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When Everything is Artificial Intelligence, Nothing Is
By Jean G. Vidal Font, Ferraiuoli LLC
This article was originally published in Microjuris.
In today's world, it's tough to read the news without stumbling upon headlines about the latest AI innovations like ChatGPT. It's like the digital explosion of the late '90s all over again, with every article hyping up how these AI tools will change everything. But are they really as groundbreaking as they claim, or are we being misled?
AI isn't new; it's been around since computer programming began. It's evolved slowly over the years and then really took off recently. AI algorithms are already part of many tools we use daily, like predictive text in apps or the tech behind cars and planes. But what's different now? These algorithms are easier to access and use. That's where the problem lies: quantity over quality.
Tools like ChatGPT or MidJourney promise quick content creation with minimal effort. But they often rely on content from other sources without proper permission. This has led to lawsuits over intellectual property infringement. Some AI tools have even made up legal rulings and citations, causing trouble for lawyers who rely on them.
Visual AI tools like MidJourney claim they can replace graphic designers, but they often create images similar to existing ones, leading to more legal battles. Plus, works created by AI platforms might not even be protected by copyright law, leaving users vulnerable to theft.
Businesses and professionals need to be careful with AI tools. It's not that innovation is bad, but there's a flood of low-quality options before we find the good ones. So, it's crucial to evaluate each tool carefully, consider the legal risks, and not blindly follow the hype.
Ferraiuoli LLC
Ferraiuoli LLC (FLLC) was founded in 2003 by the late Blas Ferraiuoli-Martínez, Eugenio Torres-Oyola and María Marchand-Sánchez. This group was then joined in 2004 by Fernando J. Rovira-Rullán, thus forming the founding core of FLLC. FLLC has grown exponentially since its founding from a law firm with three attorneys and a support staff of three to its current size of 54 attorneys with a support staff of 38. Also, FLLC has grown from initially being known as an intellectual property and corporate law boutique law firm to a multiservice law firm that handles most matters relevant to a business while continuing to earn praise for its leading intellectual property and corporate practices.
FLLC has been ranked as a leading law firm in Puerto Rico by the professional publication Chambers Latin America in intellectual property, corporate, bankruptcy, labor & employment, real estate, and tax law. Moreover, 17 FLLC partners have been ranked as leaders in their field by the same publication. 4 FLLC partners are ranked as leaders in Intellectual Property, no other firm has more than 2. This recognition in such a short period of time is a tribute to FLLC’s business model.
FLLC prides itself in doing its work faster and more cost-efficiently yet with the same quality as that of its main competitors. The founding name partners are available at all times to attend to client matters. Their work ethic sets the tone for the rest of the firm. FLLC’s founders’ goal has been steady from the outset: become one of the premier multiservice law firms in Puerto Rico.