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on cases and developments in law and the legal system.
on cases and developments in law and the legal system.
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Aaron Tsui is a junior studying computer engineering and robotics in the School of Engineering and Applied Science interested in technology law and intellectual property. While the rapid growth of digital consumerism has created prosperous avenues for businesses and has fundamentally altered the interaction between people and products, it has also allowed for the illegal, unethical, and profit-driven exploitation of vulnerabilities in consumer behavior and psychology.
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Aaron Tsui is a junior studying computer engineering and robotics in the School of Engineering and Applied Science interested in technology law and intellectual property. While it is more than likely that you have heard the term “AI” in the news or in conversations, have you ever asked yourself: “What is AI?” The obvious answer is “artificial intelligence.” From here, you can derive a simple definition that AI is computer-programmed intelligence that can perform actions or reasoning that would otherwise require human intelligence. Simple enough, right? Not quite.  By Aaron Tsui
Aaron Tsui is a sophomore studying computer engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science interested in technology law and intellectual property. When it comes to law, most people immediately think of a case relating to criminal, civil, or corporate matters; however, one of the most important, yet often overlooked, areas of law is that of intellectual property (IP), specifically covering patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets. From the lightbulb to Apple’s iconic logo to famous songs, intellectual property law has a wide range of applications that continue to facilitate a constantly improving and innovating society.  Image Source: Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash By Aaron Tsui
Aaron Tsui is a sophomore studying computer engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science interested in technology law and intellectual property. While many may be familiar with their fundamental constitutional rights and basic laws that protect them, in an age where the world is becoming increasingly digitized, it is not only imperative that legislation stays on pace with developing technology, but also critical that individuals themselves remain aware of the extent to which current laws and regulations protect their online presence.  Aaron Tsui is a sophomore studying computer engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science interested in technology law and intellectual property.
As the group of multinational tech companies, collectively known as “big tech,” continue to dominate the technology industry and landscape, the judicial system has seen proportionate surges in antitrust cases. Big tech companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook/Meta, and Amazon have all faced the scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in regards to unfair competition or antitrust, with many of these cases still ongoing.  By Aaron Tsui
Aaron Tsui is a sophomore studying computer engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science interested in technology law and intellectual property. OpenAI’s public release of ChatGPT in late 2022 marked a pivotal moment in the history of not only technology, but also society as a whole. Though artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI have been prominent within the technology sector for decades prior, ChatGPT was the first interaction many people had with AI. |
