AI, defamation, 1st Amendment discussed online

The American Bar Association will present a webinar on “AI, Defamation, and the First Amendment” on Tuesday, May 12, from 1 to 2 p.m.

AI is everywhere now and the world of defamation and the First Amendment is no exception. This program will explore who may be held liable when defamatory content is produced or amplified by AI systems, including developers, deployers, publishers, platforms, and end users, and how existing doctrines such as actual malice, negligence, and strict liability may be argued in this new context.

Those attending the webinar will:

• Have a better understanding of the role AI technologies are playing in today's media.

• Learn how traditional defamation principles translate to AI-generated and AI-assisted content.

• Be able to analyze how AI may impact defamation cases going forward.

Cost for the webinar is $130. To register, visit www.americanbar.org and click on “events.”

Panel examines ‘The Future for In-House Counsel in the Age of AI’

The Association of Corporate Counsel Michigan Chapter and Foley & Lardner LLP will present “The Future for In-House Counsel in the Age of AI” on Thursday, May 28, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pistons Performance Center, 6201 Second Avenue in Detroit.

The program will feature keynote speaker Peter Stockburger, partner, Foley & Lardner.  A panel discussion will then take place featuring Jay Harrington, partner, Latitude; Miyuki Oshima, vice president & chief compliance officer, BorgWarner Inc.; and Lauren Willens, senior counsel, Henry Ford Health.

Cocktails and networking will follow the program. To register for the event, visit www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/michigan.

‘Coffee, Dogs, & Mental Health’ discussed May 13

The Association of Legal Administrators, Metropolitan Detroit Chapter, will host “Coffee, Dogs, & Mental Health” on Wednesday, May 13, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Coffee & Bark, 24141 John R Rd. in Hazel Park.

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, speaker Anne Bicego will discuss the importance of mental health in the workplace.  She will be joined by therapy dog Andi.

There is no cost for the event but registration is requested. To register, visit https://aladetroit.org.

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