The cybersecurity world has been in a state of alarm since Anthropic’s April 7, 2026, announcement of Claude Mythos Preview. And to many, the hysteria does not look like hype. Anthropic says Mythos can uncover long-buried vulnerabilities in critical code,
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The Debevoise & Plimpton Data Blog, published by the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton, covers legal developments and regulatory issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. It addresses topics such as AI regulation in advertising, right of publicity laws, governance and risk management for AI adoption, and regulatory oversight reports from agencies like FINRA. The blog also discusses privacy enforcement trends, data security compliance, and cybersecurity incident response strategies. It provides insights on the intersection of technology and law, focusing on compliance obligations, risk mitigation, and evolving legal frameworks affecting businesses and financial institutions.
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Debevoise ARB-COMPASS Tool Qualifies as Finalists for GAR-LCIA Hackathon
We are proud to share that a Debevoise team recently advanced to the final round of the inaugural GAR-LCIA Hackathon as one of four finalists. The recognition was awarded for the team’s creation of the Arbitral Comprehensive Merits & Procedural…
DOJ Signals AI Prosecution Priorities with Charges Against AI Technology Company Executives
By Avi Gesser
On April 17, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York unsealed a 10-count indictment against Harish Chidambaran and Farhan Naqvi, the respective former CEO and CFO of iLearningEngines, Inc. (“iLearning”), which marketed itself as an…
Preparing for AI Whistleblowers – 2026 Update
By Avi Gesser
As artificial intelligence (“AI”) use and capabilities surged in 2024, we wrote about a new emerging risk for companies: AI whistleblowers. Two years later, in 2026, the current administration has generally reduced enforcement and de-emphasized whistleblower awards. Nonetheless, the Trump…
Agent Washing: Disclosure Risks in the Emerging Market for AI Agents
By Avi Gesser
“AI washing” occurs when a company either overstates its use of artificial intelligence, or overstates what its AI systems can do. That risk is now taking a more specific and potentially more consequential form: agent washing. Agent washing refers to…
Erez Liebermann to speak at Incident Response Forum D.C. 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM (ET), Erez Liebermann will speak at Incident Response Forum D.C. 2026 on a panel titled “Cyber Threat Landscape: Preparation and Remediation.”
To register for free, please click here and…
Why Restaurants Still Have Waiters, and Why Clients Will Still Want Lawyers
By Avi Gesser
In a recent post, we argued that AI adoption could actually create more jobs for lawyers, pointing to radiology as a profession where rapid advances in AI have increased demand for human specialists. The restaurant experience offers another useful lens…
Debevoise Shortlisted for Chambers Artificial Intelligence Firm of the Year
By Avi Gesser
We are very proud to announce that Debevoise has been shortlisted for the Chambers USA Awards 2026 in the “Artificial Intelligence Firm of the Year” category, one of only six firms recognized in this category.
The Chambers USA Awards…
Debevoise’s Launch of STAAR 2.0 Featured by Legaltech News
By Avi Gesser
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s launch of STAAR 2.0, the latest version of the firm’s client-facing AI advisory platform, has been featured by Legaltech News (Law.com). STAAR 2.0 is built with Legora’s Portal architecture, which converts the knowledge gained from five…
Trump Administration Releases National Cyber Strategy: Key Takeaways for Businesses
By Avi Gesser
On March 6, 2026, the White House released President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America (the “Strategy”), a directional statement of the Administration’s cybersecurity priorities. The Strategy signals an aggressive posture toward foreign cyber adversaries, a less prescriptive approach to cyber…