JOHN P. O’BRIEN, TECHNOLOGY ATTORNEY

The Dangers of Using Someone’s Likeness With Software

With actors on strike and deepfakes plaguing the internet, it is clear that AI replicas of real people are here to stay. While this technology certainly has the capability to transform many industries, entrepreneurs must be careful how they use someone else’s likeness in software applications. This is especially true if you use someone’s likeness […]

Batterygate Leads to Serious Legal Changes for Virtually All Tech Companies

“Batterygate” is nothing new, and it has plagued Apple for many years. However, recent legal developments in this area may have far-reaching effects for a wide range of tech companies. Consumers have shown that they have absolutely no patience for electronic devices that slow down with age, and many companies face accusations of “planned obsolescence.” […]

OpenAI Sued After ChatGPT “Makes Up Lies”

Within a very short period of time, ChatGPT has completely changed the world of online content. Freelance writers suddenly find themselves being replaced by artificial intelligence, and the software seems to be efficient enough to mimic humans almost perfectly. But those who rely on ChatGPT too heavily may encounter legal issues in the future. On […]

OpenAI Sued for Using Copyrighted Material to Train ChatGPT

These days, Artificial Intelligence is the name of the game in the tech world. The rise of AI has contributed to massive growth in the sector, pushing the American economy further at a time when many economists were predicting stagnation or decline. AI serves as a reminder that technology always has the potential to surprise […]

Can You Be Sued for “Planned Obsolescence?”

Planned obsolescence is when products are intentionally designed  to fail after a certain age or amount of use. This is obviously illegal, but it may be more common than many people realize. The tech world is certainly no stranger to this controversy, and a number of software and hardware developers have been accused of this […]

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