What were the failures of the tech giant that led to this latest fine?

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal29 March 2024google, tech, technology, law, regulatrs, regulators, IP, rights, media, agreement, social mediaComment

Are AI Chatbots Becoming More Racist?

Recent examples of AI outputs and research on the models highlight existing and potential issues of racism and prejudice.

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal28 March 2024ai, legal, law, threat, issue, Artificial IntelligenceComment

European Commission Launches Investigation Into TikTok’s Addictive Architecture

The European Commission has launched an inquiry focused on the social media platform TikTok. It is concerned with the platform’s design and emphasis on perpetuating user engagement.

Charity Issues Warning Over AI-Generated Content

The growing intersection between AI and child sexual abuse cases has raised alarming concerns, prompting discussions on ethical implications, illegality, and the need for new legislation to address this issue.

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal22 February 2024law, legal, offence, crime, AI, Artificial IntelligenceComment

City Firm Allen & Overy Launches AI Contract Negotiation Tool

International law firm Allen & Overy (A&O) has thrown itself into the AI race since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, developing in-house products. Its latest offering leveraging AI is ContractMatrix - a contract negotiation tool.

US Judge Blocks Montana’s TikTok Ban

A federal judge has blocked Montana’s ban on TikTok – a restriction that intended to address growing scepticism towards the Chinese-owned social media platform over handling users’ data and alleged links to the Chinese government.

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal10 January 2024tech, tiktok, ban, law, us, usa, federal, ruling, judge, chinaComment

Patent Dispute for Apple’s New Watch Series Continues

In light of a patent dispute with technology company Masimo, Apple had to pause the sales of two of its new watch models in the US. What are the latest developments?

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal4 January 2024patent, IP, intellectual property, dispute, legal, law, court, court of appeal, us, usa, us court, lawyers, technology, techComment

AI Cannot be a Patent Holder Under Current Law, UK Supreme Court Rules

What was the recent case relating to AI heard before the Supreme Court and why is it important?

Spotify’s CFO Resigns After Workforce Cuts and Stock Sell-off

Spotify is undergoing a significant leadership change as CFO Paul Vogel announces his departure.

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal30 December 2023Spotify, tech, musci, industry, cfo, change, leadership, technology, law, rules, stock, sell-off, workforce, spotify lay-offComment

Leveraging AI to Safeguard Law Firms: Navigating the Aftermath of Cyber Breaches

How can AI aid law firms in the constantly developing threat of cyberattacks?

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal20 December 2023ai, cyber, cybar attack, cyberattack, a&o, law, law firms, data, regulationComment

Broadcom’s $69bn acquisition deal of VMware approved by China

Why did the deal between the two tech giants only receive the green light now?

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal18 December 2023chip, semiconductor, tech, china, us, usa, technology, tension, regulation, law, lawsComment

Music Publishers Sue AI Company Over ‘Widespread’ Infringement of Copyright

Music publishers are suing an Amazon-backed AI company, for widespread copyright infringement, alleging that the company misused copyrighted song lyrics to train its AI chatbot.

The Online Safety Bill and the Power to Scan Encrypted Messages

Following recent amendments and clarifications, can the Online Safety Bill appropriately balance privacy and safety online?

EU Investigates Spain’s Laws Limiting Uber-like Platforms

Ride-hailing platforms have struggled to enter the Spanish market due to protective restrictions. Despite a favourable ruling from the European Court of Justice, new regulations are prompting an inquiry from the EU.

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal6 August 2023uber, taxi, tech, spain\, app, techtechnoloy, eu, ecj, lawComment

New Content Laws in Canada

What challenges and opposition is Canada facing for Bill C-11 and Bill C-18?

Editors-In-Chief The Corporate Law Journal28 June 2023technology sector, Tech, canada, rules, law, Bill, Bill C-11, Bill C-18, Meta, Google, TikTok, Youtube, content, newsComment

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: a Step Closer to Regulating Big Tech in the UK

A year since the announcement of its new regulatory intentions, the UK government begins the legislative process against Big Tech.

Guest User22 May 2023dma, dmu, tech, technology sector, Technology, uk, parliament, westminister, law, legislation, google, metaComment

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Blocked by UK Watchdog

Over a year since Microsoft announced its intention to purchase Activision Blizzard, the UK’s anti-trust watchdog has posed a significant challenge to the deal.

Guest User17 May 2023Microsoft, Activision, Activision Blizzard, law, cma, competition, regulator, us, gaming, console, technology, technology sectorComment

Ford BlueCruise – The Next Advancement Towards Autonomous Vehicles on UK Road

Ford’s BlueCruise assisted driving technology is now available for use in the UK in permitted ‘blue zones’. This article provides an insight into the system and the safety concerns brought with it.