Has the Time for the Break-up of Google Arrived?
The breakup of one of the world’s biggest and most consequential monopolies, Google, has been brought up as the US Department of Justice pushes forward with a major antitrust case. Regulators claim Google’s dominance over search and advertising limits competition. Although a breakup would signify a landmark antitrust victory since the US government’s antitrust shutdown with Microsoft, it is expected to be a prolonged process. Investors are cautious but not alarmed for now. The tech giant's future remains uncertain, with its market power being in the cross hairs of regulators.
Is The Red Sea Crisis Affecting Global Trade?
Hamide Ayboga discusses disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea and possible implications of this crisis on global trade.
France’s Moves to Enshrine the Right to Abortion: An Analysis of European Case Law
Neha Nambiar discusses the right to abortion through an analysis of European case law in light of France’s moves to enshrine the right to abortion.
India's AI Drive – “The Perfect Storm for India”
Heidi Muca discusses the opportunities and challenges arising from India’s AI drive in the development of the country’s first large language model.
The Dangers of AI and the Need for Effective Regulations
Neha Nambiar discusses the need of effective AI regulation through her exploration of the dangers of AI highlighted from ‘deepfakes’.
International Trade Setbacks – the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Heidi Muca discusses the legal implications of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and the wider geopolitical significance of the disruptions to the plan.
The New Anti-Greenwashing Rule: An Analysis
Hamide Ayboga discusses the anti-greenwashing rule that is set to come into force in due course through critically exploring the implications of this new rule.
The Legal Drama Behind the American Opioid Crisis
Neha Nambiar discusses the legal drama arising from American Opiod Crisis lawsuits.
The Return of OpenAI’s Sam Altman – “Money Always Wins”
Heidi Muca discusses the circumstances surrounding Sam Altman’s ousting as CEO of OpenAI and his subsequent return, alongside the potential future implications of this.
Online Safety Act 2023 – Making the UK The Safest Place To Be Online
Hamide Ayboga discusses the enactment of the new Online Safety Act 2023 and its potential future implications for online safety within the UK.
The Rise and Fall of the Crypto King
Neha Nambiar discusses the conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried on counts of fraud at trial over crypto exchange FTX.
The AI Safety Summit – Will it Help Prevent AI’s Future "Existential Risk to Humanity"?
Heidi Muca explores the current AI Safety Summit and its discussions on the imminent and future global concerns arising from the rapid development of AI technologies.
Can't Get No (Tax Relief)!
Louise Sorrado discusses the dissatisfaction of start-ups with UK tax policy.
CMA vs Microsoft - Game Changer!
The Competition and Markets Authority is currently investigating Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard King. In this article, Karan Kairon summarises the investigation’s key points and discusses what critics have to say.
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 – a potential threat to foreign investment and collaboration?
Zain Afieh discusses the implications of the National Security and Investment Act, and how it functions.