Across the United States, lawmakers are turning to age restrictions and verification mandates as a catchall solution for online risks to children. However, these laws raise concerns in the legal landscape and beyond, not the least of which are First Amendment constitutional issues. This Note critiques mandatory age gate policies and projects future applications in …

In an age marked by the juxtaposition of democracy and authoritarianism, artificial intelligence (“AI”) presents a new challenge for the democratic rule of law. In 2023, Chief Justice John Roberts predicted that AI would significantly impact the judiciary, especially at the trial level. Only two years later, AI has already risen as a significant player …

What does it mean for an attorney to use generative AI (“GAI”) competently? How much does the attorney need to know about the technology to ethically utilize it? Are there certain tasks for which using GAI is inappropriate? This Article explores recent guidance by the American Bar Association and state bar associations regarding attorneys’ ethical …

The increasing frequency of artificial intelligence (“AI”) facilitated cybercrime and ransomware attacks is challenging the effectiveness of current cybercrime laws. In this vexed legal and technological context, the objective of this Article is to develop a new theoretical model for evaluating and guiding the design of cybercrime legislation to address these new and emerging threats. …

Recent research on generative artificial intelligence has primarily focused on two separate issues: (1) the attribution of copyright authorship and ownership, and (2) the allocation of liability for harms resulting from artificial intelligence (“AI”) outputs. However, there is a significant but often-overlooked dimension: the interplay between authorship attribution and liability allocation in assisted scientific research. …

In the years since the Supreme Court struck down federal law prohibiting sports gambling, the industry has seen a meteoric rise in popularity. States around the country have implemented laws allowing sportsbooks to conduct sports gambling operations, receiving new tax revenue in return. While these laws have allowed sportsbooks and states to make billions of …

There are currently no evidentiary rules that govern the admissibility of virtual reality (“VR”) evidence, prompting questions as to what standards should regulate its admissibility. While some may believe VR is simply akin to any other illustrative aid, the immersive and interactive nature of a VR simulation positions it as entirely distinct from any other …

In the world of human trafficking, the internet is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it facilitates trafficking operations. On the other, recent technological developments aid efforts to combat the global human trafficking crisis: Artificial intelligence (“AI”) can identify online trafficking patterns, and blockchain could increase the traceability of financial transactions. Yet, despite the potential …