Ride the Lightning

Jun 23, 2023

ChatGPT Lawyers Whose Brief Cited Non-existent Cases: The Sanctions Seem Modest

The New York Times reported on June 22 that Federal District Court Judge P. Kevin Castel imposed a fine of

Jun 22, 2023

Ransomware Coming on Strong in 2023!

Just when you think ransomware is slowing, it gathers speed again. Bleeping Computer reported that March 2023 broke ransomware attack

Jun 21, 2023

Judges and Lawyers Continue to be Confounded by Artificial Intelligence

Reuters reported on June 16 that lawyers and judges continue to be confounded by artificial intelligence. Zachariah Crabill, a young

Jun 20, 2023

European Union AI Act: Draft Version Agreement

Reuters reported that European Union lawmakers agreed on June 14 to adopt draft artificial intelligence rules which include a ban

Jun 15, 2023

AI Prompt Engineers Make a LOT of Money

Time reported on April 14 that prompt engineers make as much as $335,000 a year. I am not easily surprised

Jun 14, 2023

OpenAI Sued for Defamation: Fabricates Legal Accusation Against Radio Host

On June 9, The Verge reported that OpenAI has been sued for defamation after Mark Walters, a radio host in

Jun 13, 2023

Second Judge Requires Lawyers to Disclose AI Use

Will there be a snowball effect here? Who knows? Reuters reported on June 8 that Judge Stephen Vaden, a judge

Jun 08, 2023

Joint Guide to Securing Remote Access Software from CISA and Partners

I confess that most lawyers will want to make sure this post is forwarded to their cybersecurity experts. It isn’t

Jun 07, 2023

FBI Warning: Scammers Using Public Photos/Videos to Create Deepfakes and Extort Money

PC Magazine reported on June 5 that the FBI has issued a warning that scammers are (no surprise) using AI

Jun 06, 2023

Texas Federal Judge Imposes “AI Pledge” on Lawyers

Reuters reported on May 31 that a Texas federal judge requires attorneys who appear before him to certify that they

Jun 01, 2023

Tech Leaders Warn that AI Could Cause Human Extinction

Cheery headline, isn’t it? Forbes reported on May 30 that some major tech leaders and experts have said that we

May 31, 2023

Nine States Now Have Privacy Laws

May was a big month for state privacy laws. As Schneier on Security reported, Indiana, Iowa and Tennessee all passed