Technology & Society

AI voice spoofing fraud can steal a victim’s savings in as little as a 10‑second phone call by using AI‑cloned voices to impersonate trusted family members or officials. These scams often pressure retirees into urgent wire transfers or sharing account access before they can verify the caller’s identity. This article explains how voice‑cloning fraud works, […]

The new federal standard strengthens how workers can prove AI workplace discrimination under Title VII by tying biased AI decisions to employer liability. EEOC and related federal guidance emphasize disparate impact evidence, validation, and reasonable accommodations when automated tools screen or evaluate employees. This article explains what changed, what evidence matters, and how employees and […]

An AI-drafted will can be rejected or partially invalidated in probate if it isn’t properly executed or its terms are unclear. Probate judges focus on statutory signing/witness rules and evidence of testamentary capacity and intent—not who typed the document. This article explains what the judge scrutinized, the most common AI-will pitfalls, and practical steps to […]

Yes—an AI-generated witness statement can be admitted in court, as a judge has now allowed such evidence in at least one case. The ruling signals that AI outputs may be treated like other digital records, but only if parties can meet authentication, reliability, and hearsay requirements. This article explains what the decision means, the legal […]

The Supreme Court is poised to decide whether AI voice cloning can be stopped under existing rights like publicity and privacy, potentially setting a nationwide standard. That ruling would clarify what claims and remedies apply when your voice is copied without consent. This article explains the case, what’s at stake, and practical steps to protect […]

New data sale disclosure rules require companies to clearly disclose when they sell personal data and how consumers can opt out. These notices must be easy to find and explain what data is sold and to whom. This article covers the new disclosure requirements, your consumer rights, and steps to take if your data is […]

In the U.S., you can face liability for bot-generated posts when you authorized, directed, or materially contributed to the specific unlawful content. Courts treat bots as tools, so intent, control, and foreseeability often determine who “said” it. This article explains the emerging legal test, key defenses, and how users, companies, and platforms assess risk. When […]

Today, an AI itself can’t go to jail in the U.S.; criminal liability typically attaches to a human or corporate entity that deployed, controlled, or negligently supervised it. Prosecutors look for intent, duty, and foreseeability, while civil suits often target manufacturers, developers, employers, or owners. This article explains who can be charged and what factors […]

Sometimes—but there is no single U.S. law that guarantees your face can be deleted from an AI model. Deletion depends on the agency, the data source, and applicable state privacy/biometric laws, and trained models often can’t be cleanly “untrained.” This article explains when removal is possible, how to request it, and what legal options exist […]