JOHN P. O’BRIEN, TECHNOLOGY ATTORNEY

Recent Insights From Three Major AI Lawsuits

AI lawsuits continue at a staggering pace, and it seems as though new filings occur with each passing week. This highlights the legal ambiguity of artificial intelligence and the fact that many important questions still remain unanswered. Recent lawsuits also show that AI has the power to affect virtually every major industry – from news […]

Why Did Elon Musk Drop His Lawsuit Against OpenAI?

The battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is one of the true dramas of the modern tech world. However, the story has just taken a major twist – one that some observers describe as a “U-turn.” Abruptly – and seemingly without reason – Musk has decided to drop his lawsuit against OpenAI. The move […]

The Magnificent Seven Face Numerous Lawsuits in the United States

The so-called “magnificent seven” are leading the US economy. In 2023, Yahoo Finance reported that they had gained 71% while the other 493 companies in the S&P 500 trailed by a considerable margin. Despite their name, the magnificent seven do not represent the top seven companies in the index. Analysts group NVIDIA, Apple, Meta, Facebook, […]

The Legal Risks of Overstating Your Technology’s Capabilities

It is all too easy to get caught up in the hype of new technology. While getting excited about innovative software is not a crime, overstating your product’s capabilities might be. Tech companies in the United States should understand various laws regarding misleading, deceptive, or false advertising. Aside from simply alienating your customers and generating […]

Chinese Tech Companies Fight Back Against Military Allegations

With the extreme polarization of the geopolitical world, it is often difficult to discern between genuine technology threats, complete propaganda, and that murky gray area in between. Most Western observers assume that Chinese companies are unequivocally linked with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), at least to some extent, and this presents both civilian and military […]

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