We advise on frameworks and rules governing the responsible use of AI. This includes:

• Counseling on compliance with emerging U.S. (federal and state) and global AI regulations, such as the EU AI Act, the California Transparency in Frontier Artificial intelligence Act, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, and the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act
• Developing governance frameworks addressing transparency, fairness and accountability
• Advising on privacy, data protection, algorithmic bias, discrimination and automated decision-making in AI systems
• Monitoring evolving guidance from regulators and industry bodies

We structure, prepare, negotiate and review agreements to address the unique risks of AI-driven products and services. This includes:

• Drafting and negotiating AI development, licensing and services agreements
• Allocating liability for AI system performance, errors and misuse
• Advising on vendor due diligence and risk-shifting provisions
• Supporting M&A due diligence for companies developing or relying on AI
• Advising on related privacy and data security contract terms

We protect innovation and advise on the use of data powering AI systems. This includes:

• Assessing ownership and protection of AI-generated works and inventions
• Advising on data licensing, acquisition and sharing agreements
• Addressing trade secrets and proprietary training data protections
• Helping clients manage open-source software use in AI development