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In this tech podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, runs a solo episode as her own guest to wrap up the second season of Kassi &.

Kassi discusses the EU AI Act and its implications for AI systems. She explains the timeline for the act's effectiveness and the different categories of risk that AI systems fall under. Kassi also highlights the need for AI compliance and governance, and the importance of conducting an AI mapping exercise to identify the AI tools in use. She mentions other AI regulations in the US, such as the Colorado AI Act and the Utah AI Policy Act. Kassi concludes by discussing the future of AI, including generative AI, robotics, hologram technology, and augmented reality.

Key Episode Takeaways:

• The EU AI Act has been published and will go into effect on August 1st, 2024, with a phased rollout over three years.
• AI systems are categorized based on risk, and different obligations apply to each category.
• Companies should conduct an AI mapping exercise to identify the AI tools in use and determine compliance requirements.
• Other states in the US, such as Colorado and Utah, have also passed AI regulations.
• The future of AI includes advancements in generative AI, robotics, hologram technology, and augmented reality.

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• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: www.kassi.io

In this technology podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, talks with Will Kreth, HAND (Human + Digital), where he is working to provide talent identity provenance automation for real and virtual identities in entertainment. Kassi and Will discuss the importance of unique identification of talent and the concept of a consent-based digital replica. They talk about metadata and the important role it plays in management and royalty rights and how challenging it can be to operationalize the automation and standardization of metadata.

Key Episode Takeaways

• HAND uses international standards and unique identifiers to track and authenticate talent in the media and entertainment industry.
• Metadata standardization is crucial for managing rights and royalties for talent.
• The rise of deepfakes highlights the need to protect the rights of individuals and their digital replicas.
• HAND is working on projects with beta partners and collaborations in the AI training data space.

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Episode Links:

• Will's LinkedIn Account: Will Kreth | LinkedIn
• HAND Website: HAND – Human & Digital (handidentity.com)
• Book Link: Legal Operations in the Age of AI and Data | Globe Law and Business specialises in producing practical, topical titles for international legal and business professionals
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data

In this technology podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, talks with Tara Emory, Senior VP of Legal A.I. Strategy & General Counsel at Redgrave Data. Kassi and Tara discuss the chapter of the book they co-authored, along with some of Tara's Redgrave Data colleagues, on automation in legal departments. They also touch on their experiences working together when AI was emerging as a tool in eDiscovery and how we see generative AI impacting the legal profession in the coming years.

Key Episode Takeaways

• Automation is a transformative tool in legal operations and can be more impactful than generative AI.
• The TAR tax refers to the challenges and costs associated with negotiating and defending TAR workflows in eDiscovery.
• The future of AI governance will require mapping AI systems, ensuring compliance, and addressing issues such as bias and auditing.
• Transparency and defensibility are crucial in TAR workflows to gain trust and mitigate challenges.
• Clients need to be prepared and willing to invest time and resources in implementing automation in their workflows.
• The integration of automation and generative AI tools requires careful consideration of use cases and authorized workflows.

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Episode Links:

• Tara' LinkedIn Account: Tara Emory | LinkedIn
• Redgrave Data Website: Home - Redgrave Data
• Book Link: Legal Operations in the Age of AI and Data | Globe Law and Business specialises in producing practical, topical titles for international legal and business professionals
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data

Episode notes

In this technology podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, talks with Tina Patterson, Principal of Jade Solutions, LLC and independent arbitrator, mediator, and facilitator with a background in technology and linguistics. Kassi and Tina discuss the use of AI in alternative dispute resolution, its benefits, challenges, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use.

Their conversation covers a wide range of topics related to AI: linguistics, cultural preservation, and the ethical implications of AI technology. They close their discussion with an exploration of the need for guardrails and guidelines to address the ethical and societal implications of AI technology.

Key Episode Takeaways

• The intersection of AI and ADR presents opportunities for increasing efficiency, access to justice, and improving the decision-making process.
• Thoughtful prompt engineering and specific use cases can maximize the benefits of AI in ADR, but ethical considerations and confidentiality issues must be carefully addressed.
• The potential of generative AI in demonstratives and the future of AI in the legal profession are areas of great interest and potential impact. AI's impact on legal proceedings and evidence presentation.
• Challenges of language diversity in AI technology.
• Risks associated with generative AI tools and the need for ethical considerations.
• The importance of cultural preservation and language protection in the context of AI.
• The need for flexible guardrails and guidelines to address the ethical implications of AI technology.

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Episode Links:

• Tina' LinkedIn Account: Tina Patterson, MDR, MCIArb, CF APMP | LinkedIn
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data

In this technology podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, talks with Chris Moeller, founder of Orion Growth and trustee of the Octant DAO. Kassi and Chris discuss various topics related to technology, AI, eDiscovery, and the future of work. They touch on the use of AI in the legal profession, the challenges of managing and validating data sources, the importance of privacy and personal data protection, and the potential of blockchain and Web3. They also explore the impact of social ownership, the need for diversity in the tech industry, and the balance between service and survival in the current work landscape.

Key Episode Takeaways

• The legal profession has been using AI and machine learning in eDiscovery for over 10 years, but the broader conversations about AI have brought more attention to their work.
• The increasing volume and complexity of data sources in eDiscovery require constant adaptation and the use of advanced technologies.
• The use of generative AI in content creation raises questions about provenance and the value of human-created, authenticated content.
• Web3 and blockchain technology offer opportunities for provenance, ownership, and decentralized control of digital assets.
• Diversity of thought and perspective is crucial in the tech industry to drive innovation and create more inclusive systems.

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Episode Links:

• Chris' LinkedIn Account: Chris Moeller | LinkedIn
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data

*This episode was originally published by The Edge Report.

In this tech podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, welcomes Dr Sara Adami-Johnson is a HNW planner for RBC Family Office in Canada. She specializes in international, art collections and digital legacy planning. Sara was called to the California Bar in 2021 and has completed the Canadian Federation of Law Societies equalization certificate. She is an active member of several prestigious organizations, and publishes articles on cutting edge estate planning topics

Kassi & Sara discuss the importance of digital asset planning and the challenges that arise in the digital age. They explore topics such as the definition of digital legacy planning, the types of digital assets, the legal framework for accessing digital assets after death, and the implications of AI and generative technology on digital assets. They also touch on the need for inventory management, the protection of digital likeness, and the enforceability of post-mortem wishes. Overall, the conversation highlights the complex and evolving nature of digital asset planning and the importance of proactive estate planning in the digital age.

Key Episode Takeaways:

• Digital asset planning is crucial in the digital age to ensure that digital assets are accessed, safeguarded, and distributed effectively and timely.
• There are different types of digital assets, including tangible assets (hardware), intangible assets (software), smart property (blockchain-based assets), and hybrid assets (AI).
• The legal framework for accessing digital assets after death includes legislation such as the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets (RUFADA) model code.
• Planning for digital assets involves understanding what assets are owned, how they are owned, and what the individual wants to happen to those assets after death.
• Challenges in digital asset planning include the need for inventory management, protection of digital likeness, and the enforceability of post-mortem wishes.
• Proactive estate planning, including the use of wills, data trusts, and clear instructions, can help protect and manage digital assets effectively.

Sound Bites

• "AI is only stochastically or probabilistically simulating human knowledge in a sort of like supercharged repackaging mechanism."
• "Who's going to curate your story after you've passed? Who's going to pay for it?"
• "If you can't find the digital assets in six months, it's reasonable to think that you either destroyed them or already dealt with them."

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Episode Links:

• Sara's LinkedIn Account: Sara Adami-Johnson Esq, Ph.D, TEP, LL.M, JD, CFP® | LinkedIn
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data

In this tech podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, welcomes Brian Hirsh, a repeat founder building in the world of web3 and blockchain. In this episode, Kassi and Brian cover various topics, including the basics of blockchain, its applications in supply chain management and identity verification, and the differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum. They also explore the concept of decentralized physical infrastructure and the use of blockchain in creating new incentive structures.

Key Episode Takeaways:

• Blockchain allows for direct communication and trust between parties, eliminating the need for intermediaries.
• Blockchain has applications in supply chain management, identity verification, and creating new incentive structures.
• Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two major blockchains, with Bitcoin primarily focused on transactions and Ethereum enabling the creation of software programs.
• Blockchain technology provides a source of validity and truth, making it useful for tracking assets and ensuring authenticity.
• The potential of blockchain technology extends beyond cryptocurrency and offers numerous possibilities for innovation. Blockchain can provide authentication for generative AI content, helping to combat the spread of fake videos and audio.
• Blockchain has potential applications in alternative dispute resolution, particularly for international disputes.
• The user experience of blockchain needs improvement, including education and better user interfaces.
• Challenges with blockchain include the difficulty of use and the potential for human error.

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Episode Links:

• Brian's LinkedIn Account: Brian Hirsh | LinkedIn
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data
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In this tech podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, welcomes Veronika Macurová Křížová, an IP lawyer with an international background who holds a doctorate from Charles University in Prague and a Master of Laws from UC Berkeley in California. Veronika is a member of the U.S. Department of State & Atlantic Council's AI Connect II program. She specializes in AI, Law & Ethics with a focus on copyright and personality rights and is frequent AI speaker and consultant. Veronika helps bridge the gap between legal aspects of AI, media and creative fields such as film, performing arts, fashion, visual arts, interactive entertainment, and education.

Kassi & Veronika discuss the complex topic of post-mortem personality rights in the context of AI and deepfakes. They explore the different perspectives and interests of creatives, influencers, and the general public in relation to the use of synthetic media. They also touch on the challenges of regulating AI and the need for clear laws and policies. The conversation addresses the ethical, legal, and psychological implications of creating AI avatars and the potential benefits and risks they pose. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of digital agency and the importance of understanding and protecting our digital assets and rights.

Key Episode Takeaways:

• Post-mortem personality rights in the context of AI and deepfakes is a complex and evolving topic.
• There are different perspectives and interests among creatives, influencers, and the general public when it comes to the use of synthetic media.
• Regulating AI and deepfakes poses challenges, and clear laws and policies are needed to address the ethical, legal, and psychological implications.
• Creating AI avatars has the potential to provide benefits such as companionship and preserving memories, but it also carries risks and raises questions about consent and control.
• Understanding and protecting our digital assets and rights, including post-mortem, is becoming increasingly important in the digital age.

Sound Bites

• "Deepfakes and the creation of hyper realistic AI avatars raise new conceptual legal issues."
• "The tide is changing, and lawmakers are realizing the need to address post-mortem personality rights."
• "The tension between free speech and the potential harm of deepfakes creates interesting legal challenges."

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Episode Links:

• Veronika's LinkedIn Account: Veronika Macurová Křížová | LinkedIn
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data

In this tech podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, welcomes Isha Marathe, journalist and law & technology reporter for ALM. Isha discusses the challenges of covering legal tech and the learning curve associated with it. She highlights the importance of understanding legal tech concepts such as e-discovery and generative AI. Isha also explores the impact of generative AI on journalism and the potential benefits it can bring to small newsrooms. She expresses her curiosity about copyright litigation and the distinction between meaningful prompting and generative AI. Additionally, she raises concerns about deep fake pornography and emphasizes the need for discernment in consuming content.

Key Episode Takeaways:

• Legal tech reporting requires understanding complex concepts such as e-discovery and generative AI.
• Generative AI has the potential to transform journalism and empower small newsrooms.
• Copyright litigation and the distinction between meaningful prompting and generative AI are important areas to watch.
• Deep fake pornography raises concerns about privacy and consent.
• Consumers should be discerning about the content they consume and verify its authenticity.

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Episode Links:

• Isha's LinkedIn Account: Isha Marathe | LinkedIn
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data

In this tech podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, welcomes Emily Carrig, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of True Stars, to talk building out a creator economy in web3. Kassi and Emily discuss the different communities on Twitter and LinkedIn, the prevalence of scams in the crypto space, and the importance of caution and vigilance. Emily also shares her journey of starting True Stars, a community-driven media brand focused on Web3. They talk about the challenges and opportunities of the NFT market, the vision for True Stars, and the plans for growth in 2024. Overall, the conversation highlights the evolving landscape of Web3 and the potential for creators to monetize their content.

Key Episode Takeaways:

• Different social media platforms, such as Twitter and LinkedIn, cater to different communities within the Web3 space.
• Scams and security risks are prevalent in the crypto community, and it is important to exercise caution and vigilance.
• True Stars is a community-driven media brand that aims to provide a platform for creators in the Web3 space.
• The future of Web3 holds opportunities for creators to monetize their content and engage with their audience in new ways.

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Episode Links:

• Emily's LinkedIn Account: Emily Carrig | LinkedIn
• True Stars Website: True Stars (truestars-nft.com)
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data