Truth in Sustainability: Can AI help tackle Greenwashing?
“If used in the right way, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has an incredible potential to help detect, prevent, and deter greenwashing”. The practice of greenwashing has affected the ability of consumers and investors to determine whether the products and companies which they support are indeed environmentally sound. With the evolution and accessibility of AI, it is a question whether how can this technology be an effective tool in detecting greenwashing claims made by corporations. In this episode, which was produced by qLegal for the TMT Institute, we are joined by Mr. Shashwat Patel. Shashwat is a tri-qualified senior lawyer with over 15 years of experience specializing in corporate and AI transactions. In our conversation, Shashwat discusses the recent breakthroughs and trends in AI, as well as the potential and challenges of using the said innovation in checking environmental and sustainability claims.
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Data Protection for Children
“You can’t just turn 18 and be expected to know how to navigate the digital world.”As social media and digital platforms become an integral part of everyday life, how can we protect children—especially the youngest, from toddlers to infants—from online exposure and data misuse? From privacy concerns to the lasting impact of digital footprints, the legal and ethical challenges continue to evolve.In this episode join us, your hosts Akila Marimuthu and Lou Icard, as we unpack how the law is adapting to protect the digital rights of children. We’re joined by Mercedes Samavi, privacy and data protection expert at Morrison Foerster, to discuss the latest legal frameworks designed to safeguard children’s data. We explore parental responsibilities, platform accountability, and the growing need for regulation in an increasingly connected world.
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Tiny Screens, Big Risks: Protecting Toddlers and Infants on Social Media
As social media becomes increasingly intertwined with our daily lives, how can we protect the most vulnerable among us—toddlers and infants—from the risks of online exposure? From privacy concerns to the long-term impact of digital footprints, the challenges are growing, raising critical questions about responsibility and regulation. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Francis Rees, leader of the Child Influencers Projects to explore the legal and ethical implications of sharing children’s lives on social media. We delve into the latest legal frameworks, parental responsibilities, and the role of platforms in safeguarding young users. Join us, Alisha Ishaq, and Lou Icard, as we discuss how the law can adapt to protect the youngest members of our digital society.
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How to regulate AI in a rapidly-evolving world
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a number of incidents involving AI-generated content raise serious concerns. The use of AI is seen to be prone to abuse which can cause harm. Among the several concerns, AI has become a tool for spreading false information which can potentially tarnish reputation. Given that the use of AI is posed to continually evolve, the need for it to be regulated becomes imminent. In this episode, we were joined by Helena Siebenrock, a trainee solicitor in the Tech, Media, and Intellectual Property team at CMS UK, to discuss the necessity and challenges in regulating AI. This episode also tackles the latest developments in regulating AI within the European Union and the “principle-based” approach in regulating AI by the United Kingdom.
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Journalism, politics and the digital age: can journalists maintain public trust and influence in this age?
For the first episode of this season, we delve into the complex topics of journalism and covering politics in the digital age. With news shaping opinions and driving political decisions, can media outlets maintain trust and credibility in an era of bias, ethical dilemmas, and rapid change? This episode was recorded in December 2024 after the US election, and we dive into the power and responsibility of journalists in shaping narratives and political outcomes. We discuss these questions with our guest Gabriel Pogrund: the Sunday Times Whitehall Editor, winner of the 2017 Young Journalist of the Year award, and named Journalist of the Year at the 2023 British Journalism Awards. He has also co-authored the books "Left Out" and "Get In”. Join the hosts Zahra and Nasra for a riveting chat with Mr. Pogrund.
Produced by Postgraduate Law and Tech Students and based out of Queen Mary University of London, this podcast keeps you ahead of the game when it comes to Tech, Media and Intellectual Property Law. Episodes feature legal experts, industry trailblazers and leading academics. Visit our website to read the show notes and access full transcriptions of each episode: https://legal-bytes-podcast9.webnode.com/
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