Hey, Who Let the AI In? A Closer Look at the Otter. AI lawsuit
Smart devices have become essential tools in modern life. From voice assistants in our homes to fitness trackers and AI-powered meeting software, these technologies promise convenience and personalized experiences. However, this convenience comes with a trade-off: our personal data. Many consumers accept this exchange without fully understanding what information is being collected or how it […]
Caught in the Crossfire: Wikipedia and the UK’s Online Safety Crackdown
In our previous article, we examined the U.K.’s Online Safety Act (OSA), which has faced significant criticism for its broad categorisation framework that potentially captures platforms beyond its intended scope, mandatory identity verification requirements that risk undermining user privacy, and the imposition of disproportionate compliance burdens on diverse online services. On 11 August 2025, the […]
Intellectual Property Protection for Health-Tech Innovations in UAE
In a competitive sector like health technology, innovation alone is not enough. Protecting that innovation through solid intellectual property (IP) frameworks ensures your ideas, products and branding are legally secured. For health-tech startups in the UAE, a proactive IP strategy is crucial not only to avoid infringement but also to attract investors, form partnerships and […]
How is Biometric Data Protected Under Indian Law?
Introduction Biometric data, including fingerprints, facial scans, and voiceprints, plays an increasingly prominent role in modern security and authentication systems because it offers ease and seamlessness. A broad range of organisations collect or process biometric data. Financial institutions use it for secure logins or transaction approvals. E-commerce platforms use it to enable faster checkout processes. […]
The ADGM’s New Cyber Risk Management Framework: A Closer Look
On July 29, 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced amendments to its regulatory framework on cyber risk management, effective January 31, 2026. The framework requires authorised persons (persons who are allowed to conduct financial activities under the General Rulebook of FSRA) to establish and maintain comprehensive […]
America’s AI Action Plan: A Heady Cocktail of Techno-optimism, Culture Wars and Geopolitics
On July 23, 2025, the White House unveiled its Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (the “Plan”), following President Donald Trump’s executive order in January titled “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.” Where previous policy focused on establishing guardrails through executive orders and agency guidance, the new Plan prioritizes deregulation and rapid deployment to accelerate […]
Health-Tech Regulations in UAE: What Every Startup Founder Must Know
In recent years, the UAE has rapidly evolved into a regional hub for health technology startups. With strong government support and a digitally inclined population, the ecosystem is ripe for innovation. From AI-powered diagnostic tools to remote patient monitoring and digital therapeutics, health-tech solutions are transforming healthcare access and delivery. However, with opportunity comes responsibility. […]
The UK’s Online Safety Act: Protection or Overreach?
On April 24, 2025, the UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the ‘Protection of Children Codes of Practice’, implementing Part 3 of the Online Safety Act. This framework imposed new obligations on digital platforms accessible within the UK, with a compliance deadline of July 24, 2025. Following implementation, platforms began restricting access to UK users, […]
Free Access to Fair Access: The Shift Toward Paid Web Crawling
On 1st July, 2025, Cloudflare, a network services and cybersecurity company announced a pay-per-crawl tool that blocks AI crawling on websites by default while allowing site owners to set micropayment rates for authorized access. This development could reshape the economic relationship between content publishers and AI companies as traditional web traffic models face mounting pressure […]
State of Play: AI v. Copyright
On July 23, 2025, Strike 3 Holdings filed a complaint against Meta in a California federal court, claiming up to $359 million in statutory damages. The adult film production company alleges that Meta systematically pirated more than 2,300 copyrighted adult films through BitTorrent networks and actively shared this copyrighted content to accelerate the gathering of […]
