In this two-year anniversary episode of Targeting AI from Informa TechTarget, Michael Bennett discusses the rapid evolution of generative AI technology, and its implications for society, legal frameworks and creative industries. He highlights the public's growing awareness and understanding of AI, the legal challenges surrounding copyright and fair use, and the moral questions that arise from the use of AI in creative fields.

Featuring: Michael Bennett, associate vice chancellor for data science and artificial intelligence strategy at University of Illinois Chicago

In this episode, we cover:

• The public's awareness of AI technology has significantly increased since the release of ChatGPT.

• Legal challenges surrounding generative AI focus on copyright and fair use, creating uncertainty for the industry.

• The disparity in AI infrastructure may lead to unequal benefits and negative consequences globally.

• The future of AI, including AGI (artificial general intelligence), is uncertain and requires careful consideration.

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References:

• AI regulation: What businesses need to know in 2025

• XAI releases Grok 4 amid furor over antisemitic comments

• Anthropic’s early lawsuit win pushes courts forward on fair use