AI Counsel Code

Protecting Trade Secrets in the AI Era

Maggie Welsh and Julie Albert discuss the challenges of protecting trade secrets in AI. They cover the definition of trade secrets, methods for safeguarding valuable information, and the risks posed by unauthorized access and data scraping. Emphasizing the importance of understanding and securing AI tools, they provide insights on maintaining confidentiality in the evolving AI landscape.

Legal Challenges in AI Partnerships

Maggie Welsh and Steve Mann explore the legal challenges in AI partnerships. They discuss best practices for engaging with AI vendors, focusing on data protection, ownership of AI-generated outputs, and the importance of clear, enforceable contracts. They emphasize proactive measures to protect data and intellectual property in the evolving AI landscape.

Understanding AI Legal Structures within a Tech Giant

Mark Speegle hosts a discussion with Jesse Adland, Director in the Law Department at AMD. They explore AI legal challenges, the role of AMD's AI group, industry trends, and the dynamic nature of AI's legal landscape. Jesse shares insights on managing AI projects, intellectual property concerns, and the rapidly evolving regulatory framework.

AI Outlook for 2025

Maggie Welsh welcomes Parker Hancock to explore AI advancements and upcoming regulatory shifts for 2025. They delve into key technologies like DeepSeek models and test time compute, while unpacking crucial updates on AI regulations, including the EU AI Act and state-level U.S. laws. The conversation also covers how companies can navigate AI risks, with a particular focus on copyright and application-specific compliance.

Use of AI in Employment Decision Making

Maggie Welsh and Scott Nelson discuss the growing use of AI in employment decision-making. They explore the prevalence of AI in recruitment and performance management, the potential for AI-induced discrimination, and both federal and state regulatory efforts to manage these risks.

The Future of AI (Part 3)

In the final episode of this three-part series, AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh turns the mic over to Baker Botts Austin partner Mark Speegle and Dr. Pablo Rivas, a computer science professor at Baylor University and an expert on large language models, where they continue their engaging discussion on AI and the challenges it currently faces - specifically pertaining to copyright law.

 

The Future of AI (Part 2)

In the second episode of this three-part series, AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh turns the mic over to Baker Botts Austin partner Mark Speegle and Dr. Pablo Rivas, a computer science professor at Baylor University and an expert on large language models, for a discussion on the status of AI, where AI is going and what challenges it currently faces.

The Future of AI (Part 1)

In the first episode of this three-part series, AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh turns the mic over to Baker Botts Austin partner Mark Speegle and Dr. Pablo Rivas, a computer science professor at Baylor University and an expert on large language models, for a discussion on AI’s definition and how it’s used today.