I.P. Law | A.I. Regulation | Business Litigation Introduction: I.P. in the A.I. Arena In a significant development for the agtech and intellectual property communities, Laudando & Associates (L&A) announced it will release its L&Aser laser-weeding module under a global open-source license via GitHub. The move follows escalating tensions in
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Rolling Stone Owner Sues Google — First Major U.S. Publisher to Challenge AI Overviews
Federal Lawsuits | Business Litigation | Media Rights Introduction: Google on the Hot Seat Penske Media Corporation (PMC), owner of major titles including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter, has initiated litigation against Google that could reshape the relationship between publishers and search engines in the AI era.
Legal Challenges of Autonomous Vehicles: A Road Ahead
Automotive Law | Transportation Regulations | Technology Introduction: Driving Into Legal Uncertainty The development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) represents a historic shift in transportation, with implications far beyond traffic patterns and car ownership. As AV technology inches closer to mass deployment—ranging from driver-assist features to fully self-driving cars—the legal landscape is
Personalization vs. Profiling: Where AI Targeting Crosses the Line
AI Automation | Digital Regulation | Privacy Laws Introduction: When Convenience Becomes Control Every day, artificial intelligence systems serve us personalized recommendations—from news feeds and product ads to job postings and insurance quotes. These AI-driven tools promise a more tailored digital experience. But there’s a catch: when personalization becomes prediction, and prediction
Disclosure or Deception? Regulating AI-Influenced Advertising Across Jurisdictions
Advertising Law | Consumer Protection | Business Marketing Introduction: The Rise of the Machine Marketer AI isn’t just writing ad copy anymore, it’s actually curating product placements, creating synthetic influencers, and dynamically tailoring marketing messages in real time. From algorithm-generated Instagram campaigns to chatbot-led product pitches, artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded
Synthetic Influencers and Deepfake Branding: A Right of Publicity Crisis
Digital Media | Intellectual Property | Publicity Law Introduction: When the Face Isn’t Real, but the Influence Is They don’t age, they don’t sleep, and they never miss a content deadline. Synthetic influencers—AI-generated personalities like Lil Miquela, Imma, and Shudu—are transforming the influencer marketing industry. Meanwhile, deepfake technology is evolving from
When AI Meets IP: Who Owns the Algorithm’s Art?
Artificial Intelligence | Intellectual Property Law | Technology Introduction: The New Creators Have No Pulse In the past three years, artificial intelligence has evolved from an experimental novelty to a prolific creator—generating poems, symphonies, digital paintings, codebases, and video games. Whether it's a TikTok filter that renders dreamlike animations or a
Branding in the Metaverse: Trademark Law in Immersive Worlds
Trademark Law | Digital Platform Regulation | Business Introduction: Branding in a New Dimension In the rapidly evolving world of virtual and augmented reality, brands are no longer limited to the physical world or even traditional screens. Inside immersive platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, Meta Horizon Worlds, and decentralized metaverse ecosystems, companies are
Between Protocols and Platforms: The Legal Storm Brewing Over Gig-Work Nursing
Health Law | Employment Law | Digital Platform Regulation A quiet revolution in healthcare staffing is now making noise in the courtroom. Gig-work platforms like CareRev, ShiftMed, and Clipboard Health have surged in popularity over the past few years, offering hospitals a flexible workforce of nurses and promising healthcare professionals
Google Veo 3 and the Global Threat of Deepfakes
AI Innovation | Legal Challenges | Global Regulation The recent release of Google Veo 3 marks a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, enabling users to create hyper-realistic videos with minimal input. While this innovation offers exciting possibilities for content creation, it also amplifies the growing concerns surrounding deepfakes. Deepfakes