New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Katherine B. Forrest | October 28, 2019
"Deepfakes" is the name for highly realistic, falsified imagery and sound recordings; they are digitized and personalized impersonations. Deepfakes are made by using AI-based facial and audio recognition and reconstruction technology; AI algorithms are used to predict facial movements as well as vocal sounds. In her Artificial Intelligence column, Katherine B. Forrest explores the legal issues likely to arise as deepfakes become more prevalent.
By Zach Schlein | October 18, 2019
The Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a court order finding the student guilty of disrupting school activities. The student purportedly posted troubling remarks on a YouTube video depicting the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
By Kenneth Artz | October 11, 2019
In September, Texas became the first state in the country to criminalize "deepfakes"—video clips created with artificial intelligence that make people appear to say or do something they did not. But legal experts questioned the new law's constitutionality and said the rapidly evolving technology behind deepfakes has the potential wreak havoc on the legal system, particularly when it comes to authenticating evidence in litigation.
By R. Robin McDonald | October 10, 2019
A criminal defense lawyer for convicted child molester and Dragon Con founder Ed Kramer claims in a new motion that Gwinnett District Attorney Danny Porter secured a new bogus indictment accusing Kramer of sexually exploiting children based on widely circulated artwork by photographer Sally Mann.
By David Kalat, BRG | October 7, 2019
In this month's look at the history of cybersecurity, David Kalat examines how forensic analysis was used to catch one of America's most notorious serial killers after three decades.
By Victoria Hudgins | September 6, 2019
Hackers are not only elusive to catch when they've gotten into your software infrastructure, they can be exceedingly difficult to prosecute in a U.S. court, even if you can get them to show up in the first place.
By Ross Todd | September 1, 2019
U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia Demarchi in San Jose found that forcing an individual to use a biometric feature such as a fingerprint to unlock an electronic device is an "inherently testimonial" act subject to Fifth Amendment protections.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Katherine B. Forrest | July 29, 2019
In her Artificial Intelligence column, Katherine B. Forrest writes: At the beginning of a new technological era, which virtual reality powered by AI presents, there are opportunities. Here, the opportunities to understand what rules we will want (or not want) to live by are real. Powerful virtual environments in which large numbers of people spend time are clearly several years away, but a robust dialogue between now and then will help us gather our thoughts and our philosophies, and craft our answers to these new challenges.
By Victoria Hudgins | July 26, 2019
While New York state's criminal discovery reforms to improve access to evidence were welcomed by many, observers say they may not lead to higher adoption of e-discovery tools, despite the need for more quick, efficient review.
By Dan M. Clark | July 23, 2019
People who share the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images will soon be subject to civil litigation and up to a year in jail. Victims of “revenge porn” will also be able to seek a court-ordered injunction to have their images removed from a website.
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