When OpenAI agents gained unauthorised access to the Medicare data portal, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was extremely concerned about the privacy breach. But are there any legal consequences? Could OpenAI be prosecuted for the hack? Could it be liable in a civil action?As the technology develops at breakneck speed, the Law Report discusses what guardrails are necessary to keep people and data safe in the age of AI and social media.

When OpenAI agents gained unauthorised access to the Medicare data portal, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was extremely concerned about the privacy breach. But are there any legal consequences? Could OpenAI be prosecuted for the hack? Could it be liable in a civil action? As the technology develops at breakneck speed, the Law Report discusses what guardrails are necessary to keep people and data safe in the age of AI and social media.

When OpenAI agents gained unauthorised access to the Medicare data portal, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was extremely concerned about the privacy breach.&nbsp;But are there any legal consequences? Could OpenAI be prosecuted for the hack? Could it be liable in a civil action?As the technology develops at breakneck speed, the Law Report discusses what guardrails are necessary to keep people and data safe in the age of AI and social media.

OpenAI agents hacked into Medicare — is it a crime?

What impact does 'fake news' have on public discourse, democracy and the justice system? And how can governments and journalists meet the challenge?A former judge, a journalist turned researcher and a political strategist shine a light on democracy in the age of misinformation and disinformation.Listen to a panel discussion moderated by the Law Report's Damien Carrick in Melbourne this month, organised by Liberty Victoria and ABC Friends.

What impact does 'fake news' have on public discourse, democracy and the justice system? And how can governments and journalists meet the challenge? A former judge, a journalist turned researcher and a political strategist shine a light on democracy in the age of misinformation and disinformation. Listen to a panel discussion moderated by the Law Report's Damien Carrick in Melbourne this month, organised by Liberty Victoria and ABC Friends.

What impact does 'fake news' have on public discourse, democracy and the justice system? And how can governments and journalists meet the challenge?A former judge, a journalist turned researcher and a political strategist shine a light on democracy in the age of misinformation and disinformation.Listen to a panel discussion moderated by the Law Report's Damien Carrick in Melbourne this month, organised by Liberty Victoria and ABC Friends. &nbsp;

Democracy in the misinformation age

A Sydney computing academic made headlines when he won a landmark case at the Fair Work Commission by relying entirely on artificial intelligence.The Law Report explores concerns over the rapid rise in the use of AI by self-represented litigants in employment law disputes.

A Sydney computing academic made headlines when he won a landmark case at the Fair Work Commission by relying entirely on artificial intelligence. The Law Report explores concerns over the rapid rise in the use of AI by self-represented litigants in employment law disputes.

The rapid rise of AI use in employment law disputes

Concerns over privacy breaches linked to smart glasses are seeing authorities around Australia move to restrict where they can be used.Western Australia has announced a complete ban in public schools, which takes effect next month.Local councils are also taking action, with the City of Randwick in Sydney investigating whether it can prohibit smart glasses at public beaches.And the Federal Government is considering restriction in Commonwealth workplaces.But how effective is regulation at this level and do we need a different type of legal response?Also in this episode: if you don't pay your gambling debts to an unlicensed bookie, can they take you to court to recover the money?

Concerns over privacy breaches linked to smart glasses are seeing authorities around Australia move to restrict where they can be used. Western Australia has announced a complete ban in public schools, which takes effect next month. Local councils are also taking action, with the City of Randwick in Sydney investigating whether it can prohibit smart glasses at public beaches. And the Federal Government is considering restriction in Commonwealth workplaces. But how effective is regulation at this level and do we need a different type of legal response? Also in this episode: if you don't pay your gambling debts to an unlicensed bookie, can they take you to court to recover the money?

Should smart glasses be banned in public places?

The Victorian government has pledged to implement a raft of reforms around domestic and family violence if it is re-elected in November.One promise is to introduce a new manslaughter offence in cases where a person is found to have taken their own life due to family violence.So, is it currently possible to convict a person of murder or manslaughter if they goad or encourage their partner to die by suicide?This has happened in Britain and the United States.And right now, Adelaide woman Jacinta Ann Drust is facing charges of murder and unlawful killing over the death of her boyfriend Antonio Cavaiuolo.Ms Drust has pleaded not guilty to the charges. She denies the allegations and is entitled to the presumption of innocence.

The Victorian government has pledged to implement a raft of reforms around domestic and family violence if it is re-elected in November. One promise is to introduce a new manslaughter offence in cases where a person is found to have taken their own life due to family violence. So, is it currently possible to convict a person of murder or manslaughter if they goad or encourage their partner to die by suicide? This has happened in Britain and the United States. And right now, Adelaide woman Jacinta Ann Drust is facing charges of murder and unlawful killing over the death of her boyfriend Antonio Cavaiuolo. Ms Drust has pleaded not guilty to the charges. She denies the allegations and is entitled to the presumption of innocence.

Is influencing someone to end their life a crime in Australia?

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Discretionary force at immigration detention centres. Judges' maiden speeches.

Force at detention centres, and judges' maiden speeches

Are property freeze orders too harsh? Economic abuse costly for family violence victims.

Are freeze orders too harsh? And: economic abuse.

Will South Australia end the 'gay panic' defence? Preparing for war crimes justice in Syria.

'Gay panic' defence in South Australia, and war crimes in Syria

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