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The Legal Innovation & Technology Lab is part of the clinics at Suffolk University Law School. Here's a taste of what we do (mostly #a2j w/ some #nlp, #ml, et al. mixed in): Document assembly/guided interviews: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3911381 (SSRN paper) ML/AI issue spotting API (free for non-profits): https://spot.suffolklitlab.org/ Posts ending w/ "๐Ÿค– #autosum" include an automated summary,ยน Boosts & Favs โ‰  ๐Ÿ‘ ___ ยน With code by @Colarusso

TL;DR: Anthropic CEO Amodei argues against a decadelong freeze on AI laws, claiming the rapid pace of AI development will lead to significant changes in just two years. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/06/in-10-years-all-bets-are-off-anthropic-ceo-opposes-decade-long-freeze-on-state-ai-laws/ #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: German police claim to have uncovered the identity of the Trickbot and Conti ransomware leader known as 'Stern,' revealing a surprising connection in the cybercrime underworld. https://www.wired.com/story/stern-trickbot-identified-germany-bka/ #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) threatens to impose censorship online under the guise of protecting minors, leading to over-censorship and suppressing important discussions. Despite claims to the contrary, the bill creates a vast legal framework that could stifle free speech and harm small platforms disproportionately. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/05/kids-online-safety-act-will-make-internet-worse-everyone #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: Yahoo is eyeing a potential acquisition of Google's Chrome, amid ongoing court proceedings concerning Google's search monopoly, as revealed during the Justice Department's trial. https://www.theverge.com/policy/655975/yahoo-search-web-browser-prototype-google-trial-antitrust-chrome #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: Florida's proposed social media bill mandates encryption backdoors for law enforcement, jeopardizing privacy and online safety for minors. Critics argue this measure could lead to a dangerous precedent, compromising the integrity of end-to-end encryption. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/04/floridas-new-social-media-bill-says-quiet-part-out-loud-and-demands-encryption #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: Kalshi is making waves in the prediction market space as the largest platform in the U.S., but its legitimacy is challenged by some states viewing it as gambling, while others see it as a financial innovation. https://techcrunch.com/video/how-kalshi-helped-prediction-markets-go-mainstream/ #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: Apple has been ordered to permit app sideloading in Brazil within 90 days, following similar requirements in the EU. This decision highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by the tech giant regarding its app store policies. https://www.theverge.com/news/625753/apple-ios-alternative-app-stores-sideloading-brazil #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: A Georgia-based scam network used deepfake videos and fake celebrity endorsements to con $35 million from 6,000 investors across the UK, Europe, and Canada, highlighting significant issues with online fraud and advertising regulations. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/mar/05/revealed-the-scammers-who-conned-savers-out-of-35m-using-fake-celebrity-ads #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: Legal professionals are increasingly utilizing AI for contract management, with 79% of firms adopting some form of AI technology in their operations, a significant rise from previous years. https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/12/spotdraft-taps-ai-to-help-streamline-contract-management/ #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: Zolgensma, a groundbreaking gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, has sparked debate over its $2 million price tag, reflecting the complex interplay between essential drug development supported by public funds and the for-profit motives of biotech companies. The narrative reveals a troubling trend in the pharmaceutical industry where patient needs are often overshadowed by profit-driven pricing strategies. https://www.propublica.org/article/zolgensma-sma-novartis-drug-prices-gene-therapy-avexis #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: A Florida data broker revealed in a letter to a US senator that it acquired sensitive information on military personnel in Germany through a Lithuanian firm, highlighting the widespread reach of online ad surveillance. https://www.wired.com/story/rtb-location-data-us-military/ #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: Harrison Ford's comments on AI in video games highlight the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike over compensation for voice actors as generative AI threatens their livelihoods. Major game publishers like Activision Blizzard and Disney are in the spotlight amid calls for transparency and consent regarding AI-generated performances. https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/feb/12/how-harrison-ford-brought-a-strike-over-use-of-ai-in-video-games-to-the-worlds-attention #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum

TL;DR: The Department of Justice is pushing for a breakup of Google, calling for the sale of Chrome and Android while challenging its payment practices for search defaults, which could dramatically reshape the tech landscape. https://www.vox.com/technology/387375/google-chrome-antitrust-privacy-android #law #tech #legaltech โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿค– #autosum