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Musk v Altman Part 2: OpenAI Won By Default, But the Bigger Question Remains Unanswered
24 May 2026

Musk v Altman Part 2: OpenAI Won By Default, But the Bigger Question Remains Unanswered

If an AI company is founded on a public-benefit mission, who holds it to that mission once the money, power and commercial incentives start to take over? That question remains una

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We're Not Ready for AI
14 May 2026

We're Not Ready for AI

(Not an anti-AI piece) I use AI every day. I build with it, write with it, use it to schedule and plan, stress-test ideas with it, and believe it's going to change almost every ind

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Musk v Altman Part 1: The AI Legal Battle That Could Reshape the Future of Artificial Intelligence
22 Apr 2026

Musk v Altman Part 1: The AI Legal Battle That Could Reshape the Future of Artificial Intelligence

The ongoing dispute between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is more than a high-profile fallout between two tech figures.

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AI, Law and Ownership: What DABUS, Deepfakes and Data Scraping Teach Us
02 Oct 2025

AI, Law and Ownership: What DABUS, Deepfakes and Data Scraping Teach Us

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just writing poems or generating logos anymore. It’s testing the very edge of our legal system.

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When AI Fails the Bar: The Growing Professional Risks of AI-Generated Legal Work
08 Sept 2025

When AI Fails the Bar: The Growing Professional Risks of AI-Generated Legal Work

In a stark warning to the legal profession, Australia recently witnessed a watershed moment: a solicitor was sanctioned for submitting AI-generated, fictitious legal citations to c

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Why Trademarks Should Be Front of Mind When Starting a Business
06 Sept 2025

Why Trademarks Should Be Front of Mind When Starting a Business

You're excited. Your idea is fresh, your brand’s looking good, and maybe you’ve ordered merch before even launching. But here’s the thing: if someone swipes your name, or a phrase

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