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In the recent Tribunal telecoms case of On Tower UK Limited v British Telecommunications plc, the Tribunal had to deal with two important issues under the Telecoms Code.
Three generative AI takeaways for businesses
24 Aug 2023
Generative AI has exploded into the mainstream. It is changing the way people work and disrupting entire industries. It also comes with challenges and risks that the business world will need to grapple with.
To unpack some of these key considerations, UKTN hosted a webinar discussion with a panel of sector experts, in partnership with transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson.
To unpack some of these key considerations, UKTN hosted a webinar discussion with a panel of sector experts, in partnership with transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson.
Will EU regulation of crypto-assets mean the UK and US will follow suit?
04 Aug 2023
The Council of the European Union has approved the world's first major rules aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. This new legislation will turn the EU into a base where traders can operate in a regulated market, leaving UK and US regulation behind.
The rise of generative AI in software development: are AI-assisted software development tools inadvertently creating imitations of copyleft-licensed code?
28 Jul 2023
The use of generative AI in software development is on the rise but not widely understood. Danny Jeffrey and Paul Armstrong from Womble Bond Dickinson explains how these new tools are being used, as well as some of the risks associated with their application.
The new Electronic Trade Documents Act
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The new Electronic Trade Documents Act gives UK businesses the legal power to use paperless trade documents for the first time in history.
Spotlight Series: Amy Prime, E-Discovery Lawyer, Womble Bond Dickinson
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What are ‘dark patterns’ and what sales tactics should retailers avoid?
29 Jun 2023
Legal experts are warning organisations to steer clear of darker tactics that might encourage customers to take actions or make purchases that they wouldn’t have otherwise. This advice follows the recent accusations that a leading US retailer, has used some of these design tactics to encourage subscriptions.
UKTN: A guide to generative AI
21 Jun 2023
Generative AI has exploded into the mainstream. It is changing the way people work and disrupting entire industries. It also comes with challenges and risks that the business world will need to grapple with. An important first step for businesses is understanding exactly what generative AI is, and how it works.
A regulatory deep dive into 'dark patterns'
12 Jun 2023
The term dark patterns was coined by UX specialist Harry Brignall. To put it simply, dark patterns are user interfaces designed to 'trick', 'encourage' or 'compel' users into taking certain actions, potentially against users' wishes.
What is a Chief AI Officer and what value would it add to your organisation?
19 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuing to transform industries with many organisations hoping to adopt and integrate AI into their operations. This has led many organisations to ask whether they should look at adding a dedicated Chief AI Officer (CAIO).
Katie Simmonds, managing associate at Womble Bond Dickinson, specialising in data privacy, cybersecurity, digital regulation and technology transactions described the importance of the role saying that: “Adding a CAIO to the C-suite can be the difference between thriving and failing in this digital age. With their expertise businesses can navigate the complex legal landscape and reap the benefits of AI without compromising ethics or safety.”
Katie Simmonds, managing associate at Womble Bond Dickinson, specialising in data privacy, cybersecurity, digital regulation and technology transactions described the importance of the role saying that: “Adding a CAIO to the C-suite can be the difference between thriving and failing in this digital age. With their expertise businesses can navigate the complex legal landscape and reap the benefits of AI without compromising ethics or safety.”
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