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Governor Ferguson signed HB 1170 into law, imposing new disclosure and technical requirements on generative AI systems. At a high level, this Act requires covered providers to enable users to determine whether content was generated or materially altered by the covered provider’s generative AI systems.

Quantum computing is fundamentally changing data security. Experts predict that within the next 10 to 20 years, quantum computing will be able to break the encryption methods commonly used today to secure personal data. The risk? Encrypted data stolen today may become readable in the future.

Breaking down the latest recommendation from the Washington State AI Task Force, how HB 1168 ties in, and what California has to do with it. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses and legal professionals operate. From contract review to legal compliance monitoring, AI offers speed, efficiency, and insight. However, with these benefits comes a hidden risk: AI bias.

Valerie Shmigol attended IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit (“IAPP GPS25”) in Washington D.C. 

On schedule, Washington State's AI Task Force ("Task Force") published its Inaugural Report ("Report"). Spanning 49 pages, the Report largely reiterates familiar information, offers one policy recommendation, and leaves us with many lingering questions. Let's dive in. 

As Attorney General, Bob Ferguson successfully led efforts to create an Artificial Intelligence Task Force. Artificial intelligence could be one of the first issues Bob Ferguson addresses as governor, with the Task Force scheduled to release its preliminary report just a few weeks before he is sworn in.

There are specific takeaways that in-house counsel should consider as they make policy decisions about incorporating genAI tools into their respective practices.