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Can the Government Restrict Incitement Content on Social Media?

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On November 28, 2023

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Can the Government Restrict Incitement Content on Social Media?

By Samuel Naramore

In November 2023, a District Court Judge in Colorado held that former President Trump had used his social media between 2020 and 2023 to incite lawless action.[1] With the 2024 election cycle looming, this judge’s ruling is incredibly timely. As social media’s attention turns towards the political discourse, the passion around contentious topics and groups will likely increase. It is critically important to understand what incitement to lawless action on social media is, to prevent future acts of political lawlessness like those on January 6, 2021.

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Patents over Patients: How Pharmaceutical Companies use the Patent System to Keep Drug Costs High

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On November 27, 2023

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Patents over Patients: How Pharmaceutical Companies use the Patent System to Keep Drug Costs High

By Kaitlin Carroll

The United States is in a drug-pricing crisis.[1] One in four Americans report that they simply cannot afford to take their medication as prescribed.[2] Part of what has led to this crisis is the pharmaceutical industry’s manipulation of the patent system to keep generic alternatives from entering the market.[3] Once generic brands enter the market, drug prices can drop by up to 90%.[4] However, drug manufacturers have been manipulating the patent system to extend their monopolies for years, namely through the use of patent thickets and pay-for-delay agreements.[5]

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Cruiseing for Waymo Lawsuits: Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Crashes

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On November 23, 2023

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“Cruise”ing for “Waymo” Lawsuits: Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Crashes

By Caroline Kropka

On October 2, 2023, a driverless vehicle traveled down a San Francisco street.[1] The taxi was one of around 950 autonomous Cruise (a robotaxi service owned by General Motors) vehicles operating across the United States by October of that year.[2]

Ahead, a driver-operated car struck a pedestrian, throwing her into the Cruise’s path. The Cruise braked, unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian, still came to a complete stop. But the Cruise then suddenly pulled out of traffic, dragging the pedestrian twenty feet and eventually pinning her beneath its tire.[3]

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Rhythms and Algorithms: How AI is Shaping the Music Industry

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On November 22, 2023

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Rhythms and Algorithms: How AI is Shaping the Music Industry

By Savannah Throneberry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has substantially impacted the music scene in the last few years. Individuals have used AI to impersonate popular artists, like Drake, both in sound and style, leaving listeners perplexed as to whether they are listening to a published piece or a well disguised dupe. As a result, artists in the music industry now face the tough task of embracing or rejecting artificial intelligence in music creation.

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Hypersonic missiles present new challenges in nuclear deterrence, weapons regulation

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On November 21, 2023

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Hypersonic missiles present new challenges in nuclear deterrence, weapons regulation

By Joe Noser

When President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, met last week in San Francisco, the two leaders had lots to discuss: restoration of military communications, fentanyl controls, and climate change, to name a few.[1]

One issue that likely will not be on the table, however, is coming to a mutual understanding about regulating both nations’ hypersonic weapons programs.

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New York Regulates the Use of AI-Driven Hiring

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On November 20, 2023

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New York Regulates the Use of AI-Driven Hiring

By: Brenna Harman

            New York City published final regulations regarding the use of AI-driven hiring tools, and enforcement of the laws went into effect on July 5, 2023.[1] Local Law 144 (“NYC 144”) requires any automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to be audited annually.[2] The audits are performed to check for bias that may be intentionally or unintentionally within the systems.[3] The employer must determine if they are using an AEDT, perform the audit, publish a public summary of the audit, and provide certain notices to applicants or employees who are subject to screening by the tool.[4]

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The Da Vinci System: A Feat in Medicine, a Newfound Dilemma in the Legal Field

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On November 17, 2023

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The Da Vinci System: A Feat in Medicine, a Newfound Dilemma in the Legal Field

By L. Michelle Ugalde

The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System is said to be catalytic in the advancement of modern medicine since its inception by Silicon Valley’s Intuitive Surgical. [1] While the machine itself is exceedingly complex, a major design component of the da Vinci system is that the system is used and overall conducted by a human surgeon.[2] As it turns out, this is exactly where a vast amount of the recent litigation surrounding the system stems from.[3] This litigation poses some crucial concerns.[4] As errors with using the system increase, so does the amount of litigation discussing whether those mistakes should be attributed to the system, or to the surgeon leading the system.[5] As a result, it appears that many are beginning to question if this new abundance of legal troubles, along with other issues revolving the system, are detrimental to the point where the da Vinci system is exceeding its worth.[6]

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Watch Your Step: The Potential Use of Smart Concrete in Law Enforcement

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On November 15, 2023

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Watch Your Step: The Potential Use of Smart Concrete in Law Enforcement

By Kathryn Threatt

In his podcast, The Justice Tech Download, Jason Tashea envisions a new and smart use for concrete: to collect data to identify perpetrators via gait analysis.[1]

Imagine. As you walk along your city’s sidewalks the sensors within its concrete track your steps and your gait. You pause just before someone bumps into you. That someone just rushed out of a convenience store. You notice a few characteristics about them as they pass by: hair color, height in comparison to your own, shade of clothing, and race/ethnicity. Your attention then turns to the convenience store owner who runs out of the store screaming, “Thief!” The alleged thief then sprints down the street and disappears before anyone stops them. The police take your statement and gather data from this smart sidewalk when they arrive.

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Apple Vision Pro: Can it See China?

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On November 13, 2023

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Apple Vision Pro: Can it See China?

By Jarrid Outlaw

Apple is slated to release their next big market product the “Apple Vision Pro” early next year.[1]  The vision pro is an augmented reality (AR) headset that also acts as a standalone computer.[2]  Apple proclaims this product to be the first “spatial computer.”[3]  It combines everyday apps we use on our phones and computers and projects them as an interactive canvas, while still allowing the user freedom to see the environment around them.[4]  It also connects with MacBooks, allows you to make the canvas as big and small as you want, has state of the art resolution, and works as a standalone computer.[5]  Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, had this to say, “Apple Vision Pro introduces us to spatial computing. Built upon decades of Apple innovation, Vision Pro is years ahead and unlike anything created before — with a revolutionary new input system and thousands of groundbreaking innovations. It unlocks incredible experiences for our users and exciting new opportunities for our developers.”[6]  Though Apple has come up with numerous new and exciting technological innovations, they will have a hard time in the global market due to China’s trademark law.[7]

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