Generative AI is making legal actions easier and cheaper, but also increasing legal exposure in a turbulent geopolitical environment. Legal risks are evolving into mass-produced fishing expeditions similar to phishing attacks, overwhelming companies like distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Companies must adopt a cybersecurity readiness approach to understand vulnerabilities, emerging threats, mitigation strategies, and communication with stakeholders. The U.S. Treasury Department proposed broad cryptocurrency disclosure rules last year, met with opposition from the industry and an unconventional ally, highlighting the ongoing battle between regulation and innovation.
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