The Seventh Annual Innovation and Technology Law Conference, titled "Generative AI: Infringement or Innovation?", was organized by Seattle University School of Law. This virtual event, held on May 31, 2024, was part of the Summer Institute for Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (SITIE) and sponsored by the school's Technology, Innovation Law, and Ethics (TILE) Program, the Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental & Innovation Law (SJTEIL), and Miller Nash LLP.
The conference addressed a range of pressing legal issues arising from the advent of generative artificial intelligence. Key topics included the use of generative AI by legal professionals, the copyright status of AI-generated outputs, the implications of AI training on existing works without attribution or compensation, and the potential legal liabilities associated with AI-generated content. Sessions featured discussions on reimagining copyright in the AI era, the case for infringement, digital resurrection, the intersection of AI and artists, and generative AI tort liability.
Notable speakers included Professor Juan Carlos Reyes from Seattle University, Professor Edward Lee from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Professor Matthew Sag from Emory University Law School, attorney Steve Cohen from Pollock Cohen LLP, attorney Ian Crosby from Susman Godfrey LLP, attorney Joseph R. Saveri, and Tim O'Reilly from O'Reilly Media. The event provided opportunities for attendees to engage with leading experts in the field and participate in discussions on the evolving legal landscape of generative AI.
This conference was particularly relevant for legal professionals, academics, and students interested in the intersection of technology and law. Attendees gained valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI, equipping them to navigate the complexities of this rapidly evolving field.
Speakers(16)
Anthony Varona
Dean at Seattle University School of Law
Dean of Seattle University School of Law, overseeing academic and administrative functions.
Edward Lee
Professor of Law; Director of the Program in Intellectual Property Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law
Professor of Law and Director of the Program in Intellectual Property Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Heather Johnson
General Counsel at SubPop Records
General Counsel at SubPop Records, addressing the balance between technology and artistic creation.
Ian Crosby
Partner at Susman Godfrey LLP
Partner at Susman Godfrey LLP, involved in significant cases concerning AI and copyright law.
Joseph R. Saveri
Founder at Joseph Saveri Law Firm
Founder of the Joseph Saveri Law Firm, specializing in lawsuits involving unauthorized use of works by generative AI companies.
Juan Carlos Reyes
Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Seattle University
Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Seattle University, focusing on collaborative projects with AI in literary works.
LeighAnne Thompson
Associate Director, Law Library Digital Innovation; Associate Director, TILE at Seattle University School of Law
Associate Director for Digital Innovation at Seattle University’s Law Library and Associate Director of the TILE program.
Margaret Chon
Donald and Lynda Horowitz Endowed Chair for the Pursuit of Justice; Co-Director, TILE at Seattle University School of Law
Donald and Lynda Horowitz Endowed Chair for the Pursuit of Justice and Co-Director of the TILE program at Seattle University School of Law.
Mark Chinen
Professor of Law at Seattle University School of Law
Professor of Law at Seattle University School of Law, discussing tort law in relation to artificial intelligence.
Matthew Sag
Professor of Law in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science at Emory University Law School
Professor of Law specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science at Emory University Law School.
Moorisha Bey-Taylor
Attorney at Law Office of Moorisha Bey-Taylor
Attorney at the Law Office of Moorisha Bey-Taylor, focusing on legal issues at the intersection of technology and art.
Sarah Duran
Attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine
Attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine, specializing in legal matters related to generative AI and artists.
Steve Cohen
Partner at Pollock Cohen LLP
Partner at Pollock Cohen LLP, focusing on class action lawsuits involving voiceover actors and AI misuse.
Steven W. Bender
Associate Dean for Planning and Strategic Initiatives; Co-Director, TILE; Professor at Seattle University School of Law
Associate Dean for Planning and Strategic Initiatives, Co-Director of the TILE program, and Professor at Seattle University School of Law.
Tim O'Reilly
Founder and CEO at O'Reilly Media
Founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media, discussing ethical and economic implications of AI in content creation.
Victoria J. Haneman
Professor of Law at Creighton University School of Law
Professor of Law at Creighton University School of Law, focusing on digital rights and posthumous control over digital selves.
Event Details
- Date
- May 31, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States
- Virtual
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, and students interested in technology and law.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Approximately 140 registrants participated live or viewed the recording.