Virginia Supreme Court Approves AI Billing Ethics, Meta's WhatsApp Under EU Probe - AI Policy Brief #47
December 09, 2025 -
AI Policy Brief
This week, the Supreme Court of Virginia approved Legal Ethics Opinion 1901, providing guidance on billing practices for attorneys using generative AI, emphasizing that reduced time from AI use does not necessitate reduced fees. Meanwhile, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduced a bipartisan bill to regulate AI chatbots, focusing on restricting access for minors and requiring age verification.
Virginia Supreme Court Approves AI Billing Ethics Opinion
The Supreme Court of Virginia has approved Legal Ethics Opinion 1901, offering guidance on billing practices for attorneys using AI. The opinion states that reduced time from AI use does not require reduced fees, highlighting the value of legal expertise. Read more
U.S. Senators Propose AI Chatbot Regulations for Minors
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bipartisan bill to regulate AI chatbots, focusing on restricting access for minors and requiring age verification. Read more
Kofile Technologies Launches AI Platform Kleio
On December 2, 2025, Kofile Technologies introduced Kleio, an AI-driven platform aimed at improving document management for government agencies. Read more
Ontario Energy Board Amends Rules for AI in Filings
The Ontario Energy Board has updated its rules to regulate the use of Generative AI in regulatory filings, requiring disclosure and accuracy verification of AI-generated content. Read more
Insurers Reevaluate AI Coverage Due to High Claims
Insurance companies are reconsidering their coverage for AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic as they face increasing risks of large claims. This shift highlights the need for clearer legal guidelines to assist insurers in assessing AI-related risks. Read more
Google CEO Advocates for National AI Regulation
In an interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai stressed the importance of U.S. national AI regulation to stay competitive with China, warning that numerous AI-related bills could cause confusion. Read more
New York Regulates AI-Driven Pricing
New York has become the first state to require retailers to disclose the use of AI-driven personalized pricing, aiming to prevent misuse of customer data for setting prices. Retailers must notify customers if prices are set by algorithms using personal data. Read more
America First Policy Institute Launches AI Agenda
The America First Policy Institute has introduced the America First AI Agenda, which aims to establish the U.S. as a leader in AI development while maintaining American values. The agenda outlines a framework to guide AI policy focusing on innovation, human dignity, and national security. Read more
Harris Beach Murtha Forms AI Legal Team
Harris Beach Murtha has created an Artificial Intelligence Industry Team to assist clients with the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues related to AI technology. Read more
Chicago Tribune Sues Perplexity for Copyright Infringement
The Chicago Tribune has initiated legal proceedings against the AI search engine Perplexity, accusing it of copyright infringement by using its content without permission and bypassing paywalls. Read more
EU Probes Meta's WhatsApp Policy on AI Chatbots
The European Commission is investigating Meta for its recent policy change that bans rival AI chatbots from using WhatsApp's business API, raising competition concerns. Read more
Anthropic CEO Discusses AI Bubble and Risks
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei shared insights on the potential AI industry bubble and associated risks at The New York Times DealBook Summit. Read more
Meta Under EU Antitrust Investigation for WhatsApp AI Policy
The European Commission is investigating Meta over its policy that may restrict AI providers' access to WhatsApp, following complaints from smaller companies. Read more
European Commission Launches Digital Package for AI and Data
The European Commission has launched a digital package aimed at reducing bureaucracy and enhancing AI innovation, potentially saving companies up to €155 billion annually. Read more
Florida Proposes AI Bill of Rights for Consumer Protection
The Florida Government has proposed an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights to regulate AI technologies and safeguard consumer interests. The initiative focuses on data privacy, parental controls, and the use of personal information, while also addressing financial and developmental concerns related to AI data centers. Read more
The New York Times Sues Perplexity for Copyright Infringement
The New York Times has initiated legal action against AI search startup Perplexity, accusing it of copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that Perplexity uses content from The Times without authorization, affecting its revenue and brand. Read more
USPTO Clarifies AI Inventorship Rules
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has updated its guidance, stating that only natural persons can be named as inventors on patent applications, even when AI is involved. This change emphasizes that AI systems are tools for human inventors, and applications listing AI as inventors will be rejected. Read more
RTI and Medusa Sue Perplexity AI Over Copyright in Italy
Reti Televisive Italiane and Medusa Film have initiated legal action against Perplexity AI in Rome, claiming unauthorized use of their works for AI training. This is Italy's first AI-related copyright lawsuit. Read more
Trump to Block State AI Regulations with Executive Order
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to prevent states from creating their own AI regulations, advocating for a unified federal approach. This decision faces bipartisan opposition and concerns from state officials about its impact on local governance and consumer protections. Read more
Commerce Department May Approve Nvidia Chip Exports to China
The Department of Commerce is considering allowing Nvidia to export its H200 chips to China, despite national security concerns raised by Congress. Read more
Palm Beach County Approves AI Data Center Amid Opposition
Palm Beach County officials have approved the Project Tango AI data center, covering 202.67 acres near Wellington, despite local concerns about noise, water usage, and traffic. Read more
EU Probes Google Over AI Summaries
The European Commission is investigating Google for its use of AI-generated summaries in search results, focusing on data usage and publisher compensation. Read more
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