In this episode of Yours Lawfully, we explore the rise of bots and AI-generated content, alongside our guests Meghan Higgins and Lucia Doran from Pinsent Masons. We discuss the impact of AI on creativity and misinformation, and the legal challenges of regulating this digital shift. From streaming fraud to chatbot liability, we unpack how the law is responding to an increasingly automated online world.

"As with any disruptive technology, the rise of AI brings more than just excitement and also raised some big questions around ethics as well ethics, ownership and fairness." In the second part of this episode, we’re once again joined by Jackie Yiheng Lu, a doctoral researcher in Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary University of London. Together with the episode hosts, Jackie unpacks pressing questions: Do audiences notice AI in film—and does it matter if they do? How does AI affect ...

"It opens up the door to thinking about AI not just as a tool of efficiency, but a new kind of creative, collaborative or generator of experimental content." In this episode of Yours Lawfully, we’re joined by Jackie Yiheng Lu, a doctoral researcher at Queen Mary University of London, specialising in Intellectual Property Law with a focus on moral rights and AI-generated content (AIGC). Drawing on his background in both law and engineering, Jackie offers a unique perspective on how AI is trans...

‘We need less of pretty dresses and draping and getting any fabric & we need more of designers stepping out, going into laboratories, going into greenhouses, going into these real places and looking for ways that we can find our common problems and our common solutions together.’ Fashion is trendy, fashion is glamorous, fashion is expressive. But have you thought about how fashion can be more? When we look beyond our individual style and what fashion means to the Earth, the words that c...

Welcome back to the second part of our episode with Professor Johanna Gibson from Queen Mary University of London. With a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and a Juris Doctor from the University of Queensland, Professor Gibson helped us tackle legal issues regarding the current state of animal rights, and discuss what the future may hold in this evolving landscape.

“Sentience is in many respects a threshold concept so that means that you reach a certain level of sentience and you get protection. Where is that level and how do we decide it? … There are examples of sentience in invertebrates and in insects and yet why do we not address that in the welfare laws?” From the famous Monkey Selfie Case to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, we explore how technological advancements and our growing understanding of animal sentience could reshape lega...

“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.  ...

“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 ad...

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 child...

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 solicito...

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...

In this episode, we dive into the heart of the encryption debate with Divij Joshi, a lawyer, researcher, and PhD candidate at the University College of London specialising in technology and society. We begin by breaking down the basics of encryption, delving into the intricacies of end-to-end encryption, and with Divij's expertise, we explore the delicate balance between privacy and security, a central theme in the encryption discourse. Our conversation extends beyond theory as w...

The music industry is filled with different artists singing various genres with the use of many tools to create music. Nowadays, with the addition of AI in the world, the question comes up as to whether the music that is generated through AI is actually legal and can be copyrighted as owned by someone. On today’s episode of ‘Yours Lawfully’ we are excited to have with us an esteemed international copyright lawyer, Mr. Florian Koempel who has acted as the British Copyright Council Representa...

On today’s episode of Your Lawfully, we welcomed Maria Pallante, who discusses issues of AI-generated publications and the copyright infringement of current works of human authors. Specifically, we focus on the allegations of fair use and fair dealing argued by tech companies. We also delve into the debate of whether these publications are or should be protected by copyright law. Maria Pallante is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of American Publishers. She is also...

This episode of Yours Lawfully will explore the deeply controversial concept of the Spliternet. As the global internet and cyberspaces gain more prominence in our daily lives, deeper regulation by nation states and governments risk fracturing the internet from a global common 'world wide web' to national or regionalized siloed networks governed by a different set of laws across the world. How will this phenomenon affect the relationship the global citizenry has with the internet as a m...

It is undeniable that the gaming industry has significantly grown over the years. But now? It’s an industry that makes more money than the music and movie industries combined. We know from a report by SuperData Research that the global gaming market was valued at $159.3 billion in 2020, and in 2022, it was worth approximately $347 billion. But, with the rise in its popularity, also came the rise in the problems that existed (and still do exist) within the gaming industry. Some examples of thi...

After shedding light on the darker aspects of AI in our previous episode of Yours Lawfully, today we will be pivoting towards the brighter side of this transformative technology. Join us as we explore the sectors ripe for positive AI impact and examine the evolving regulatory landscape shaping its responsible development. Finally, we will delve into the realm of law profession and consider its intersection with A. Can AI truly augment legal practices, and what implications does this hold for ...

In this bonus episode we welcome Julia Hörnle, Professor of Internet Law and Dr Janelle Jones, Associate Professor of Social Psychology, both at Queen Mary University of London. In this episode, we explore the issue of excessive gambling affecting 2.8% of England's population and what might be done to support affected customers. A multi-disciplinary team at Queen Mary University of London, led by experts in law and psychology, researched how banks can support customers facing gambling-related...

On today's episode of Yours Lawfully, we are joined by Ms. Jennifer Wu, who discusses the differences between misinformation and disinformation and the different ways in which misinformation spreads. We focus specifically on how misinformation is being spread by using AI and how it affects and influences human health particularly in the context of the recent pandemic of COVID 19. We will also be talking about the EU AI Act which is the first comprehensive legislation in the field of AI. Ms. ...

This episode of Yours Lawfully presents an intriguing exploration into the world of deepfakes - astonishingly realistic manipulations of digital media blurring the lines between imagination and reality. These creations, utilising advanced machine learning algorithms, have grown exponentially in popularity, raising significant ethical and societal concerns. To unravel the complexities, we're honoured to host Nina Jankowicz, a renowned expert in disinformation and author of "How to Lose the Inf...