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Steven Lee Quoted in Law360 Article on DOJ's Expanding Focus on AI Technology

Atlanta/Savannah, Ga. (August 15, 2024) – Partner Steven Lee was recently quoted in a Law360 article discussing the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proactive measures and investigations concerning artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

The article, titled “DOJ Gets Crash Course in AI As Attorneys Brace for Crackdown,” delves into the DOJ's efforts to understand and regulate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Highlights from the article include:

• Investigations into AI Companies: The DOJ is currently probing companies suspected of exaggerating the capabilities of their AI products, a practice sometimes referred to as "AI washing." These investigations are conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Sentencing Enhancements for AI-Related Crimes: Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced that the DOJ will seek harsher sentences for crimes involving the misuse of AI. The DOJ has proposed a specific AI-based sentencing enhancement to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, targeting defendants who use AI in the preparation, commission, or concealment of crimes.
• DOJ's Commitment to Addressing AI Challenges: Deputy AG Monaco emphasized AI as the "ultimate disruptive technology" and the "sharpest blade yet" on the double-edged sword of new tech. The DOJ has taken steps such as appointing Jonathan Mayer as its first Chief AI Officer to ensure readiness against AI-related threats.

In the article, Mr. Lee, Vice Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice, provided his perspective on the DOJ's trajectory, stating, "We could see a future where the DOJ uses AI to detect and investigate threats to the election process, combat misinformation and deepfakes, and triage cases involving various crimes, including national security and complex white-collar offenses."

With his background as a former federal prosecutor, Mr. Lee specializes in government and internal corporate investigations, as well as complex litigation matters.

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