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UK court rules AI training on copyrighted works is not infringing

2 days ago
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UK High Court rules training AI on copyrighted material does not infringe copyright, easing legal risks for AI developers while challenging creative industries.
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UK court ruling offers no clarity on copyright & AI training

3 days ago
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UK High Court ruling in Getty Images v Stability AI drops landmark copyright claims, offering little clarity on AI training using copyrighted content.
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Wikipedia loses UK court battle over Online Safety Act rules

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Wikipedia has lost its UK High Court bid to avoid new Online Safety Act rules requiring user verification on its platform.
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Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.
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ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.
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Aquila's laser tech powers non-stop drone flights in landmark trial

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Aquila, an AU-NZ deep tech start-up, makes history by wirelessly charging drones in mid-flight using laser beams, setting its sights on transforming global energy distribution.
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High court grants Medtech preservation order against Valentia

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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High Court grants Medtech order against Valentia Technologies, permitting investigations into alleged copyright infringement, data violations, and patient safety risks in healthcare industry.
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High costs & lack of infrastructure hinder EV adoption in Australia, NZ

Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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High upfront costs, inadequate charging stations, and 'range anxiety' are impeding EV adoption in Australia and NZ.
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VIQ Solutions starts contract with Queensland Courts DJAG

Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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VIQ Solutions has started providing transcription and recording services to Queensland Courts Department of Justice and Attorney General.
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ComCom appeals $2.25 million fine in Vodafone FibreX case

Wed, 18th May 2022
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The Commerce Commission has filed an appeal in the High Court against a $2.25 million fine imposed on Vodafone NZ for its offending under the Fair Trading Act.
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Appian awarded billions in damages against Pegasystems Inc.

Thu, 12th May 2022
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Appian has been awarded USD$2.036 billion in damages against Pegasystems Inc as the result of a jury verdict in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia.
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New precedent for cybersecurity after legal judgement of RI Advice

Fri, 6th May 2022
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In an Australian first, the Federal Court has found that RI Advice failed to adequately manage cybersecurity risks.
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Legal challenge over decision that AI machines cannot be granted patents

Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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A legal challenge is being prepared to overturn the Intellectual Property Office's (IPONZ) decision not to recognise a machine as an inventor.
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Rage against the machine: Can an AI programme be an inventor?

Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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New Zealand has been caught by a global fight between humans and machines that might define intellectual property rights for the rest of the century.
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Huawei to fight US allegations with their own lawsuit

Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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The lawyers are alleging that their client was detained, searched and interrogated for three hours in violation of constitutional rights.
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Commerce Commission cautions consumers following High Court’s Viagogo decision

Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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The Commerce Commission warns consumers to be vigilant when purchasing event tickets online after the High Court dismissed its injunction bid against Viagogo.
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Huawei continues to plead innocent despite serious criminal charges

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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Huawei faces 13-count indictment in the US, including bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy charges. CFO Meng also indicted.
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Apple Supreme Court case could have ‘far-reaching ramifications’

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.
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Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers

Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
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PB Tech raked over coals by ComCom for dodgy practices

Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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PB Tech admits to 14 charges of violating extended warranty rules, while also being warned for bait advertising, according to the Commerce Commission.