An increasing number of individuals and businesses are using AI for many purposes, from planning meals to conducting research. At least 75% of small businesses use AI in their work in some capacity. Several uses of AI technologies may benefit small businesses and community organizations. For example, programs can take notes and summarize virtual meetings, facilitate email marketing automation, or even draft custom business plans . However, as these technologies are so new, it’s unclear what legal and privacy issues might arise. Thus, it is important for businesses and organizations to understand some of the legal concerns associated with using these technologies in order to best protect their business interests. Benefits Before discussing the legal implications, we need to understand the benefits of these technologies and why small businesses may wish to use them. There are three main categories of AI technology: 1) Process Auto...
University of Michigan Law School Community Enterprise Clinic (CEC) Blog