A family’s ordinary afternoon was shattered when an unknown number added multiple relatives, including a teenager, to a group chat and shared what appeared to be AI-generated explicit images of a family member, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. The goal was simple: to extort money by threatening to release the images more widely. The scheme was sophisticated, leveraging
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Cybersecurity Coalition Calls for Collective Action as AI Changes the Threat Landscape
A broad coalition of artificial intelligence developers, cybersecurity companies, financial institutions, technology providers, and other organizations has issued an open letter calling for a coordinated effort to strengthen cyber defenses.
“We have a limited window to strengthen cyber defenses.”
The letter warns that AI-enabled cyberattacks have become more widespread and sophisticated. At the same time, it argues that advances
Negotiating HR Vendor Agreements in the Age of AI: Key Provisions and Considerations
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming human resources operations. From AI-powered recruiting platforms that screen résumés and rank candidates, to onboarding tools that personalize new-hire experiences, performance management systems that predict attrition, identity verification solutions using biometrics, and platforms administering ERISA-governed benefit plans, employers are increasingly relying on third-party vendors whose products are built on or enabled by AI. For labor
California Bill to Address Wearable Recording Devices, including Glasses
Senate Bill (SB) 1130, legislation that would establish criminal penalties for certain uses of wearable recording devices, continues to move through the California legislature. I’ve had the honor of discussing this measure with staff of the bill’s sponsor, California State Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes, and anticipate there will be more efforts to enact laws seeking to impose measured responses
Is Someone Recording? Managing the Workplace Risks of Portable AI Notetakers
AI notetakers illustrate how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how people work. For example, there are now “AI Assistants” that snap onto the back of cell phones like a wireless battery pack. Instead of taking detailed notes during a meeting, preparing a summary, and identifying follow-up items, employees can use an AI notetaker to complete these tasks almost instantly. These
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Technology: A Potential New Wave of Privacy Litigation
If you have heard of CIPA, BIPA, GIPA, or TCPA litigation, you may have an idea of where this post is headed. These acronyms reference federal and state laws that permit a private right of action for certain privacy-related claims, affording successful plaintiffs with statutory remedies. In a recent case, Bartholomew v. Parking Concepts, Inc., an appellate court
IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Issues AI Guidance: Tax Professionals Also Face AI Ethics and Compliance Obligations
For much of the past two years, discussions regarding generative artificial intelligence (AI) in professional services seems to have focused on lawyers, and perhaps for good reason. Courts have sanctioned attorneys who submitted briefs containing fabricated case citations. In response to these and other mishaps, several state bars issued ethics opinions often applying existing professional obligations to AI such as
Alabama State Bar Issues AI Ethics Guidance for Lawyers: Key Questions and Practical Answers
The Alabama State Bar has joined a growing number of jurisdictions providing formal guidance on lawyers’ use of artificial intelligence. Formal Opinion 2026-01, Artificial Intelligence Use: Best Practices Under Existing Professional Conduct Rules, does not create new ethical obligations. Instead, it explains how longstanding duties under the Rules of Professional Conduct apply when lawyers use generative AI and emerging
AI Glasses Not a Good Look in New York Courthouses
New York has become the first state to prohibit AI-enabled smart glasses and other recording-enabled eyewear in all state courthouses. The new policy reflects growing concern over the ability of these devices to discreetly capture audio, video, photographs, and AI-generated transcripts. Below are answers to some common questions about the new rule and what it may signal for how organizations
AI in the Empire State, Two Bills Could Create New Compliance Obligations
New York organizations using artificial intelligence should keep a close eye on two pending state bills that could create new notice and reporting obligations. Both bills have passed the Senate and Assembly, but as of June 25, 2026, neither appears to have been signed by the Governor. Still, they offer a clear signal that New York lawmakers are focused on