As innovations continue to accelerate, the technology landscape in 2026 may reach a turning point, marking a shift from research and development (R&D) to adaptation.
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Drawing the Lines: Intellectual Property in AI Ecosystems
AI’s ability to teach itself borders on metaphysical, so harnessing the benefits of this phenomenon — by both providers and customers — requires thoughtful navigation.
Typically, a provider offers its proprietary algorithms, while the customer brings datasets and maybe a query to run. The AI platform, along with supporting tools, identifies patterns, makes predictions, and generates
Data Center Development and the Rise of SLA Insurance
Data center development is booming—driven by AI and other high-throughput workloads. But beyond the physical buildout, a new product is emerging that might enhance the sector’s value proposition: SLA insurance.
The capital intensity of data center projects attracts institutional investors. One common vehicle is asset-backed securitization, where data center leases and their associated cash flows are
Decoding Proposed Rule 707: A New Gatekeeper for Expert Testimony?
On June 10, 2025, the U.S. Courts’ Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved a set of proposed amendments to the Federal Rules, including introducing Proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707, which addresses the admissibility of AI-generated evidence. Proposed Rule 707 would require that machine-generated evidence—when offered without a human expert—meet the same admissibility
TRAIGA: Key Provisions of Texas’ New Artificial Intelligence Governance Act
On May 31, 2025, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA). TRAIGA sets forth disclosure requirements for government entity AI developers and deployers, outlines prohibited uses of AI, and establishes civil penalties for violations. On June 2, 2025, the bill was sent to the governor of Texas for review and signed into law on June 22.
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How Startups Can Use a Patent Strategy as a Competitive Advantage
Patents are more than safeguards against competitors: They’re often attractive to investors and provide a competitive edge in saturated markets. In addition, they enable licensing opportunities and pave the way for an eventual exit.
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How Could Quantum Computing Change the Technology Landscape?
After building for some time, the excitement surrounding the potential of quantum computing has recently gained momentum. Quantum computing attracted $1.2 billion from venture capitalists in 2023 even as overall investment in technology dropped. Given that quantum computing has yet to perform a real-world use case, why is investment in this area so strong?
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OpEd: IP Due Diligence Helps EmergingTech Companies Find Exits
In the world of emerging technology, entrepreneurs and early-stage companies aim for acquisition or IPO. One of the most valuable intangible assets for those companies to achieve successful exits is their intellectual property (IP). Before pursuing an exit, an emerging tech company should conduct thorough IP due diligence to evaluate the strength, value and risks
Court Rejects Use of ChatGPT-4 as a ‘Cross-Check’ in Plaintiff Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Petition
Given ChatGPT’s now-infamous capacity to generate its own legal opinions, complete with official-looking, but entirely confabulated, citations and quotations, it is not surprising that courts remain skeptical of its use in judicial proceedings. And as the lawyers in J.G. v. New York City Dep’t of Educ. recently discovered, practitioners should not be surprised by courts’
EU Artificial Intelligence Act – EU Parliament Adopts Groundbreaking Regulatory Framework
On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted the AI Act. Since the EU Commission presented its first draft almost three years ago, the use of AI and general purpose AI models has increased significantly. Hence, the regulatory proposal was (and still is) the subject of hefty debate.