Law and Tech
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Robot Authors, Human Laws: Can a Machine Hold Copyright?
Introduction The article explores the thorny questions raised at large by the intersection between artificial intelligence and copyright, and by generative AI, in particular, to the extent that this much older idea of authorship is re-imagined thereby. In the current landscape of AI-composed literature, music, and visual arts, in which minimal human inputs are required, a…
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AI-Generated Green Inventions: Who Owns the IP for AI-Driven Sustainability Solutions?
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) as a self-governed change maker is bringing into question the established structures of IP law and Green innovations. AI systems come up with new sustainability issues, such as carbon capture technology and energy-efficient materials, that may eventually lead to a debate over the ownership of these technologies. Is AI…
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E-Vulnerability: How Cybercrimes Are Entangling Youth As Both Victims and Perpetrators
The importance of cybercrime, particularly through the Internet, has increased as computers have become indispensable to various sectors, such as government, entertainment, commerce, etc., which are made punishable by the Information Technology Act, 2000, or subject to penal liability under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Cybercrime is the use of a computer to carry out…
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AI in Court: When Legal Tech Goes Rogue – Lessons from Mata v. Avianca
The legal industry is undergoing a technological transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a powerful tool for legal research, drafting, and case analysis. AI-driven platforms promise greater efficiency, reduced costs, and improved access to legal resources. These tools can quickly summarise case law, generate legal arguments, and assist in document preparation, tasks that traditionally…
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The DeepSeek Shakedown: Is it time for India to consider building such a model?
The DeepSeek Effect: DeepSeek has recently been hit by a cyber-attack. The tech giants often referred to as the “Magnificent Seven”—Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla—are called magnificent not only because of their massive valuations and investments in artificial intelligence but also due to their dominance in the stock market. Together, these seven…
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Great Expectations: The Promise and Peril of AI In Intellectual Property
Artificial intelligence has fundamentally reshaped human existence, integrating seamlessly into daily activities that were once considered uniquely human. Today, AI drives cars, recommends movies, creates images, and even writes stories. These remarkable achievements beg the question: what is AI, and how has it achieved such a vast scope of capabilities? It is defined by the…
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Rethinking Virtuosity in Legal Education and Research in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Congratulations to Mahvish and her team for announcing ‘pursuit of excellence’ thereby rejecting the idea of ‘excellence without pursuit’ through “Virtuosity Legal” under the mentorship of Professor Khalid Shamim. Do we have virtuosity in general? Are we striving for virtuosity in legal education and research? Whether the ecosystem of legal education and research in…