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s777org MK Party (MKP) MP Mzwanele Manyi is adamant EFF leader Julius Malema's intentions to go after former president Jacob Zuma's home, Nkandla, in a legal row over “unpaid legal fees” will not be successful. Earlier this week, Malema threatened to start a legal battle against Zuma, including going after his assets. “ Zuma owes us legal fees. We have a court order that he must pay us our money. We have instructed our lawyer to attach Nkandla so that the man pays back the money,” he said. Speaking to TimesLIVE on Saturday at the MKP's anniversary celebrations at Vosloorus Stadium, Ekurhuleni, Manyi was confident Zuma would not lose his house in the legal battle. “We love the EFF, we have no war with the EFF. We also understand that they are hurting. A lot of people have been coming from that side [to MKP]. We must all understand that they are going through pain,” he said. “We sympathise with the pain, and we are not angry at them. But at a factual level, his excellency president Zuma lives on Ingonyama Trust land, so it is unattachable, because it's not like it's private property.” Manyi said he hoped the EFF's “anger” would calm down. “We note that things were said in anger and we have no issue with that. When people are angry and disappointed, they will say a lot of things. We accept it, we are grown-ups in the MK Party. We can see when young people are unhappy with something and say whatever they want to say. We support that they vent out the anger, but we hope that with time, that anger will die down.” Though the two parties work together in parliament, Malema has declared war on the MKP for recruiting EFF leaders over the past three months, calling the MKP “an enemy of the EFF” . Malema's possible legal battle is not the only one Zuma is facing regarding Nkandla. Earlier this year, VBS Mutual Bank liquidator Anoosh Rooplal partially froze Zuma's FNB account due to him defaulting on payments on his Nkandla home loan. FNB was instructed by the Gauteng High Court to place a hold on outgoing payments from Zuma's FNB account. TimesLIVETrump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker." Kushner is the founder of Kushner Companies, a real estate firm. Jared Kushner is a former senior Trump adviser who is married to Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka. The elder Kushner was pardoned by Trump in December 2020 after pleading guilty years earlier to tax evasion and making illegal campaign donations. Prosecutors alleged that after Charles Kushner discovered his brother-in-law was cooperating with federal authorities in an investigation, he hatched a scheme for revenge and intimidation. Kushner hired a prostitute to lure his brother-in-law, then arranged to have the encounter in a New Jersey motel room recorded with a hidden camera and the recording sent to his own sister, the man’s wife, prosecutors said. Kushner eventually pleaded guilty to 18 counts including tax evasion and witness tampering. He was sentenced in 2005 to two years in prison — the most he could receive under a plea deal, but less than what Chris Christie, the U.S. attorney for New Jersey at the time and later governor and Republican presidential candidate, had sought. Christie has blamed Jared Kushner for his firing from Trump’s transition team in 2016, and has called Charles Kushner’s offenses “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes that I prosecuted when I was U.S. attorney.” Trump and the elder Kushner knew each other from real estate circles and their children were married in 2009. Tucker reported from Newtown, Pennsylvania.

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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has flown to Florida to have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Joining Trump and Trudeau at dinner were Trump's picks for commerce secretary, interior secretary and national security adviser, and the three men's wives. From the Canadian side, the dinner guests included Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose responsibilities include border security. Trump’s transition did not respond to questions about what they had discussed or whether the conversation alleviated Trump’s concerns about the border. A smiling Trudeau declined comment upon returning to his West Palm Beach hotel late Friday. Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election CHICAGO (AP) — An emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers has seized on Donald Trump’s presidential win to justify and amplify misogynistic derision and threats online. Many have appropriated a 1960s abortion rights rallying cry, declaring “Your body, my choice,” and have been using it publicly on college campuses and even in public schools. While none of the current online rhetoric is being amplified by Trump, experts say many young men see the former president’s return to the White House as vindication of their views on women. For many women, the words represent a worrying harbinger of what might lie ahead as some men perceive the election results as a rebuke of reproductive rights and women’s rights. Syrian insurgents are inside Aleppo in a major setback for Assad as government forces regroup BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Syrian insurgents have fanned out inside Syria's largest city Aleppo a day after storming it with little resistance from government troops. Syria's army said troops have redeployed to prepare for a counteroffensive. Witnesses said insurgents were seen Saturday at landmarks in Aleppo for the first time since 2016, when they were expelled by government forces backed by Russia and Iran. The surprise offensive is a major embarrassment for Syrian President Bashar Assad, who has regained total control of the city eight years ago. Israeli strike in Gaza allegedly kills workers with World Central Kitchen charity DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a car in Gaza has killed five people, according to a senior Palestinian health official. An aid worker says three of the people killed were employees of the charity World Central Kitchen. The charity's aid delivery efforts in Gaza were temporarily suspended earlier this year after an Israeli strike killed seven of its workers. Israel's military says it struck a wanted militant who had been involved in the Hamas attack that sparked the war. In a later statement, it said that the alleged attacker had worked with WCK and it asked “senior officials from the international community and the WCK administration to clarify” how that had come about. Lebanese fisherman hope ceasefire with Israel means normal life returning TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is bringing hope for normality back to many in southern Lebanon. That includes fishermen who’ve long launched their single-engine wooden boats into the Mediterranean at dawn. For months, Israel imposed a siege that kept hundreds of fishermen at this ancient Phoenician port ashore. That upended their lives and dealt the industry a major blow. The port siege also cut people off from key ingredients for traditional Lebanese dishes. As war devastated their country, the loss of fish damaged a deep association with home. Now, the possibility of renewed fishing is helping fuel hope. How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have formally accused former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of plotting a coup to keep him in office. The plot was allegedly comprised of several components and substantiated by evidence and testimony in the agency's 884-page report. The pieces of the puzzle include laying the groundwork by systematically sowing distrust of the electoral system among the populace. It also includes drafting a decree to give the plot a veneer of legal basis and pressuring top military brass to go along with the plan. Bolsonaro and his main allies have denied any wrongdoing or involvement and accuse authorities of political persecution. 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Romania's parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians are preparing to go to the polls in a parliamentary vote that will determine a new government and prime minister to lead the European Union and NATO member country. However, Sunday's vote is sandwiched between a two-round presidential race and is overshadowed by controversies and chaos following the outcome of the first vote. While the president has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security and foreign policy, the prime minister is the head of the nation’s government. Sunday’s vote will determine the formation of the country’s 466-seat legislature. North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's visiting defense chief. 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The Saskatchewan Party's election promises of action on affordability and continued carbon tax exemptions have been fulfilled as the short sitting of the legislature carries on. Both The Saskatchewan Affordability Act and The SaskEnergy (Carbon Tax Fairness For Families) Amendment Act, 2024 passed in the house Thursday in unanimous votes. The affordability act will implement 13 commitments the Sask. Party outlined during its campaign – promising “the largest personal income tax reduction in the province since 2008.” The amendment act will continue to exempt residents from paying federal carbon levies for home heating. The act is estimated to save the average Saskatchewan family $480 next year. Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier Jim Reiter said earlier in the week that he would be reaching out to his federal counterparts to help ensure the tax measures are quickly instituted come Jan. 1, 2025. On Thursday, Premier Scott Moe said he was unaware if Reiter has received an answer to the request. “We would ask them to fast track to change the formulary for employers so that Saskatchewan residents can start receiving, on a monthly basis, the financial advantages that are in [the act],” Moe explained. Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck said her party supported the legislation because Saskatchewan residents desperately need cost-of-living relief. Beck and her MLAs have consistently said the government’s measures stop too short – and have called for the suspension of the provincial gas tax and the removal of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on ready-to-eat grocery items. The Sask. Party has moved quickly in introducing its priority bills and amendments during the short sitting. Other pieces of legislation introduced during this week included: NDP calls for investigation fail The Saskatchewan NDP’s repeated attempts to begin an investigation into high food prices in northern Saskatchewan and to compel former Sask. Party MLA Gary Grewal to appear before a legislative committee were again unsuccessful. The opposition attempted to bring both issues forward during proceedings Thursday, utilizing emergency motions. However, both motions, divided among party lines, failed. On Wednesday, the NDP attempted to bring the matters up at two separate committees. The opposition alleges that the government blocked their attempts to introduce the matters. Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck speaks at the APAS AGM on Dec. 3 2024. (Donovan Maess/CTV News) Cumberland MLA Jordan McPhail shared his frustrations on Wednesday with the government’s alleged refusal to hear the issues out. “We let them know that we were bringing a motion forward to committee,” he explained. “Through that process, in the committees this morning, they blocked us bringing that forward.” The government maintained that the NDP was not blocked in making any motion during the committee sittings earlier in the week. “I understand that the NDP are leveling accusations. If you watch the transcript of the meeting, nobody was blocked. There was nothing on the agenda, and quite frankly, the member from the NDP this afternoon was called out for that,” Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tim McLeod told reporters following Question Period on Wednesday. “If they're going to level accusations, they need to be based in fact and if you review the transcript of the meeting, the committee meeting that he's alleging, nothing like that transpired.” The issue of grocery prices in northern Saskatchewan came to the forefront after more than two dozen cases of scurvy were discovered by a doctor in La Ronge, Sask. “People are not able to afford groceries. They're getting diagnosed with scurvy. This is not a hypothetical. This is what's actually happening and it's really frustrating to hear a minister that does not take this seriously, that is trying to silence northern voices and my constituents’ voice here today at the legislature,” McPhail added, referring to McLeod’s comments. “As a father myself of two growing girls, I know the challenges it takes to put as much healthy food into that grocery carts, and I know that it's going to take a government that takes those food security issues seriously to make sure that all families in northern Saskatchewan have that same access to affordable groceries." The opposition has long called for more attention to the case of Gary Grewal, the former Sask. Party backbencher whose hotel received over $700,000 from the ministry of social services by providing rooms to those on social assistance. The province’s Conflict of Interest Commissioner found that Grewal violated rules for elected officials and tasked the assembly with determining a proper penalty. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Moe pointed to the fact that Grewal is no longer an MLA and therefore is now outside the purview of the assembly. “I would say that in this case, this individual didn't run for our party ... he's a private citizen now, and I don't know the last time, under any government, that a private citizen has been summoned to appear before, whether it be a committee or the legislature itself,” he said. Speaking to reporters following Moe, Beck disagreed with the premier’s sentiments and suggested it sets a bad example. “The message we heard from the government today was that an MLA can break the law, and as long as they don't run again, there is no penalty,” she said. "What message does that send to the people of this province? ... just because there, there is no precedent, perhaps, doesn't mean that something shouldn't be done in this case, and I think that's what we'll continue to press for."Amber Group's Subsidiary Amber DWM Holding Limited and Nasdaq-Listed iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited Enter into a Definitive Merger AgreementMajority of Independent voters would have backed candidate even if they were in a political party - exit poll

Wall Street Gains: Economic Activity Spurs Investor ConfidenceStar of the new film, 'Reagan,' Dennis Quaid, discusses the legacy of the former president, the film's perspective and its audience reception. Watching the recent movie on the life of my friend Ronald Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid , I was flooded with memories of a bygone era. Quaid captured the essence of Reagan and I was honored to be portrayed by a Hollywood actor named Will Wallace. As it transitions from theaters to homes across America, it’s a timely reminder of why leadership matters. When Reagan was inaugurated as president of United States on Jan, 20, 1981, the nation was gripped by numerous severe problems. The economy was mired in the worst crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Inflation and interest rates were sky-high, unemployment was high and rising, and commercial activity had stagnated. In addition, there were severe shortages of energy, affecting virtually every business and industry. In terms of national security, the situation was equally bleak. In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, U.S. military capabilities were at a low ebb. Deficiencies in manpower, equipment, and morale plagued the armed forces. Ronald Reagan said the country must return to the foundational principles espoused in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the precepts of the Founders. (Universal History Archive/Getty Images) At the same time, the Soviet Union was involved in aggression around the world, oppressing the peoples in the captive nations and seeking to subvert several countries not yet in the Marxist realm. The world was also threatened by the prospect of nuclear war. I WORKED FOR RONALD REAGAN AND I LOVE HOW LIBERAL CRITICS ARE UPSET ABOUT THE NEW MOVIE The result of these conditions at home and abroad had affected the thinking of the American people. Faced with all of the problems, many citizens had lost confidence in America and its institutions. Mr. Reagan’s predecessor had said that the nation was in the state of "malaise." Some pundits had predicted that capitalism had reached its peak and was in a downhill slide. Others said the free world would have to live side by side with totalitarianism in a perpetual state of tension. Republican candidate for president Ronald Reagan shakes hands with President Jimmy Carter before their debate in Cleveland, Ohio, on Oct. 28, 1980. (Getty Images) To meet these challenges, Ronald Reagan said the country must return to the foundational principles espoused in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the precepts of the Founders: individual liberty, limited government, free market economics, traditional values (such as faith, family, work, neighborhood and peace), and a strong national defense. NEW ‘REAGAN’ MOVIE SHOWS PRESIDENT'S STRENGTHS AND WHY HE IS MOST REMEMBERED FOR FIGHTING 'EVIL On the basis of these basic concepts the president and his team developed a series of strategies to revive the economy, rebuild national security and restore the confidence of the American people. To reinvigorate the economy, President Reagan worked with Congress to reduce taxes across the board. He led regulatory reform, eliminating the unnecessary rules and requirements that were strangling businesses and industry. He also worked with the Federal Reserve to maintain stable monetary policies, and he slowed the growth of federal spending. President Ronald Reagan stands with Attorney General Edwin Meese III after announcing Judge Anthony M. Kennedy's nomination to the Supreme Court. (Dirck Halstead/Getty Images) In the realm of national defense, the president again worked with Congress to provide the necessary resources to improve military manpower, equipment and weapons systems. He raised morale and pride among the armed forces and reestablished effective intelligence capabilities. THE ONE CHARACTERISTIC OF REAGAN AND TRUMP THAT SETS THEM APART FROM OTHER PRESIDENTS He also directed development of a ballistic missile defense system, the Strategic Defense Initiative, as a counter to the threat of nuclear attacks. Ronald Reagan also engaged the Soviets on a moral plane, halting further aggression, and supporting freedom fighters throughout the world. To deal with the concerns of the country’s citizens, the president spoke directly to the nation in televised talks from the White House and in speeches throughout the country. He explained why reasserting the basic truths and founding principles was critical to our progress and spoke candidly about the changes being made and the need for new policies throughout the government. His optimism and candor encouraged the American people to regain the "can do" spirit that had distinguished our citizens over the years. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev after finishing their two days of talks in Reykjavik, Iceland, Oct. 12, 1986. (Reuters/Nick Didlick) CLICK HERE TO GET THE OPINION NEWSLETTER All of these measures produced exceptional results, including the strongest period of peace time economic growth in history. The reestablishment of national security on the basis of "peace through strength" resulted in the strongest military establishment in the world. His engagement of the Soviets led ultimately to the end of the Cold War – with the forces of freedom winning—and the implosion of the USSR. Ronald Reagan also accomplished many other beneficial changes in our national government. He appointed justices and judges who were committed to constitutional fidelity, who would interpret the laws as they are written rather than substituting their own personal ideas, political biases or political preferences, and thus restored the integrity of the federal judiciary. President Donald Trump awards the National Medal of Freedom to former Attorney General Edwin Meese during a ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House, Oct. 8, 2019. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) The president also took steps to restore the balance of authority and power between the states and federal government. In addition, his administration championed the cause of religious liberty and the protection of the family from undue government interference. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Throughout his eight years as president, Ronald Reagan proved to be what historians describe as a "transformational president," restoring hope and patriotism to a responsive people. His presidency was described at its conclusion in these terms, "He came to change a nation, and he changed the world." As a new president with a great opportunity to himself be a transformational president prepares to take office, we should all wish him well and hope that he too transforms our country for good as Ronald Reagan did. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM EDWIN MEESE III Edwin "Ed" Meese III is a former U.S. Attorney General who served under President Reagan. He is the Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at the Heritage Foundation.‘I care because I can’t imagine not caring’: Limerick activists share what keeps them going

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Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus(The Center Square) – Paula Scanlan is hopeful the narrative around gender ideology is shifting, especially as Republicans prepare for majorities in both chambers of the 119th Congress and a seat in the White House. “I am hopeful that with the majorities now that we will be able to get across the finish line,” Scanlan told The Center Square on Thursday, speaking of more legislation on the way to protect women's spaces. “Obviously, this goes beyond sports ... So ideally, I think that the biggest thing would be to federally pass something that says this is what a woman is.” Scanlan a day earlier was part of a panel where U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., announced that Republicans plan to soon introduce legislation to “protect children from transgender medical procedures.” A report from the advocacy group Do No Harm released four weeks before Election Day included documented evidence of such activity being performed on a 7-year-old . “We’ll be introducing the STOP Act soon,” said Marshall . “We are going to use the Commerce Act to punish people who perform any type of surgery, or who use any type of medications on minors.” STOP is an acronym for Safeguarding the Overall Protection of Minors. The panel said that the legislation is an important and necessary step to protect children. Scanlan and Marshall, a host with the American Principles Project, were on the panel alongside U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.; U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill.; Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project; and Sarah Parshall Perry, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation. “We all know by now that so-called gender affirming care is anything but caring,” Tuberville said. “It is pure insanity and has caused irreversible damage to countless children. This isn’t about politics, this is about good and evil.” Scanlan is an ambassador for Independent Women's Voice and a former collegiate swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania. Swimming for the Quakers, she and teammates endured being not only on the same team but in the same locker room as a swimmer who for the first three years swam on the men's team. “I was a swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania and the administration, the university and the NCAA said , ‘Here's a man who wants to swim on your team, please accept him,’” she explained during the panel. “This entire situation really made all female athletes feel isolated and alone, and like they know where to go.” Scanlan said that it wasn’t just competing that isolated the female athletes. “Eighteen times per week, my teammates and I were forced to undress next to a 6-foot-4, fully-intact male,” Scanlan said. “As a female athlete, this was just something I couldn't even imagine. It was something I never imagined would happen to me when I went off to college.” The STOP Act is one of a few beginnings. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has proposed legislation seeking to protect women’s spaces on all federal property nationwide. This would include bathrooms, locker rooms and prisons. Scanlan said this shows that public opinion is on the side of her and the panel. “This is really the first time we're seeing more of these people in power stepping up and actually doing the right thing and saying enough is enough” she said. “Now, we are looking at entire teams that are feeling empowered to be able to boycott ... or object to competing against males. It's widespread.” A notable case of that is San Jose State, where Blaire Fleming's participation has led to seven opponents forfeiting rather than playing a women's team that includes a man saying he is a woman. Tuberville and Marshall emphasized they believe the majority of Americans would agree with the proposed legislation. "The American people are sick of this nonsense," Tuberville said . "It’s time we restore some sanity and get common sense back in this country." Scanlan said that while she supports the national legislation Republicans are considering, it is important for states to also continue to pass legislation. “I always remind people who are really excited about having a presidency that we don't know what might happen in four years," she said. "So, of course, it's also important to codify this in states. We are going to continue our efforts. There's still a lot of work to be done, and I don't really see it as a win until we've finished this on the state level.”

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WASHINGTON — Several top law firms are turning to specialists to beef up their artificial intelligence compliance practices in a way they wouldn’t with more established areas of law. They’re hiring data scientists and technologists as they test clients’ systems for bias, ensure compliance with emerging regulations and rethink their own legal offerings, which may themselves be enhanced through use of AI. The emerging field, which has consumed popular imagination for AI’s often lifelike behavior, also gives rise to potential legal snags. “The legal and the technological issues are inextricably intertwined, and we believe that over five years ago, when we launched the practice, that to truly be an AI practice, you needed legal and computational understanding,” said Danny Tobey, partner and global co-chair of AI and data analytics practice at DLA Piper. Unlike other areas of law such as environmental regulations or automotive safety, where legal experts routinely handle intricate details, AI poses unique challenges that require technologists’ expertise, Tobey said. “AI is unique because we’re not just talking about an incredibly complex and novel technology that is developing every day, but at the same time we are rewiring the infrastructure of how we practice law,” Tobey said in an interview. “A true AI practice combines both legal and computational skill sets.” DLA Piper is among many multinational firms employing this strategy. Faegre Drinker has a subsidiary called Tritura that employs data scientists to advise clients on using AI, machine learning, and other technologies driven by algorithms, according to its website. DLA Piper, which employs 23 data scientists, confirmed it hired 10 data scientists away from Faegre Drinker last year. Faegre Drinker did not respond to emails seeking comment. Others employ technologists as they incorporate AI into their own practices. A&O Shearman announced last year that it had launched an AI tool called Harvey built using the OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform that could “automate and enhance various aspects of legal work, such as contract analysis, due diligence, litigation and regulatory compliance.” Clifford Chance said in February that it had deployed an in-house AI tool called Clifford Chance Assist that was developed on Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI platform. The tool would be used to automate routine tasks and improve productivity, the firm said. “Teams of legal technologists in the U.S. and globally are thinking through what automation and AI solutions may be helpful for us as legal professionals,” Inna Jackson, technology and innovation attorney for Americas at Clifford Chance, said in an interview. Red teaming and governance To help clients figure out whether their AI models perform within the bounds of regulations and laws, DLA Piper routinely employs so-called red teaming – a practice in which officials simulate attacks on physical or digital systems to see how they would perform. “We’re working with a major retailer on testing various facial recognition solutions to make sure not only are they living up to their technical promise, but are they legally compliant and in line with the latest pronouncements from federal agencies and AI related legislation,” Tobey said. He noted that companies are rapidly incorporating AI in human resources as well, “from hiring to promotion to termination.” “It is an incredibly regulated and fraught area that raises the risk of algorithmic bias and discrimination,” he said. Clients large and small are looking for the proper controls, Jackson said. Large clients “are interested in figuring out what is the right governance model to use in deploying AI, in building AI, in partnering for AI,” Jackson said in an interview. While smaller clients are likely building governance practices from the ground up, she said. “And by governance I mean processes, controls, thinking through laws and regulations that may apply, best practices that may apply,” Jackson said. “So everybody’s thinking through the best ways to approach AI.” DLA Piper and Clifford Chance were among 280 chosen to participate in the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium, which is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The goal is to develop “science-based and empirically backed guidelines and standards for AI measurement and policy, laying the foundation for AI safety across the world,” according to the AI Safety Institute. Although Congress has yet to pass any broad legislation covering AI use, the European Union’s AI Act, which took effect in August, would be applicable to multinational corporations that deploy AI systems, if such systems are used to make decisions that affect EU citizens, Clifford Chance said in an advisory to clients. The EU law, which prohibits discrimination and bias, “will have a significant impact on employers and HR professionals who use, or plan to use, AI systems in their operations, recruitment, performance evaluation, talent management and workforce monitoring,” Clifford Chance said. “Clients with a global presence in particular want to know how to think about EU AI Act applicability to their operations, not just in the EU, but maybe broadly outside of the EU as well,” Jackson said. Clients are seeking advice on creating one set of practices that would be acceptable across jurisdictions “because a segmented approach per market obviously wouldn’t be practical,” Jackson said. Companies also are trying to figure out what AI guardrails will be enacted in the United States, said Tony Samp, head of AI policy at DLA Piper. “With each company that our data analysts, red-teamers, and attorneys work with, there is a parallel need for them to understand the AI regulatory landscape in Washington D.C. and the direction of congressional interest,” Samp said in an email. Samp was previously senior adviser to Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., one of the four lawmakers tapped by Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to draw up a report on AI innovation and regulation. Samp said the law firm recently hired former Sen. Richard M. Burr of North Carolina, a Republican who chaired the Intelligence Committee, to advise clients on the direction that U.S. legislation on AI could take.

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