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Michael Best attorneys Laura Lamansky and Lyle Gravatt presentation will provide participants with an understanding of today’s pressing issues related to AI, copyright law, and rights of publicity. The presentation will include an overview of AI in the context of copyright law, a summary of current U.S. case law, and a discussion of how AI is changing rights of publicity laws and practices.

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AI and machine learning have the capability to propel the construction industry to new heights, improving outcomes for workers, contractors, developers, and end clients. These technologies can help companies optimize processes, improve safety, increase productivity, automate tasks, and make informed decisions. The goal is to capture these benefits while deftly navigating adoption hurdles and potential risks.

Join us for an engaging discussion as we unravel the dual nature of opportunities and challenges that AI presents, while providing tailored insights. Michael Best’s Sarah Alt, Chief Process & AI Officer, Linda Emery, Partner, Ashley Felton, Partner, and Roy Wagner, Partner and Construction Group Leader, will delve into AI’s unique implications for the construction industry, how you can leverage this new technology, and the pitfalls to avoid.

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The advantages of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for content creators are clear. GenAI has the potential to unleash creativity with unparalleled efficiency, enabling rapid deployment of tailored content. With these advantages come risk. The growth of AI has raised questions about IP ownership, and created new liabilities and risk for commercial use of content incorporating GenAI outputs. Businesses who engage content creators and GenAI vendors should be keenly aware of the contracts and policies governing these relationships. The legal landscape is evolving quickly and many of the historical templates and clauses do not sufficiently address the new challenges created by AI.

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What a year it has been for trademark and copyright legal issues! The Supreme Court addressed the intersection of trademark law and parody, copyright law and fair use, and the geographic scope of the Lanham Act, the U.S. law governing trademarks. AI has exploded and raised many questions about how our copyright laws should apply to generative AI and its content outputs. In addition, recent consumer protection legislation governing online marketplaces may help brand owners target the source of counterfeits and other unauthorized products. 

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Partners Galen Mason from Venture Best—our emerging companies and venture capital group—and Derek Stettner from our Intellectual Property practice group will discuss the critical legal aspects of AI development, including building AI solutions, licensing AI tools and data for enterprises, investor expectations in AI-driven companies, success stories, and pitfalls. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to navigate the AI landscape from our team of leaders in this space.

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Our webinar, Demystifying AI, will feature Michael Best’s Chief Process & AI Officer, Sarah Alt, as she provides an overview of how AI works and why it is critical for companies to consider its impact on business operations.

This discussion will cover: 

• AI fundamentals 
• Legal and ethical implications
• What we're seeing now and foresee in the future of AI  

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