Data serves a vital role in training artificial intelligence (AI) models. Data is scraped from various sources including websites. The term data mining and data scraping are similar but not quite identical in nature. It is similar in the sense that both involved bulk copying of data.

Another form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) that has been frequenting the headlines is AI-generated music. A well-known example being the viral Drake and The Weeknd song titled “Heart on My Sleeve” which has now been pulled off Apple Music and Spotify. This AI-generated song produced remarkably realistic renditions of Drake and The Weeknd’s voices. 

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a set of algorithms trained on large volumes of data to generate output like images, text, music and videos. A popular example of this is ChatGPT which is a large language model (LLM) developed by OpenAI. Other generative AI also include DALL-E which generates art from text descriptions.

As part of Budget 2023 speech today the UK chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has introduced several support measures for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector.

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology leaves us to question whether the English Civil Liability rules of contractual, and extra-contractual liability for loss and damage caused by AI are fit for purpose.

The corporate team at Laytons ETL are delighted to have advised Planit Testing, an Australian headquartered global leader in quality engineering and application testing services, and part of the Toyko based NRI Group, on its acquisition of Shift Left Group, a Yorkshire based quality specialist.

Artificial intelligence (AI) paves way for innovative technology advancement which benefits society, but there is also a potential for it to affect individuals' rights and freedoms. Consumers have become increasingly concerned about data security in recent years, resulting in "techlash" - a growing negative feeling against large tech companies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming part of our everyday lives. Ranging from speech-to-text recognition, translation software, chatbots to automated stock trading, AI is helping us with decision-making.

The issue of high ground rents on leasehold properties has been widely reported in the media in the past few years. We look at a recent decision forcing one developer to rectify the position and a proposed new law to scrap ground rent for new leases.