By Brent C. J. Britton
Earlier this month, a California appeals court slapped a lawyer with a $10,000 fine for filing a brief full of hallucinated case law, citations straight out of ChatGPT’s fever dream. The court published its opinion
Brent Britton's blog, published by Brent Britton, explores the intersection of law and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital ethics. The blog discusses legal challenges related to AI-generated content, including liability for AI hallucinations and regulatory frameworks for AI applications such as chatbots. It also addresses intellectual property issues surrounding generative AI art and software. Additionally, the blog provides guidance on legal compliance for cryptocurrency projects, emphasizing the importance of early and thorough legal involvement. The content often reflects on the societal and ethical implications of technology in the legal context.
By Brent C. J. Britton
Earlier this month, a California appeals court slapped a lawyer with a $10,000 fine for filing a brief full of hallucinated case law, citations straight out of ChatGPT’s fever dream. The court published its opinion…
My team and I, we are crypto lawyers much of the time. We work in many other areas of technology law, but we spend a lot of time working on cryptocurrency projects. We know as much about blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs,…
In a talk that was as engaging as it was enlightening, Brent Britton broke down the crucial role intellectual property (IP) plays in today’s innovation-driven world. Whether you’re a startup founder, investor, or creative professional, understanding IP is essential for…
Present and Happy to be here
Can there be anyone more present and happy to be here than Stephen Hawking in zero g?
And can there be any greater poetry than Stephen Hawking slipping the surly bonds of gravity, when…
You cannot use a brand in commerce if your use would be confusingly similar to someone else’s brand. So, do not name your company or your product or service without clearing trademark rights first. Once you choose your name, scour…
I meet with a lot of folks who have come up with a nifty idea for a product, but who, for various reasons, don’t want to be entrepreneurs. Instead, they want to sell their idea to a big company.
If…
When courting potential investors with an executive summary, or even just an email, see if you can deploy a seriously captivating hook right off the bat. I know this is easier said than done. But remember, your executive summary is…