AI Counsel Code

Maggie Welsh and Steve Mann explore the legal challenges in AI partnerships. They discuss best practices for engaging with AI vendors, focusing on data protection, ownership of AI-generated outputs, and the importance of clear, enforceable contracts. They emphasize proactive measures to protect data and intellectual property in the evolving AI landscape.

Mark Speegle hosts a discussion with Jesse Adland, Director in the Law Department at AMD. They explore AI legal challenges, the role of AMD's AI group, industry trends, and the dynamic nature of AI's legal landscape. Jesse shares insights on managing AI projects, intellectual property concerns, and the rapidly evolving regulatory framework.

Maggie Welsh welcomes Parker Hancock to explore AI advancements and upcoming regulatory shifts for 2025. They delve into key technologies like DeepSeek models and test time compute, while unpacking crucial updates on AI regulations, including the EU AI Act and state-level U.S. laws. The conversation also covers how companies can navigate AI risks, with a particular focus on copyright and application-specific compliance.

Maggie Welsh and Scott Nelson discuss the growing use of AI in employment decision-making. They explore the prevalence of AI in recruitment and performance management, the potential for AI-induced discrimination, and both federal and state regulatory efforts to manage these risks.

In the final episode of this three-part series, AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh turns the mic over to Baker Botts Austin partner Mark Speegle and Dr. Pablo Rivas, a computer science professor at Baylor University and an expert on large language models, where they continue their engaging discussion on AI and the challenges it currently faces - specifically pertaining to copyright law.

In the second episode of this three-part series, AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh turns the mic over to Baker Botts Austin partner Mark Speegle and Dr. Pablo Rivas, a computer science professor at Baylor University and an expert on large language models, for a discussion on the status of AI, where AI is going and what challenges it currently faces.

In the first episode of this three-part series, AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh turns the mic over to Baker Botts Austin partner Mark Speegle and Dr. Pablo Rivas, a computer science professor at Baylor University and an expert on large language models, for a discussion on AI’s definition and how it’s used today.

Maggie Welsh and Brendan Quigley delve into the Department of Justice’s evolving approach to artificial intelligence. They explore the DOJ’s strategies for addressing AI-related challenges, including regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, and ethical considerations.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts Dallas partner John Lawrence to discuss the SEC’s disclosure requirements related to AI. They discuss what companies should be thinking about in terms of SEC disclosures related to AI and what companies should watch out for in terms of overstating their AI use.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts Washington, D.C. partner Sterling Marchand to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns. They discuss use cases for AI in political campaigns, the risk of misinformation and the FCC’s proposed rulemaking that would require transparency and disclosures when AI is used.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts New York partner Rich Harper to discuss artificial intelligence and legal ethical rules. They discuss the challenges, risk management issues, and how attorneys should be approaching generative AI in light of legal ethical rules.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts Washington, D.C. special counsel Andrew Wilson to discuss legal risks to consider when using open source AI tools and AI-based code generation software.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts New York Partner Julie Albert to discuss the use of AI to create deepfakes, the importance of transparency when using the technology, existing laws that protect victims, and what’s to come.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts Austin Partner Christopher Palermo to discuss challenges and strategies when patenting AI technologies and inventions.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts Washington, D.C. Associate Joe Cahill for part-two of our two-part series examining the EU AI Act. During this episode Maggie and Joe discuss considerations for companies and in-house counsel when collecting and preparing technical documentation related to their AI systems in light of the EU AI Act.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts Washington, D.C. Associate Joe Cahill for part-one of our two-part series examining the EU AI Act. During this episode Maggie and Joe discuss what the EU AI Act covers and how it’s structured.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts Dallas Partner Sarah Dodson to shed light on AI in the boardroom, focusing on self-education, AI as a company tool and its impact, as well as different management approaches.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by New York Associates Nick Palmieri and Elizabeth Rogers who work in the firm’s data privacy and cybersecurity practice group. They are breaking down what those concerns really are and what listeners should be watching for when talking about AI and privacy.

AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh is joined by Baker Botts Houston Senior Associate Parker Hancock to discuss key considerations when building an AI systems in house. They cover the benefits, legal challenges, accuracy, training, and safety.