In recent years, the tech industry has made significant efforts towards securing sustainable and reliable energy sources. These efforts are driven by the increasing energy demands of power-developing artificial intelligence (“AI”) and data centers. The increasing demands have led many technology companies to explore the clean energy capability of nuclear power. For example, tech giant Meta agreed to purchase nuclear power from Constellation's Clinton Clean Energy Center in Clinton, Illinois on June 3, 2025. (Stevens, CNBS). The Meta deal encapsulates the growing importance of nuclear energy in the tech industry and sets a precedent for other tech companies looking to secure and invest in sustainable and reliable energy sources. (Timothy Gardners, Reuters). This post explains the key tenants of the deal, the tech industry’s move to nuclear power, and the challenges of additional nuclear power usage.
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (“AI”) companies are facing serious backlash for allegations of creating false narratives, taking copyrighted work without consent, and the prevalent spread of deep fakes (photos, videos, etc., that are created by artificial intelligence to depict a person that looks real) on the internet. (Dani Di Placido, Forbes). These allegations led several prominent organizations such as Thomson Reuters, Sony, and The New York Times to file suit against AI companies, including OpenAI and Microsoft. (Kate Knibbs, Wired). Among the many challenges that come with filing lawsuits, plaintiffs suing AI companies have a particular challenge to conquer in addressing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (“CDA”). This article examines the CDA, how Section 230 applies to AI systems, relevant court decisions, and how these legal interpretations may evolve as both the law and AI technology advance.
Read MoreOn March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) passed a final rule requiring applicants to include climate-related disclosures within their registration statements and annual reports. (Deloitte). This rule includes initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and will go into effect for annual reports ending on December 31, 2025. Id. ESG reporting is a system that provides key information to stakeholders about business operations which relate to the “environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas of the business.” (Tom Krantz & Alexandra Jonker, IBM). This post discusses what ESG reporting is and why it is relevant, how companies have approached reporting on ESG matters, and the positives and negatives of ESG reporting.
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