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FTC Adds COPPA Violations to the Growing List of Privacy Concerns While TikTok is on the Clock
Aug 13, 2024
FTC Adds COPPA Violations to the Growing List of Privacy Concerns While TikTok is on the Clock
For years now, TikTok has seemed to be the center of attention. From viral baking content to true crime to dancing videos to family-influencer content, everyone seems to be on it or talking about it. And the FTC has said that’s part of the problem. On August 2, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) brought a suit…
Ready, Set, Go: More States Adopt Privacy Laws
Jul 8, 2024
Ready, Set, Go: More States Adopt Privacy Laws
Note the below chart was updated on July 8, 2024 to reflect recent developments. The number of U.S. states that have adopted privacy laws grows regularly. Fortunately, there seems to be quite a bit of crossover, at least when it comes to thresholds that companies must meet in order to trigger compliance requirements. We provide…
Will AI lead Google Paid Advertisers to Ask for a Refund?
Jun 27, 2024
Will AI lead Google Paid Advertisers to Ask for a Refund?
In May 2024, Google unveiled a suite of new AI products as part of its strategy to reassert its position as a dominant powerhouse in all things technology. This approach includes revamping its Google Search functionality, the product after which it has a verb named, by incorporating its proprietary AI, named Gemini, into Search. Was…
Ad-Tech Europe: The Moving Target Marking Targeted Advertising
Apr 26, 2024
Ad-Tech Europe: The Moving Target Marking Targeted Advertising
The European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) recently published an opinion on the legality of pay-or-consent models for online platforms offering services in Europe. While the opinion is non-binding and limited to “large online platforms[1],” companies that offer platforms large and small in Europe should pay attention to the EDPB’s analysis—it will inform their future guidance…
OpenAI’s Legal Troubles Mount as New York Times Lawsuit Escalates Alongside SEC Investigation
Mar 4, 2024
OpenAI’s Legal Troubles Mount as New York Times Lawsuit Escalates Alongside SEC Investigation
On February 28th, 2024, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (”SEC”) is investigating OpenAI’s internal communications following the board’s ousting and re-introduction of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in November 2023. Importantly, the SEC’s scrutiny of OpenAI adds to the mounting legal and regulatory challenges faced by the company. As rationale…
Ding Dong – The Police Want Access to Your Doorbell Footage. Can They Get It?
Feb 16, 2024
Ding Dong – The Police Want Access to Your Doorbell Footage. Can They Get It?
The popular electronic doorbell company, Ring, recently announced a change to its policy of sharing doorbell footage with law enforcement agencies. In a blog post, the company, which is owned by Amazon, revealed it will sunset the “Request for Assistance” tool, which allowed law enforcement agencies to request and access users’ doorbell footage through Ring’s…
2024, AI, and the Harnessing of the Wild West
Jan 10, 2024
2024, AI, and the Harnessing of the Wild West
We are writing a lot about artificial intelligence these days… but then there is a lot to say on the topic. AI is making headlines in terms of legal battles and legislative developments. At the end of 2023, the New York Times filed suit against Microsoft and OpenAI for copyright infringement based upon alleged unauthorized…
Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape: Comparing Biden’s Executive Order and the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
Jan 2, 2024
Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape: Comparing Biden’s Executive Order and the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
The regulation of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is a popular topic of discussion. Politicians, activists and even AI developers have weighed in to urge the Government to take steps to create guardrails for the technology’s development and use. Yet, until recently, governments and regulators have been slow to take action and pass concrete legislation – leaving…
How Does AI Use the Data You Give it?
Dec 20, 2023
How Does AI Use the Data You Give it?
The development and public offering of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) models has led to the introduction of many work-complementing and work-supplementing tools that offer individuals and organizations the ability to streamline or expand their workflows. Generative AIs are algorithms, specifically large language models (LLMs), trained on massive amounts of input data to generate their own…
Ad Tech in Europe: What Does the Future Hold?
Dec 4, 2023
Ad Tech in Europe: What Does the Future Hold?
If you are subject to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and you engage in behavioral advertising, you may want to rethink your business model. A recent decision from the European Data Protection Board (which oversees application and enforcement of the GDPR across the EU) and related statements from regulators from several European member states…
