In an unassuming Arizona city council chamber, a decision reverberated across the nation, signaling a powerful new challenge to the seemingly unstoppable march of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The vote in Chandler, Arizona, to reject a massive data center campus was more than a local
The rapid proliferation of generative artificial intelligence has ignited a fierce debate across creative industries, forcing a critical reevaluation of intellectual property laws that have stood for centuries. As algorithms now produce art, music, and text that can be indistinguishable from
Desiree Sainthrope, a leading expert in technology law and policy, has closely tracked the evolving tensions between state and federal governance of artificial intelligence. With the recent signing of an executive order aimed at centralizing AI regulation, we sat down with her to unravel its
The Dawn of a New Regulatory Battlefield A new front has opened in the high-stakes battle over artificial intelligence regulation, this time on the political turf of California where OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has ignited a direct-democracy showdown. The company has filed its first-ever ballot
With the debate over social media's impact on children reaching a fever pitch, we sat down with Desiree Sainthrope, a legal expert specializing in global compliance and technology regulation. Drawing on her extensive experience with complex international agreements, she offers a sharp analysis of
With extensive experience in drafting trade agreements and a deep understanding of global compliance, Desiree Sainthrope operates at the intersection of law, technology, and business. As a recognized authority on intellectual property, she navigates the complex journey of transforming raw
