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How can the digital replication of humans transform medicine and biomechanics, and where do we draw the line on personal data use? 

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative power of digital twins in medicine and biomechanics, exploring both its groundbreaking potential and the delicate balance it demands between innovation and ethical considerations.

In this episode, we welcome Professor Jacqueline Alderson, Tech Director of the UWA Tech and Policy Lab, to delve into the intricate realm of digital twins and their far-reaching implications. Together, we unravel how these virtual replicas of humans are revolutionizing surgical planning, enabling personalized treatment strategies, and deepening our understanding of human movement.

While the advancements brought about by digital twins are undoubtedly remarkable, they also raise significant ethical and privacy concerns. We dissect these concerns, examining how we can strike a harmonious equilibrium between the benefits of advanced data use and the protection of individual rights.

Join Professor Alderson and Copenhagen Legal/Tech Lab Director Alexandra Andhov at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law, as they navigate the complex ethical landscape of digital twins, prompting a critical conversation about the future of this technology and its societal impact.

This episode is generously supported by the Carlsberg Foundation and Independent Research Fund Denmark.

How is athlete data shaping the future of sports performance? Are wearables more than just accessories? Join our esteemed guests Julia Powles and Jacqueline Alderson as they unravel the complexities of athlete data collection, exploring promises of performance enhancements and the intricate web of data management.

From promises of performance enhancements to the murky world of data management, we explore the blurred lines between technological advancement and the core fundamentals of elite sports. Are we truly optimizing athletes, or are we caught in a web of data obsession?

Alexandra Andhov guides the conversation, raising crucial questions about the informed consent of athletes, the genuine impact of collected data, and the ethical considerations surrounding the ever-expanding realm of sports tech.

Join us in this episode, where we navigate through the intersection of technology, data, and athletic excellence.

Julia Powles and Jacqueline Alderson are in discussion in this episode with Copenhagen Legal/Tech Lab Director Alexandra Andhov at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law.

A big thanks again to UWA Tech & Policy Lab Directors Julia Powles and Jacqueline Alderson for their leadership of the Lab’s research program and for making this season possible, and a shoutout to our supporters, Carlsberg Foundation and Independent Research Fund Denmark.

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What happens when tech innovations lead to real-world crimes? When the stakes are at their highest, can government agencies be relied on to bring Big Tech to account?

In our second episode of Season 3 of the Copenhagen Legal/Tech Lab Podcast, we explore a fascinating case study of Big Tech accountability with PhD Candidate Helen Stamp of the UWA Tech & Policy Lab at the  University of Western Australia Law School.

Join us as Helen discusses her detailed research into the police investigation that followed the fatal collision between an Uber autonomous vehicle and pedestrian Elaine Herzberg in Arizona in 2018.

Learn more about how Uber shaped this investigation and how, despite Uber’s “non-existent safety culture” and deeply flawed vehicle programming, all criminal responsibility fell to the person nominally behind the wheel – the so-called “vehicle operator”.

As we revisit the world’s most infamous autonomous vehicle tragedy, we probe two essential questions: how did Uber evade criminal liability, and should it have?

Helen Stamp is in discussion in this episode with Copenhagen Legal/Tech Lab Director Alexandra Andhov at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law.

A big thanks again to UWA Tech & Policy Lab Directors Julia Powles and Jacqueline Alderson for their leadership of the Lab’s research program and for making this season possible, and a shoutout to our supporters, Carlsberg Foundation and Independent Research Fund Denmark.

#TechLaw #BigTech #RethinkingBigTech #Podcast #TechPolicy #Uber #Herzberg #TechCulpability

Have you ever wondered how Google, Uber, Amazon and Facebook get away with so much, with so little consequence? Or, as our guest this week calls it, “the paradox of Big Tech's small liabilities”?

In our first full episode of Season 3 of the Copenhagen Legal/Tech Lab Podcast, we dive deep into the world of Big Tech culpability with Associate Professor Julia Powles, Director of the UWA Tech & Policy Lab at the University of Western Australia Law School.

🌐 Join us in exploring Associate Professor Powles’ work on the challenges of holding the tech giants to account as she discusses her latest work, ‘The Corporate Culpability of Big Tech’, in Professor Elise Bant’s powerful new edited collection, “The Culpable Corporate Mind” (Bloomsbury, 2023).

🔍 Learn more about the limited ways in which technology firms have traditionally been scrutinised, and how Bant’s model of ‘systems intentionality’ unlocks a richly expansive pathway for bringing these companies to justice.

👉 Tune in now and join the conversation! 

What would change if the systematic recklessness of Big Tech was put on trial? How would it reorder the tech ecosystem, if the liabilities of Big Tech matched its true impacts? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 🗣️

Host for this episode: Dr. Alexandra Andhov, Founder and Director of the Copenhagen Legal/Tech Lab at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law.

A big thanks again to our guest for this episode, Associate Professor Julia Powles, and a shoutout to our supporters: Carlsberg Foundation, Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Are you ready to rethink Big Tech? 

Join us for the third season of the Copenhagen Legal/Tech Lab Podcast, where we explore the critical intersection of technology, law, and policy.

In collaboration with the UWA Tech & Policy Lab at UWA Law School, The University of Western Australia, this season presents a compelling series of interviews featuring prominent UWA scholars, researchers, and experts who diligently examine the profound challenges presented by Big Tech companies in our everyday lives. Our overarching objective this season is to delve deeper into the intricate world of Big Tech, shedding light on its far-reaching impact, affecting not only individuals but society as a whole.

Here's what you can expect, learning from the three research streams of Julia Powles, Co-Founder and Director of the UWA Tech & Policy Lab:

📌 Big Tech Culpability: We delve into the "reckless disregard" of the tech giants. How do they get away with so much, with so little consequence?

📌 Curbing Human Monitoring: Uncover the challenges surrounding the sensing and digitisation of human bodies and movement. What does it mean for identity and opportunity?

📌 Challenging Inevitability: We confront technological determinism and explore why and how we allow tech giants to shape our future.

Host for this episode: Alexandra Andhov, Founder and Director of the Copenhagen Legal/Tech Lab.

A big shoutout to our supporters: Carlsberg Foundation, Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond (Independent Research Fund Denmark).

This is a deep-dive episode on Legal Tech.

In the final episode of our second season, Jarek Owczarek shares insights on the future of legal tech and contract management. The episode explores the potential of automation, AI, and turning contracts into data to streamline processes. It highlights the importance of understanding client needs, providing a good user experience, and building a strong legal tech company.

Host:

• Alexandra Andhov
• Sven Mikulic

Guest:

• Jarek Owczarek - Contractbook

This is a 101 episode on Legal Tech.

In this podcast episode, we shed light on the multifaceted nature of legal tech and why it's become a crucial aspect of the legal field. Discover how technology is revolutionizing the way we create, describe, disseminate, and apply the law.

Host:

• Filippo Castorio
• Léonard Van Rompaey

Guest:

• Nick Hawtin

This is a deep-dive episode on DLT&Blockchain.

In this deep-dive episode, our focus is on blockchain and crypto assets, exploring their impact on people, technology, and business.

Host:

• Alexandra Andhov

Guest:

• Danny Dehghani

This is a 101 episode on DLT & Blockchain.

In this new podcast episode, we explore the world of #blockchain, focusing on the potential of revolutionising global transactions, making them faster and more cost-effective.

Host:

• Alexandra Andhov

Guest:

• Michal Gromek

This is a deep-dive episode on Artificial Intelligence.

In this deep-dive episode, discuss how AI can be used to improve legal research, and how it can help us get an overview of large amounts of information. We also touch on AI being used in the judiciary system and discuss whether or not it's a good idea.

Host:

• Léonard Van Rompaey

Guest:

• Henrik Palmer Olsen