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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.

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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.

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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.

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China's Crackdown on Artificial Intelligence

As generative AI systems become more prevalent, China responds with new regulatory proposals.

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The Implication of Internet Archive’s Defeat on the Future of Digital Copyright Law

Exploring the future of digital lending and e-books in light of the case against the Internet Archive

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The Open Letter Calling for a Pause on AI Development

An open letter to AI labs calls for a pause on developments to examine their long-term impacts and allow governments to consider further regulation.

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Why Governments are Banning TikTok on Officials’ Phones

The UK government has recently banned the video-sharing platform TikTok from ministers’ devices over security concerns. The decision follows similar approaches taken by the US, Canada and the EU. Why is the West so concerned about the social media platform?

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The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act and the Future of our Flora and Fauna

What does the introduction of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act mean for the future of farming in the UK?

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PwC Next to Adopt Harvey AI

PwC is the latest company to adopt the new Chat GPT-4 legal assistant, following in the footsteps of A&O

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Further Challenges to Section 230 Reach the US Supreme Court

Will the US Supreme Court’s latest assessment force the internet’s biggest publishers to amend their moderation practices?

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The Implications of the Online Safety Bill for Businesses and Law Firms

The Online Safety Bill is currently going through the UK Parliament, intending to improve the safety of internet users. What will be its impact on the technology and legal industries?

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Biometric Data – Is The Law Falling Behind?

This article gives a broad overview of the laws relating to biometric data. Are legal developments matching the rate of technological evolution?

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Another Antitrust Investigation Into App Store Practices

Japan’s FTC investigation into Apple and Google’s app store practises signals further scrutiny against the tech giants.

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The Rise of ChatGPT and The Legal Implications That Will Ensue

This article explores the rise of the popular generative AI application, ChatGPT. Despite its ability to respond to a wide range of natural language input, resulting in many use cases, its growth comes with a host of legal implications.

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AI Art: What Can Machines Own?

What can we learn about the treatment of the growing market for AI art through the prism of a transatlantic case study?

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Reuters Legal Leaders Europe 2022: How Lawyers Can Become Business Leaders

Our Co-Founder & CEO was named Europe’s youngest legal leader by Reuters. What can individuals in the legal field learn from the conference?

GameFi - The Future of Gaming? (Part 2)

In the second instalment of the GameFi series, this article analyses the various potential legal issues which could arise for players, developers and regulatory bodies.