AI Benefits When Fashion Lacks Copyright Protections

On March 28, 2024

AI Benefits When Fashion Lacks Copyright Protections

By Kaitlyn Dobbins

Generally, copyright protections do not protect much in the fashion industry.^[1] Fashion designers can find copyright protections only for those elements of their work that are a separable pictorial, image, or graphic.^[2] Essentially, if the work of art can be conceptually separable (independently recognized) from the piece of clothing, it can be protected.^[3] Consequently, design elements like common patterns, common colors, or cuts of fabric will not be protected by copyright law.^[4]

You Can’t Spell Agriculture Without AI

By JOLT

On March 26, 2024

In Blog Posts

You Can’t Spell “Agriculture” Without “AI”

By Avery S. Younis

In a world of rapidly advancing technology, it is no surprise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made a home for itself in the agriculture industry. While technology may be at the forefront of our minds, food still has a monopoly on our stomachs. The population has doubled since 1974—there are over 8 billion humans to feed on this planet.[1] With growing numbers of people and rising concerns about resources, we are faced with an efficiency dilemma: how do we increase agricultural production without straining our environment?

The Sony Defense, Grokster Limitation, and a (Nintendo) Switch-Up?

By JOLT

On March 19, 2024

In Blog Posts

The Sony Defense, Grokster Limitation, and a (Nintendo) Switch-Up?

By Eleni Paraskevopoulos

If you’re a fan of video games, you may be familiar with the concept of emulators. An emulator is a computer program or device that enables a computer system to function like another device.[1] Imagine you suddenly have the urge to relive the experience of playing “Mario Kart: Double Dash!!” on the GameCube, but you don’t have access to a working GameCube. With an emulator, that wouldn’t be a problem. Emulators are not exclusive to video game consoles.[2] Software developers often use emulators to test how an app would function on various devices with varying operating systems.[3] In addition to its ability to allow users to play classic video games on modern devices[4], emulation also has a purpose and use in developing technology and refining it to work across various software systems.[5] Because of its multi-purpose use, the technology exists in a sort of legal grey area.[6] Although, that may all change.

The Kids Online Safety Act, and the Concerns It Might Face

By JOLT

On March 8, 2024

In Blog Posts

The Kids Online Safety Act, and the Concerns It Might Face

By Caroline Kropka

On February 15, 2024, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) finally passed the Senate with over 60 backers.^[1] The bill, which was first introduced by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in 2022, seeks to–in the Senators’ words–”protect children online and hold Big Tech accountable.”^[2] In particular, KOSA purports to target social media and the harmful effects it can have on children.^[3]

TikTok Brain: Can We Save Children’s Attention Spans?

By JOLT

On March 6, 2024

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TikTok Brain: Can We Save Children’s Attention Spans?

By Nathan Crispo

The Facebook, now just Facebook, launched in February of 2004.[1] It took just one day for the site to get over one thousand users.[2] As of 2024, Facebook has more than three billion monthly users and over two billion daily users.[3] While Facebook is one of the earliest social media platforms that is still widely used today,[4] it is far from alone in having billions of users. As of January 2024, at least six different social media platforms have more than one billion users.[5] Social media has become ubiquitous; more than five billion people worldwide are social media users.[6]

Video Game Consolidation is Likely to Continue

By JOLT

On March 4, 2024

In Blog Posts

Video Game Consolidation is Likely to Continue

By Garrett Handegan

Video game companies are consolidating at a rapid pace. In 2014 Microsoft acquired Mojang, best known for creating Minecraft.[1] In 2018 Microsoft acquired five new studios: Undead Labs, Playground Games, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion games.[2] In 2020 Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media, a video game holding company responsible for producing some of the most popular video game experiences in the market.[3]

LawGPT: The Benefits and Drawbacks of A.I. in Legal Practice

By JOLT

On March 1, 2024

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LawGPT: The Benefits and Drawbacks of A.I. in Legal Practice

By Bryan J. F. Plat

Throughout the last several years, A.I. has grown increasingly relevant, quickly gaining the public’s eye as the technology’s capabilities were realized. From art generation software, to writing entire scripts and essays, to a personalized chatbot, and numerous other uses[1], A.I. technology has many applications, even including legal practice. The advent of A.I. is disrupting almost every profession[2], and as that change comes to practicing lawyers, it is certain it will alter the field in new, exciting, and potentially, intimidating ways[3].

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