The Legal Issues Surrounding the Use of AI in Business with Jim Zadeh

Good Morning, HR

In episode 138, Coffey talks with Jim Zadeh about legal issues related to the use of AI in business.

They discuss the legal issues companies face when using AI, including privacy and confidentiality, international and local regulations, liability for errors made by AI tools, the use of others’ intellectual property, ownership of AI-generated content, and the near-term positive and negative impacts of AI on business and society.

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About our Guest:

Jamshyd (Jim) M. Zadeh, Esq. is president and owner of the Law Office of Jim Zadeh, P.C. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Zadeh has 32 years of litigation experience.

Zadeh's law office is in the beautifully renovated historic Cobb-Burney home located at 1555 Rio Grande Ave., Fort Worth, TX. 76102

Zadeh’s law experience includes representing:

Numerous individuals and companies in personal injury cases

Companies and individuals in business disputes

Employees and employers in employment related disputes

He also serves as local counsel in Tarrant County and throughout Texas and prepares appellate briefs as needed.

Jim Zadeh can be reached at: www.zadehfirm.com

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.

Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.

Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.

Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate legal considerations for businesses implementing AI.

2. Analyze global legal frameworks to ensure compliance when integrating AI technologies.

3. Assess ownership and liability issues regarding AI-generated content.