As companies increasingly utilize generative AI tools, courts are clarifying the discoverability of GenAI data—including user prompts and outputs—under traditional discovery rules. Key rulings emphasize that relevant GenAI data is discoverable, though proportionality remains a crucial consideration in litigation.
A Seattle nonprofit is pioneering safety regulations for AI mental health tools, collaborating with South African regulators to create standards that ensure these tools are safe and effective before public use.
A Texas financial services executive was denied attorney-client privilege for documents created with an AI tool and shared with his lawyers, as ruled by Judge Rakoff. The judge determined these AI-generated materials do not qualify for privilege or work product protection.
The government’s new AI initiatives aim to reduce financial barriers for SMEs, fostering scalable and sustainable AI solutions. Experts stress that clear guidance and tailored support are essential for effective AI adoption across sectors.
Anthropic is investing $20 million in a political group supporting candidates advocating for pro-AI regulations ahead of the 2026 elections, highlighting the company’s proactive stance in AI governance.
CDT Europe and 60 organizations have signed an open letter urging EU institutions to reject a proposal that would remove the Article 49(2) transparency safeguard for high-risk AI systems, risking health, safety, and fundamental rights by allowing AI systems to operate without accountability.
iDox.ai has introduced iDox.ai Guardrail™, a real-time solution designed to prevent sensitive data exposure in AI workflows for legal and regulated organizations by applying policy-based controls at the point of action.
Deepfakes raise significant ethical questions in science by undermining the trust essential for data and evidence. As the technology evolves, it poses risks such as fabrication of scientific data, leading to irreproducible results and false confidence in findings.
California’s newly enacted AI transparency regulations, effective January 1, 2026, resemble the EU AI Act and require enterprises to establish global compliance programs. Key obligations include notifying users when interacting with AI chatbots and publishing training data documentation for generative AI systems.
Proofpoint, Inc. has acquired Acuvity to enhance its AI enterprise security and governance platform, providing advanced anomaly detection and compliance for AI workflows. This acquisition aims to transform how organizations manage AI in the enterprise while ensuring robust security and governance.