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Open Source AI Versus Proprietary AI Models: Key Differences in Contract Terms and IP Risks - Part 2
The second major risk is infringement liability arising from use of AI models. On this point, proprietary AI models have a distinct advantage, because the AI services agreement will typically provide some protection against potential liabilities for infringing third-party IP. Many AI providers now offer an IP indemnification that covers not only use of the AI system, but also use and distribution of AI-generated output.
Part 1 - Open Source AI Models: How Open Are They Really?
Although most generative AI models like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are proprietary, some AI providers have started to release AI models under an open source or similar licensing arrangement. Meta released its Llama AI model in early 2023, Google released Gemma in 2024, DeepSeek released R1 in January 2025, and there are several others. Using an open AI model can provide significant advantages, including avoidance of licensing fees and greater control over your data.
AI and Emerging Technologies - 2023 Year in Review
2023 YEAR IN REVIEW AI and Emerging Technologies CONTRACTING AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT Evolving AI Vendor Perspectives on Risk Allocation, Indemnification, and Limitations of Liability 2023 brought widespread adoption of generative AI technologies by technology vendors and their customers. As customers scrambled to draft and adopt policies governing their use of generative AI, technology vendors raced (and, in some cases, stumbled) to develop contractual mechanisms to govern such usage.
Generative AI in Contract Terms and Conditions
“The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” ‒Prof. Stephen Hawking While it is obviously premature to determine whether Professor Hawking’s prognostication will be proven correct, we should not kill off basic elements of contract law along the way.
Nine Legal Questions You Might Encounter While Doing Business in the Metaverse
Click here to view original web page at www.natlawreview.com 1. What is the connection among blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the metaverse? Building on the decentralized networks created by blockchain and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer digital commerce using cryptocurrencies and NFTs, the metaverse leverages the power of emerging technologies to unlock a new world of possibilities for how we use the internet and interact with each other virtually.
Nine Legal Questions You Might Encounter While Doing Business in the Metaverse
Monday, February 27, 2023 1. What is the connection among blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the metaverse? By Mayme Donohue Building on the decentralized networks created by blockchain and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer digital commerce using cryptocurrencies and NFTs, the metaverse leverages the power of emerging technologies to unlock a new world of possibilities for how we use the internet and interact with each other virtually.
Nine Legal Questions You Might Encounter While Doing Business in the Metaverse
The metaverse is brimming with multifaceted, thought-provoking legal issues. We can help you develop and execute strategies to traverse this modern frontier. Hunton Andrew Kurth LLP’s Metaverse practice benefits from the skills of our lawyers across the firm.
Nine Legal Questions You Might Encounter While Doing Business in the Metaverse
The metaverse is brimming with multifaceted, thought-provoking legal issues. We can help you develop and execute strategies to traverse this modern frontier. Hunton Andrew Kurth LLP’s Metaverse practice benefits from the skills of our lawyers across the firm.
What Are IP Rights in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)?
A study to be conducted jointly by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and US Copyright Office (USCO) aims to bring clarity to this cloudy issue.
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