An event hosted by the American Bar Association Science and Technology Law Section. ” Hosted by the ABA Science & Technology Law Section (SciTech), the Privacy and Emerging Technology National Institute combines Privacy with the Section’s Spring Meeting (PRISM). And like a prism, this enlightening conference provides you with opportunities…
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LexisNexis Announces Public Availability of Personalized AI Assistant Protégé
From a Legaltech News posting by Benjamin Joyner , January 27, 2025. “LexisNexis {has] announced the general availability of Protégé, a personalized artificial intelligence assistant for legal work. The release follows last August’s announcement of Protégé’s commercial preview, which allowed several dozen customers to beta test the product.” “The new…
Exploring Microsoft Copilot: An Experiment in AI Powered Q and A
This compilation is part of an experiment, marking the initial use of Microsoft Copilot as a question-and-answer application. My QUESTION: “Can you give me a list of the most popular programming languages for beginners, including those with features incorporating artificial intelligence(AI).” MICROSOFT COPILOT’S ANSWER: Here are some popular programming languages…
Outcome Litigation Predictions: Theo AI
Theo AI, a cutting-edge generative AI (genAI) startup based in the United States, has positioned itself as the first predictive AI platform designed specifically for litigation. Backed by an impressive $2.2 million in pre-seed funding, the company aims to achieve what no other legal tech firm has successfully accomplished: accurately…
The Potential Impact of Forced Chrome Divestiture on Legal Research in Law Libraries: Some Thoughts
The Justice Department’s potential move to compel Google to sell its Chrome browser could significantly reshape the digital landscape, with direct and indirect consequences for the ability of law libraries to utilize computer-assisted legal research (CALR) to serve patrons effectively. This essay explores how such a divestiture might affect CALR…
Technology Standardization Policy Update, Webinar
Sponsored by the American Bar Association (ABA), Science and Technology Section. November 21, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00pm ET. “The ABA Science & Technology Law Section’s Technical Standardization Committee (TSC) invites you to a webinar briefing with the latest developments in public policy around technical standards. Prompted by rapid technology developments…
Global Encryption Day
Global Encryption Day (GED) is an annual event organized by the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC), designed to raise awareness about the importance of encryption in protecting privacy and securing digital communications. It brings together various stakeholders, including civil society organizations, technology companies, and individuals, to advocate for strong encryption On October 21 2024 the – Internet…
The Digitalist Papers: Artifical Intelligence and Democracy in America, An Overview
Following the introduction of Chat GPT3.5 to the public on November 30, 2022, there have been growing concerns about how the emerging AI revolution can be utilized to reimagine and , if necessary, reinvent new technologies capable of preserving our democracy– as we enter another technological, economic, and political crossroads…
National Town Hall on Scams and Older Adults
Important announcement for seniors: Older adults, families, and professionals who work with older adults are invited to register for an action-oriented National Town Hall on scams and older adults on Wednesday, October 30, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. Presented jointly by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), AARP, and Federal Deposit Insurance…
Cyberspace Law News Fall 2024
News From: Jon M. Garon, Chair, Cyberspace Law Committee, Business Law Section American Bar Association: Dear Colleagues: Here is the latest news about Cyberspace law, including AI, fintech, privacy, cybersecurity, crypto, digital personas and so much more. We look forward to seeing many of you in San Diego. Please join us…