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In Europe, recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to intense debate over how this technology should be regulated. Companies that have developed AI tools, or who are considering implementing AI, should assess the implications of recent legislative developments and regulatory action. This alert discusses the most recent legislative and regulatory developments in Europe and identifies key steps companies should take in light of these developments.Continue Reading Europe Prepares for a New Era in AI Regulation

On May 22, 2023, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) published its long-awaited decision in the Meta EU-U.S. data transfer case (Decision). In its landmark Decision, the DPC imposed a record 1.2 billion EUR fine and…

Continue Reading Meta Receives Record 1.2 Billion EUR Fine and Is Ordered to Suspend Its EU-U.S. Data Transfers

Generative AI (GenAI) has been at the top of the headlines lately, transforming fields as varied as journalism, marketing, and gaming, boosting productivity and profitability, and performing functions previously limited to humans. Recent projections suggest that the global GenAI market will increase to over $100 billion annually by 2030. A previous Wilson Sonsini alert on GenAI covered a wide range of issues, such as breach of contract, confidentiality, copyright, ethics, European Union laws and regulations, licensing, securities laws, trade secrets, and reputational considerations. Another previous alert addressed legal requirements for mitigating bias in AI systems more generally. This alert drills down on U.S. privacy and consumer protection considerations associated specifically with GenAI.Continue Reading Generative AI: Privacy and Consumer Protection Considerations

On May 17, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement agreement (in the form of a stipulated order)1 with Easy Healthcare Corporation, which operates the Premom fertility tracking app (Premom). The…

Continue Reading FTC Announces Proposed Settlement with Premom Fertility Tracking App for Privacy Practices