In 2026, many companies are using AI to identify opportunities, model risks, summarize diligence, compare precedents, stress-test assumptions, and prepare decision memos in days rather than weeks. But if the…
Last November, we published a blog post setting out our definitions of common AI terms. AI has continued to evolve rapidly since then. This update replaces that post and incorporates…
On June 2, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (the “Order”) on artificial intelligence innovation and cybersecurity. The Order focuses on the cyber risks and defensive potential of advanced…
On May 21, 2026, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued two related industry letters: an advisory to CISOs of NYDFS-regulated entities addressing heightened cybersecurity risks associated…
The European Commission has published draft guidance on the classification of “high-risk” AI systems under the EU AI Act, together with practical examples of systems that, in its view, would…
Debevoise & Plimpton is pleased to have contributed the USA Law & Practice (PDF) chapter and the USA-New York Trends & Developments (PDF) chapter to the latest edition of the…
Key Takeaways Two years after the May 21, 2024 statement by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Division of Corporation Finance clarifying the intended use of Item 1.05 of Form…
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP was featured in Legaltech News for its approach to AI innovation and transformation, highlighting the firm’s integration of internal experimentation, governance and client collaboration through its…
The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on delays and amendments to the EU AI Act, as part of the EU’s ongoing digital simplification…
In some ways, the dominant mode of legal service delivery resembles the old VHS or DVD model, whereby everyone rented movies by walking or driving to their local video store.…