A Lawyer's Guide to AI: Ten Essential Concepts - Matthew T Henshon

A Lawyer's Guide to AI: Ten Essential Concepts Matthew T Henshon ISBN 9781639056842

Since the launch of OpenAI’s GPT-3 in late 2022, artificial intelligence—especially generative AI—has moved rapidly from a niche topic to a powerful force shaping law, business, and society. While the technology may appear new, its roots extend back centuries. AI has evolved from early predictive models based on shipwreck and mortality data to today’s sophisticated machine learning systems and neural networks. At its core, AI is about recognizing patterns and making predictions—identifying relationships in data to support decision-making or generate new content. Modern generative AI models, such as ChatGPT, build on these foundations, using massive datasets to produce remarkably human-like results.

Despite its promise, machine learning presents significant challenges. Poor or biased data, uncertain outcomes, and the risk of overfitting can all undermine reliability and accountability. This book unpacks ten essential concepts that underpin the development and use of AI, guiding readers through complex technical ideas while addressing the legal questions they raise. It also examines the legal implications of AI’s rapid adoption, including issues related to copyright, privacy, employment, ethics, and algorithmic responsibility.

A solid understanding of AI’s historical evolution, technical foundations, and legal impact is essential for lawyers, policymakers, and anyone navigating this rapidly changing landscape. Whether you are new to artificial intelligence or seeking deeper insight, this guide provides a practical framework for understanding where AI came from—and where it may be headed.

Table of Contents

• What Is AI?

• Content Creation

• Fair Use

• Bias

• Privacy

• Ethics and Laws

• Employment

• AI That Moves (Drones and Self-Driving Cars)

• China

• The Dark Side

A Lawyer's Guide to AI: Ten Essential Concepts Matthew T Henshon ISBN 9781639056842, 978-1639056842 & 9781639056859

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Matthew T Henshon