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DeSantis vs. Disney: A National Showdown Between a U.S. Senator and Mickey Mouse
- 15 August 2023
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- by Lucia Pham
When Florida state governor, Ron DeSantis, decided to exchange his wedding vows at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Chapel in 2009, he did not expect that he would be in a heavily publicized feud with the company behind Mickey Mouse. He went as far as declaring that “there’s a new sheriff in town,” a statement soon became synonymous with his feud with the Walt Disney Company. Despite such a declaration of DeSantis’ power in the Sunshine...
Third Time’s the Charm, According to the EU-U.S.’s Pact on Data Sharing
- 08 August 2023
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- by Lucia Pham
The European Commission, responsible for proposing and enacting the European Union’s laws and policies, recently announced a data transfer agreement with the U.S. where businesses can transfer data from the EU more securely and comply with the EU’s data privacy laws. The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, abbreviated as DPF, aims to have data “flow safely between the EU and the U.S., without having to put in place additional data protection safeguards.” This is not the first...
The Emergence of Meta’s Threads and Its Legal Implications
- 25 July 2023
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- by Lucia Pham
Released less than two weeks ago and gaining 100 million users in five days, Meta’s Threads—a text-based social media platform—continues to make waves across the world. However, its copyright dispute with Twitter and lack of transparency in data collection loom over the app’s rising popularity on the Internet and in real life. Twitter as the reigning text-based microblogging platform Unlike various social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook, Twitter has been holding its own as...
Social Media Platforms Face First Amendment Challenges
- 14 July 2023
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- by David. Hudson Jr. (ABA Journal)
Join the debate on Social Media Regulation. Should platforms have the right to curate content? Supporters argue it’s necessary to prevent ‘Big Tech’ censorship. What do you think? Read the full article here: https://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/state-laws-targeting-social-media-platforms-face-first-amendment-challenges
Are We Ready for a Post-trust World?
- 01 July 2023
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- by Stephen Le
Very few people know that the personal computer was invented by Vietnamese expat Truong Trong Thi in 1973. This year marks the 50th anniversary. Just 50 years on and now we’re grappling with the rise of generative AI and the barrage of changes it is slated to bring. The dark side of Generative AI Today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape has led to very valid concerns about the growing erosion of trust in the information we consume....
Watch Out for These Ethical Constraints and Pitfalls When Speaking With the Media
- 15 June 2023
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- by David. Hudson Jr. (ABA Journal)
Now, the question arises: Can lawyers engage with the media while a case is pending? Are there ethical boundaries that prohibit such conduct? Let’s delve into the depths of legal ethics and explore the delicate balance between advocating for our clients and upholding the principles of justice. Join the conversation and share your thoughts. Full article here: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/journal/articles/2022/watch-out-for-these-ethical-constraints-and-pitfalls-when-speaki/
Don’t Type Your Secrets Into ChatGPT
- 19 April 2023
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- by Business Times
This could very well happen to you and me. The recent case of Samsung staff leaking confidential data to ChatGPT offers invaluable lessons to the rest of us. Do we have the same blind spot when it comes to identifying, valuing and protecting our intangible assets? Something to think deeply about. We share more tips and insights in the PDF below:
A legal perspective on generative AI and ChatGPT
- 03 March 2023
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- by Stephen Le
ChatGPT passes law exams but fails PSLE Math and Science What an irony. CNN recently reported that ChatGPT passed law exams at the University of Minnesota, and then last week the Straits Times reported that it was terrible at the Singapore PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) Math and Science. For those who are still in the dark, ChatGPT is hailed as the gold standard of all mainstream chatbots today. It is the celebrity of all generative/conversational...
