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AI artwork is going mainstream, but it’s doing so off the back of human artists.
AI artwork is going mainstream, but it’s doing so off the back of human artists.
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New Zealand game developers will receive an immediate funding boost from the Government to help support the growth of local studios. But is it enough?
New Zealand game developers will receive an immediate funding boost from the Government to help support the growth of local studios. But is it enough?
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AI continues to be a hot topic in 2023. But what exactly is "artificial intelligence" anyway?
AI continues to be a hot topic in 2023. But what exactly is "artificial intelligence" anyway?

Buried in the pre-Christmas rush, the Office of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released a Cabinet paper late last year making recommendations on key aspects of the upcoming consumer data right (CDR) legislation (the CDR Bill).
Buried in the pre-Christmas rush, the Office of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released a Cabinet paper late last year making recommendations on key aspects of the upcoming consumer data right (CDR) legislation (the CDR Bill).

Hudson Gavin Martin recently contributed the “New Zealand” chapter to the 4th edition of The Space Law Review.
Hudson Gavin Martin recently contributed the “New Zealand” chapter to the 4th edition of The Space Law Review.

Should story tellers and content creators be alarmed by the recent decision in Ellis v The King (2022)? Caitlin explores this in detail.
Should story tellers and content creators be alarmed by the recent decision in Ellis v The King (2022)? Caitlin explores this in detail.

The Government announced today that the banking sector will be the first in New Zealand to implement a new Consumer Data Right (CDR) in an executive push towards “open banking” – confirming the expectations of most in the sector.
The Government announced today that the banking sector will be the first in New Zealand to implement a new Consumer Data Right (CDR) in an executive push towards “open banking” – confirming the expectations of most in the sector.

Regulators worldwide are focusing on the widespread use of text and instant messaging within businesses. This should be a wake-up call for all businesses (not just those subject to specific regulatory regimes).
Regulators worldwide are focusing on the widespread use of text and instant messaging within businesses. This should be a wake-up call for all businesses (not just those subject to specific regulatory regimes).

The “Hobbit law” is no more. The Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 (the Act) has now received the Royal assent and will come into force on 30 December 2022.
The “Hobbit law” is no more. The Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 (the Act) has now received the Royal assent and will come into force on 30 December 2022.

It's an exciting time to be in the SaaS sector with both public and private commitment to help drive a more productive, high-wage and low-emission economy. Andrew Dentice shares insights on what we’re seeing in terms of legal issues and market practice in the SaaS sector.
It's an exciting time to be in the SaaS sector with both public and private commitment to help drive a more productive, high-wage and low-emission economy. Andrew Dentice shares insights on what we’re seeing in terms of legal issues and market practice in the SaaS sector.

The Ministry of Justice is inviting feedback on the proposal to amend the Privacy Act 2020 to broaden notification requirements for agencies that collect personal information indirectly.
The Ministry of Justice is inviting feedback on the proposal to amend the Privacy Act 2020 to broaden notification requirements for agencies that collect personal information indirectly.

New Zealand’s internet watchdog, Netsafe, and industry group NZTech have announced the launch of their Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms.
New Zealand’s internet watchdog, Netsafe, and industry group NZTech have announced the launch of their Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms.

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