdf).
3) New York Times Denies OpenAI’s ‘Hacking’ Claim: The New York Times has responded to OpenAI’s claim of copyright infringement, denying the allegations and stating that the claim is exaggerated. This ongoing legal battle underscores the complexities surrounding AI and copyright issues. You can find more information in the full article here: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/new-york-times-denies-openais-hacking-claim-copyright-fight-2024-03-12/).
These developments highlight the growing importance of legal regulations and ethical considerations in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on AI legal news in the coming weeks.
