Artificial Intelligence: A Primer on Technical Foundations, Legal Implications, and Insurance Coverage

Summary

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a novel technology into a widespread and increasingly utilized tool. Its integration and implementation into legal practice is already significant and will only increase as technology advances. This practice note is designed to provide businesses, and specifically law firms, with a foundational understanding of AI. It outlines the technical underpinnings of AI systems, emerging regulation of AI, the burgeoning legal issues arising from use of AI, and insurance coverage possibilities for liabilities stemming from AI.