Open-Source AI in the GenAI Era: Legal Risks, Compliance, & Commercial Use

The panelists will cover the latest model breakthroughs, compare open-source vs. proprietary strategies, and unpack the legal, IP, and compliance risks of using genAI in commercial products. The discussion will also address the growing use of genAI for software code generation, highlighting the accuracy, licensing, and clearance challenges organizations must manage to ensure secure and compliant deployment. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to innovate responsibly while navigating today’s complex regulatory and security landscapes.

Discussion Highlights

Open-Source vs. Proprietary

• Transparency, cost, and innovation benefits weighed against legal, IP, and security risks.

Legal & Regulatory Landscape

• Copyright and training data disputes (Bartz v. Anthropic and Kadrey v. Meta Platform)
• EU AI Act obligations and open-source exemptions
• U.S. national security and compliance concerns

Risk & Security Issues

• Supply chain and backdoor threats
• Adversarial vulnerabilities and misuse (deepfakes, propaganda, cyberattacks)
• Due diligence, governance and licensing safeguards

GenAI in Software Development

• Ownership / protectability of genAI outputs
• Risks of inaccurate or insecure AI-generated code
• Clearance and IP due diligence requirements
• Best practices for compliance in commercial products

Why Attend

• Learn about cutting-edge open-source genAI developments
• Understand the key legal and regulatory risks
• Gain practical compliance strategies for commercial deployment

Engage with panelists on the most pressing news and legal issues in AI.