by Speedinet | Mar 28, 2026 | law, Meta, Policy, report, Speech, tech
Is social media not just bad, but illegally bad? Should tech companies pay for making it that way? According to two US juries – and no shortage of outside commentary – the answer to both questions is “yes.” Earlier this week, two juries –... by admin | May 13, 2025 | AI, AI News, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, law, lawyers, News, OpenAI, The Conversation
People who aren’t legal experts are more willing to rely on legal advice provided by ChatGPT than by real lawyers – at least, when they don’t know which of the two provided the advice. That’s the key finding of our new research, which highlights some important... by admin | Mar 18, 2025 | digital data, law, News, Other Tech News, South Africa, The Conversation
In the digital economy, data is more than just information – it is an asset with immense economic and strategic value. Yet, despite its significance, a fundamental legal question remains unresolved: Can data be owned? While privacy laws worldwide focus on protecting... by admin | Oct 28, 2023 | AI, artificial persons, Business, law, News, Other Tech News, The Conversation
Only “persons” can engage with the legal system – for example, by signing contracts or filing lawsuits. There are two main categories of persons: humans, termed “natural persons,” and creations of the law, termed “artificial persons.” These include corporations,... by admin | Jul 14, 2023 | AI, courtrooms, democracy, Internet News, law, News, Other Tech News, robot judges, The Conversation
Science fiction’s visions of the future include many versions of artificial intelligence (AI), but relatively few examples where software replaces human judges. For once, the real world seems to be changing in ways that are not predicted in stories. In February, a... by admin | May 25, 2023 | AI, intelligence, Internet News, law, News, order, tech, The Conversation
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a part of our daily lives that it’s hard to avoid – even if we might not recognise it. While ChatGPT and the use of algorithms in social media get lots of attention, an important area where AI promises to have an impact is...