United States: New Technology

You have probably seen some version of the headline by now: “AI Agent Deletes Company’s Entire Database in 9 Seconds.” It is a compelling story. But the headline, while technically accurate, obscures the far more...

As the Department of Defense embeds artificial intelligence into core mission systems and acquisition planning, defense contractors face a convergence of existing procurement rules—cybersecurity, data rights, export controls, and ethics—applied to technology that is difficult to define, audit, and control. The legal, compliance, and contractual risks are fast-growing and consequential, capable of derailing performance, generating False Claims Act exposure, or disqualifying proposals.

Governor Ferguson signed HB 1170 into law, imposing new disclosure and technical requirements on generative AI systems. At a high level, this Act requires covered providers to enable users to determine...