The 10th annual TechTainment conference, hosted by the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA) in partnership with The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (ASU Law), garnered national attention with coverage by Law360, highlighting its impactful discussions on the intersection of technology, entertainment, and law. Held at ASU’s historic Herald Examiner Building in downtown Los Angeles, the event featured a standout panel on artificial intelligence and the proposed No Fakes Act, which addresses deepfake technology and its legal implications. As Linda Quigley from the USPTO stated, “We like to promote innovation…but we have to understand sometimes there are bad actors out there.”
Discussions delved into the challenges of crafting effective federal legislation, with panelists like Microsoft’s Jenni Katzman emphasizing the importance of narrowly tailored laws that target misuse without stifling technological progress. Katzman and others explored how the No Fakes Act might interact with existing frameworks, such as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, and whether it should carve out protections specific to intellectual property. The panel also examined how state laws, particularly in California, could influence federal standards on name, image, and likeness protections.
The event highlighted TechTainment’s role as a vital forum for addressing the evolving legal challenges posed by cutting-edge technologies in the entertainment industry. By attracting prominent speakers and national media coverage, TechTainment underscored the need for collaboration among policymakers, legal professionals, and technology leaders to advocate for laws that protect innovation while addressing misuse.
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