The digital realm is built on earth, steel, and wires. Behind every byte lies a network of warehouses drawing power, cooling systems consuming water, and land once belonging to local communities. As AI expands, so do its environmental demands. Can the drive for technological innovation align with the fight for environmental justice? Host Mauricio Figueroa is joined by three leading voices from civil society, journalism and academia: Tamara Kneese, Diana Baptista and Fernando Barrio. Each of t...
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The digital realm is built on earth, steel, and wires. Behind every byte lies a network of warehouses drawing power, cooling systems consuming water, and land once belonging to local communities. As AI expands, so do its environmental demands. Can the drive for technological innovation align with the fight for environmental justice? Host Mauricio Figueroa is joined by three leading voices from civil society, journalism and academia: Tamara Kneese, Diana Baptista and Fernando Barrio. Each of t...
The digital realm is built on earth, steel, and wires. Behind every byte lies a network of warehouses drawing power, cooling systems consuming water, and land once belonging to local communities. As AI expands, so do its environmental demands. Can the drive for technological innovation align with the fight for environmental justice? Host Mauricio Figueroa is joined by three leading voices from civil society, journalism and academia: Tamara Kneese, Diana Baptista and Fernando Barrio. Each of t...
Latin America is an incredibly diverse region. Yet, from the shores of Baja California to the windswept plains of Argentinian Patagonia, it arguably shares more cultural common ground than Europe does as a whole. Despite this, it lacks a unified market zone like the European Union. Where does the region stand on tech and privacy legislation and policy? Are the debates unfolding across Latin America shaped by shared challenges? Do they reflect distinct, local realities? As emerging markets gra...
In two common law nations where regulation intersects with digital innovation, and with relatively small populations, Australia and New Zealand offer distinct yet complementary perspectives on technology regulation and privacy law. How do their legal systems address issues of safety in the digital age, privacy rights, and the interests of Indigenous communities? And in what ways do they align with, or diverge from, international standards set by Europe and the United States? In this episode,...
In a country where cutting-edge technology is both embraced and shaped by cultural norms, Japan presents a fascinating case study for the future of privacy and tech law. How does Japan’s technological landscape influence its legal frameworks, and how do those frameworks differ from or align with Western counterparts? In this episode, host Mauricio Figueroa is joined by two leading legal experts from Japan, Kaori Ishii and Hajime Idei, to explore this complex and often overlooked jurisdiction ...
The U.S. legal system is at a crossroads in the field of technology: Can it keep up with the rapid experimentation and deployment in AI ? While some states push for stronger privacy and AI laws, the federal government appears to lean toward deregulation. How does this fragmented approach impact businesses, consumers, and the future of technology? Mauricio Figueroa sits down with legal professionals Chris Mammen and Maria Angel, two experts based on opposite coasts of the U.S., bringing comple...
How is India governing personal data, AI systems, and content moderation? Mauricio Figueroa is joined by Jhalak Kakkar, Divij Joshi and Krishna Deo Singh to discuss the evolution of privacy and technology law in India, the largest common law jurisdiction in the world, and the challenges presented by its unique approach to technology and governance. The Panel: Mauricio Figueroa in an early career researcher that has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on digital technology la...
Is society ready to accept legal decisions made by an algorithm? Mauricio Figureroa is joined by Anca Radu, Tomas McInerney and Cari Hyde-Vaamonde to discuss the implications of AI on judicial decision making and spotlight where algorithms are already making an impact. The Panel: Mauricio Figueroa in an early career researcher that has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on digital technology law; taught university courses on Contract Law, Introduction to Legal Theory, and...
In celebration of International Women's Day, Natalie Kan of SCL Student Bytes talks to: Catherine Bamford, CEO and Founder, BamLegal Dana Denis-Smith, CEO and Founder, Obelisk Support Mary Bonsor, CEO and Founder, Flex Legal Sue McLean, Technology and FinTech Partner, Baker McKenzie
The digital realm is built on earth, steel, and wires. Behind every byte lies a network of warehouses drawing power, cooling systems consuming water, and land once belonging to local communities. As AI expands, so do its environmental demands. Can the drive for technological innovation align with the fight for environmental justice? Host Mauricio Figueroa is joined by three leading voices from civil society, journalism and academia: Tamara Kneese, Diana Baptista and Fernando Barrio. Each of t...
