On July 25, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee held its fifth hearing this year on artificial intelligence (AI). This is the second hearing held by the Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, and it highlighted the “bipartisan unanimity” in regulating AI technology.

Neda Shaheen
Neda M. Shaheen is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Crowell & Moring, and is a member of the Privacy and Cybersecurity and International Trade Groups. Neda focuses her practice on representing her clients in litigation and strategic counseling involving national security, technology, cybersecurity, trade and international law. Neda joined the firm after working as a consultant at Crowell & Moring International (CMI), where she supported a diverse range of clients on digital trade matters concerning international trade, national security, privacy, and data governance, as well as advancing impactful public-private partnerships.
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Hearing on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property – Part II: Copyright
In an unconventional opening to the normally staid proceedings of the United States Senate, the voice of Frank Sinatra introduced the July 12, 2023 Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property. More accurately, an AI-generated version of Frank Sinatra’s voice sang about regulating AI to the tune of New York, New York, which Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, used to illustrate both the possibilities and the risks of the use of AI in creative industries.…
Biden Admin Eyes IoT Cyber Practices
On June 18, 2023, the Biden-Harris administration announced the launch of a new “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” program (hereinafter the “Program”). First proposed by Federal Communication Commission (“FCC”) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the Program aims to increase transparency and competition across the smart devices sector and to assist consumers in making informed decisions about the security of the devices they purchase.…
Biden Administration Releases Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Strategy
On March 2, 2023, the Biden Administration released the 35-page National Cybersecurity Strategy (the “Strategy”) with a goal “to secure the full benefits of a safe and secure digital ecosystem for all Americans.”
Summary and Analysis
The Strategy highlights the government’s commitment to investing in cybersecurity research and new technologies to protect the nation’s security…