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As an attorney at Burnett Law Firm, Ben Burnett focuses his practice on complex products liability litigation, helping individuals and families hold corporations accountable when dangerous products cause preventable harm. His work is increasingly centered on one of the fastest-evolving areas of law: artificial intelligence and the responsibility of technology companies to build products that protect the public.

Ben is actively involved in litigation arising from AI-generated image abuse, representing families seeking accountability from companies that allegedly released powerful AI tools without adequate safeguards to prevent foreseeable misuse. These cases involve allegations that generative AI platforms enabled the creation of sexually explicit and exploitative images involving minors and other individuals, raising unprecedented legal questions about corporate responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence. As this emerging area of law develops, Ben is helping investigate claims that may shape the legal standards governing AI products for years to come.

Recognizing that litigation is only one part of the solution, Ben works closely with organizations dedicated to protecting children and supporting victims of online exploitation. He collaborates with advocates, legal professionals, and technology experts to better understand the evolving risks posed by generative AI and to identify meaningful resources for affected families.

Ben believes innovation and accountability must go hand in hand. While artificial intelligence has the potential to transform countless industries, companies developing these technologies have a responsibility to anticipate foreseeable risks and implement reasonable safeguards – particularly when children may be affected. Through his work, Ben seeks to help families navigate an area of law that is rapidly evolving while advocating for stronger protections that reduce the likelihood of future harm.

As AI technology continues to reshape society, Ben remains committed to helping ensure the legal system evolves alongside it. By combining traditional products liability principles with emerging technology litigation, he is working to help establish legal standards that encourage responsible innovation while protecting children and families from preventable harm.

Ben began his legal career at a young age as a legal assistant and continued working in that capacity throughout his education, gaining hands-on experience in homeowners’ insurance claims, commercial property damage cases, and complex mass torts involving defective drugs and medical devices. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas in 2019 before receiving his Juris Doctor from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.