On this week’s episode of Yahoo Finance Future Focus, our host Brian McGleenon delves into how artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses operate, but how the new technology is also triggering a surge in lawsuits. In the interview, Testudo CEO George Lewin-Smith unpacked the sharp rise in AI-related litigation, from copyright infringement to bias, performance, and regulatory risks.
Lewin-Smith explained that even small businesses using AI tools for tasks like generating marketing content or legal documents may unknowingly expose themselves to legal liability. As the number of generative AI lawsuits grows, up 143% in the US between 2023 and 2024, he warned that both regulators and companies are struggling to keep pace with the risks. To manage this evolving threat landscape, Lewin-Smith advocated for proactive legal advice and the emergence of AI-specific insurance products.
