On the latest episode of Law, Disrupted, John B. Quinn is joined by Patrick Curran, a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Boston and New York offices, to discuss emerging legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), noting the challenges courts, legislatures, and regulators face with many unresolved questions. Despite significant investments in AI, patent law often fails to protect innovations, as it typically excludes general ideas and algorithms. They explore whether AI-generated inventions could invalidate human patents and the increasing reliance on trade secrets for AI protection, which, while indefinite, are difficult to enforce. The conversation also covers the complexities of using copyrighted material for AI training, including questions of fair use, data scraping limits, and defamation claims tied to AI content with minimal human input. Patrick highlights recent regulatory developments in cities like New York and Portland, states such as California and Colorado, and international efforts like the European AI Act, noting the industry's divided stance on regulation. Both agree that as courts and regulators address these complex issues, the legal landscape around AI will continue to evolve rapidly.