Navigating AI regulation: essential insights for Australian businesses
The rapid advancement of AI technologies is presenting both opportunities and challenges for a wide variety of industries. As AI becomes more integrated into business operations, robust regulatory frameworks are evolving as regulators seek to ensure AI’s safe, responsible and transparent use. Whether a developer or buyer of AI technologies, companies must be aware of […]
AI innovation or deception? AI washing and its risks
AI washing (the practice of overstating or misrepresenting the use of AI technologies) is a growing issue that can mislead consumers and investors, and poses significant risks. Regulators in Australia, the US, and the EU are taking steps to address these practices, signalling the need for companies to ensure transparency and integrity in marketing their […]
Protecting copyright across borders with section 115 of the Copyright Act
For companies whose core business value is tied to copyright works – including those in the software, film and music industries – s115A provides a valuable tool for defeating online copyright infringers, particularly in situations where the operator of the infringing website cannot be located or identified. It empowers copyright owners to require Australian internet […]
Source code and discovery considerations for Australian technology companies
The New York Times v OpenAI In December 2023, the New York Times (NYT) launched a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, claiming that OpenAI used NYT articles to train its GPT large language models without permission, violating US copyright and competition law. However, proving their claim would require NYT to have access to OpenAI’s source […]
Hamilton Locke advises Wingate Corporate Investments and Keyview Financial Group in relation to a senior secured facilities provided to Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have acted for Wingate Corporate Investments and Keyview Financial Group in relation to a syndicated senior secured facilities provided to Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs (NextGen), a premium operator of lifestyle clubs across Australia and New Zealand. The facilities will be applied by NextGen towards refinancing its existing debt […]
