The Intersection of Generative AI, National Security + the Law: A Fluet Webinar Series

Practical Guide to Avoiding Common Pain Points

Who doesn't love automation that leads to more agile and efficient decisions? The market has spoken and the proportion of companies adopting artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations is on the rise, nearly doubling since 2017. However, this rapid adoption has resulted in a significant increase in the number of AI-related incidents over the past several years. Making the case that the implementation, and use, of any AI-based technology into a business environment must be handled strategically, responsibly, and ethically in order to protect business interest.    

Serving as the premier law firm for the national security, aerospace, defense, and intelligence sectors, Fluet attorneys consistently monitor and stay up to date with industry trends to proactively guide businesses to avoid common pitfalls. Armed with over 7 years’ experience actively advising AI companies and four integrated Practice Groups, this conversational webinar series will outline timely considerations of the implications of AI for businesses currently using (or contemplating using) Generative AI in day-to-day operations.

Click below to watch sessions from the series on YouTube!

Session Complete: Navigating the Legal Landscape of GenAI: Protecting Your Business in the Age of AI Innovation

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, members of Fluet's Corporate + Transactional Practice had a lively discussion on key legal considerations related to GenAI and minimizing and/or allocating risk. 

This session focused on: 

  • The kinds of legal issues facing GenAI companies. What sorts of cases have we seen already? What else seems likely?
  • How GenAI companies defending against these lawsuits.
  • Risks to consider that companies using AI face.
  • How companies can protect themselves while still taking advantage of innovative technologies. 

Speaker Information

Moderator: France Hoang, Partner

Panelist: Brad McConnell, Corporate + Transactional Practice Chair

Panelist: Phyllicia Hoffman Tanenbaum, Senior Associate 

Session Complete: Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: Empowering GovCon Employees While Protecting GovCons

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, members of Fluet’s Government Contracts Practice discussed key considerations and approaches to allowing the use of GenAI in the workplace.

The session focused on: 

  • Strategies to help ensure responsible and ethical use of generative AI by employees.
  • Considerations for implementing restrictions and evaluating appropriate use cases for AI by employees.
  • Risks and precautions for contractors allowing employee use of AI.

Speaker Information

Moderator: France Hoang, Partner

Panelist: Marlena Ewald, Government Contracts Practice Chair

Panelist: Grace Williams, Senior Associate 

Session Complete: From Borders to Bytes: GenAI's Impact on International Trade Regulations

On Wednesday, October 25, members of Fluet's International Trade Practice dove into the complex world of trade compliance, primarily focusing on key international trade and national security issues surrounding the use of GenAI in business.

During the webinar, our team will help you:

  • Begin to think about the nexus between export compliance and the practical uses of GenAI;
  • Navigate relationships with foreign AI firms; and
  • Forecast the impact of future regulatory reform.

Speaker Information

Moderator: France Hoang, Partner

Panelist: Adam Munitz, International Trade Practice Co-Chair

Panelist: Kathleen "Katie" Cusack, Associate

Session Complete: AI and Intellectual Property: Maximizing Value and Minimizing Risk

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, a panel of technology and intellectual property lawyers from Day Pitney LLP, a valuable Fluet strategic partner, discussed the rights of content creators, developers and businesses with respect to content generated through the use of generative AI (GenAI) tools.

The presentation addressed:

  • The challenges in protecting AI-generated creations under existing intellectual property laws in the U.S.
  • Strategies businesses can employ to effectively manage and protect their own and others’ intellectual property when using GenAI tools.
  • Unique intellectual property rights and licensing considerations with respect to AI generated output that is based on or incorporates open-source software.
  • The question "does the use of pre-existing data affect intellectual property rights when developing AI algorithms?"

Speaker Information

Moderator: France Hoang, Partner

Panelist: Kritika Bharadwaj, Partner, Technology, Day Pitney 

Panelist: Woo Sin Sean Park, Senior Associate, Intellectual Property, Day Pitney

Session Complete: Balancing the Risks and Potential of New Technology: Key Considerations of GenAI in Government Contracting

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, members of Fluet’s Government Contracts Practice discussed considerations and approaches to incorporating GenAI into the products and services they provide to United States Government customers.

During the webinar, our attorneys: 

  • Discussed the potential benefits and challenges of GenAI in Government Contracting.
  • Touched on current and evolving regulations, guidance and cases.
  • Outlined key legal considerations when using GenAI in products and services offered to the federal government.

Speaker Information

Moderator: France Hoang, Partner

Panelist: Marlena Ewald, Government Contracts Practice Chair

Panelist: Jane Johansen, Counsel