E64: The Insurgence of AI In Your Business: Understanding the Basics of Using AI in Your Business, the Responsibilities, and the Legal Consequences with Girija Patel Hourly to Exit

I recently had the honor of interviewing Girija Patel. We had an engaging discussion about the impact of AI on business and intellectual property rights. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:
The Importance of Disclosure: As AI technology becomes increasingly prevalent in various industries, it's crucial for businesses to be transparent about the extent to which AI is used in their products or services. Whether it's researching, creating prompts, or generating content, disclosing the involvement of AI is necessary to build trust with clients and consumers.Copyright Protection & AI: Determining copyright ownership of AI-generated content is a complex and evolving area of law. While copyright protection may be obtained for parts of content created by an individual, it's important to disclose any content that is not originally or 100% created by the person claiming authorship. The level of originality and difference between the original and final content are key factors considered in copyright protection.Human Touch & Expertise: While AI tools like Chat GPT can be powerful and time-saving, they have limitations. AI lacks creativity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to replace humans in jobs that require expertise, context, and human involvement. The human touch is essential for tasks that involve artistic elements, judgment based on body language, and complex decision-making.
Remember, as AI continues to shape our world, understanding its implications for intellectual property rights and business practices is crucial. Let's embrace AI ethically and ensure that transparency and human involvement remain at the forefront. 
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More About Our Guest:
Girija Patel is a mom, a wife, lawyer, podcaster, strategist, educator, and a business owner in Houston, Texas. Her law practice, GBP Law, specifically focuses on helping entrepreneurs and on-line business owners build their business’ legal fundamentals and integrate legal as a part of their strategy so they can move forward confidently and do what they love! Her goal is to help make legal a line item and not a panic attack! In 2020, Girija launched Your Contract Buddy (www.yourcontractbuddy.com), an online contract template shop, and also founded her podcast, Law Chat with Girija. From her days of being a prosecutor to managing her own law practice and to being the lead legal strategist for your business, Girija’s core value to serve her community remains at the center of all her endeavors.
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