JOHN P. O’BRIEN, TECHNOLOGY ATTORNEY

AI Startups Face Serious Challenges in the Music Industry

Artificial intelligence is challenging virtually every aspect of art, and music is no exception. Some argue (somewhat understandably) that an AI platform will never be able to match the music produced by a human composer. Music certainly has a certain undefinable quality – an almost magical element that only the human soul can generate. Could […]

The New Administration’s Approach to AI Policies and Regulations

The new administration has announced an “AI Action Plan” to ensure looser regulations for artificial intelligence developments. This might seem like positive news for AI startups throughout the country, but what does it actually mean? How might the administration’s plans conflict with state regulations on AI? It makes sense to unpack this policy shift, especially […]

First-Ever Victory Against AI in Landmark Copyright Case

Until now, AI companies seem completely impervious to copyright infringement lawsuits. Although many had attempted to challenge alleged copyright infringement committed by AI companies, none had been successful. It seemed as though AI occupied a legal gray area of copyright law – and there was nothing that anyone could do about it. However, a recent […]

The Dangers of Exaggerating AI Capabilities in Your Startup

Since the emergence of Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream, many companies have wasted no time in “jumping on the bandwagon.” Some of these companies are legitimate leaders in the space, and they have every right to advertise their AI capabilities to the general public. On the other hand, some companies have more peripheral connections to […]

The Monopolization of AI: Can Smaller Startups Even Compete?

On a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Podcast, billionaire Marc Andreessen voiced his concerns about the world of AI, implying that this industry is vulnerable to serious tech monopolization. According to this Silicon Valley veteran, there may only be a few AI companies in the future – and these companies could be at least […]

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