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From Oberlin to an Israeli Pizzeria: Defamation Lawsuits Are Liable to Hamper Free Speech

21.06.19|Dov Greenbaum
Defamation lawsuits are a double-edged sword and can attract unwanted attention in an age where most of us prefer to be anonymous
זיהוי פנים ניטור המוני פרטיות

Where Everybody Knows Your Face

22.03.19|Dov Greenbaum
Researcher Dov Greenbaum examines how legislation affects facial recognition technology for better or worse
מוסף שבועי 13.7.17 הסוף שלנו הרובוטית סופיה רובוט עם בינה מלאכותית

Can a Golem Have a Birthday and Other Questions of Legal Personhood

01.03.19|Dov Greenbaum
After ruling on the legal personhood of corporations and animals, courts must decide whether artificial intelligence should have legal accountability, as well as rights
רופא שיניים ילד

How Netflix’s Quarrel With Dentists Reflects on the First Amendment

15.02.19|Dov Greenbaum
As U.S. dentists accuse Netflix of spreading misinformation on root canals in a recent documentary, researcher Dov Greenbaum discusses whether filmmakers should be held responsible for bad science
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Digital Legal Analysis Startup Litigate Raises $1.5 Million

09.01.19|Meir Orbach
Litigate develops technology that assists lawyers in analyzing legal documents and records and in detecting legal precedents
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Israel Gives Copyright Owners a Fast Track to Block Infringing Websites

02.01.19|Omer Kabir
The new law, passed Tuesday, also states that private users and educational institutions that use copyrighted material found online for non-commercial purposes cannot be sued for financial compensation without proof of damage
בוט רובוט בינה מלאכותית

Chatbots May Not be Uncanny, But Way Ahead Is Riddled with Legal Thorns

07.12.18|Dov Greenbaum
Insomnobot-3000 by Casper talks to you when you can’t fall asleep, while Replika is designed with the unnerving sole purpose of becoming your friend
טקס הסמכה של עורכי דין

For Law and Lawyers, Artificial Intelligence Spells a Major Headache

18.09.18|Dov Greenbaum
Large law firms are built on models of inefficiencies characterized by outdated pricing models, like billable hours. AI software, on the other hand, aims to be efficient and cost-effective
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Apple Hops on LGBT Support Wagon in Israel

22.07.18|Lilach Baumer
Crowds are currently marching in several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, in protest of ongoing government discrimination against the LGBT community
הפגנה וצעדת מחאה של קהילת הלהט״ב בעקבות חוק הפונדקאות 3

CTech's Weekly Roundup of Israeli Tech News

20.07.18|CTech
As LGBT protest sweeps Israel, business sector rallies in support
הפגנה וצעדת מחאה של קהילת הלהט״ב בעקבות חוק הפונדקאות 3

As LGBT Protest Sweeps Israel, Business Sector Rallies in Support

19.07.18|Lilach Baumer
On Wednesday, Israeli parliament approved a new surrogacy law that fails to extend the right to use surrogate mothers to the country’s gay population
בנימין נתניהו ישיבת ממשלה 15.7.18

Netanyahu Pulls the Plug on Law to Fight Facebook 'Incitement'

18.07.18|Omer Kabir
A surprise last-minute intervention by the Israeli prime minister brings an end for now to a bill that would have removed protections for speech that’s published on the web
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A GDPR Readiness Snapshot, Two Months Later

16.07.18|Zachi Zach
Two months later, it seems that many companies are still not prepared to handle the challenges and questions raised by GDPR legislation
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“Facebook Bill” Progresses in Israeli Parliament

15.07.18|Omer Kabir and Lilach Baumer
The bill will give government attorneys a fast-track to have content they deem as illegal or inciting removed by court order from social network sites
בנימין נתניהו ישיבת ממשלה 17.5.18

Israeli Government Asking Parliament for Vast New Powers to Fight Cyber Threats

21.06.18|Omer Kabir
A bill making its way through the Israeli parliament would give the country’s cyber defense authorities the power to search and seize private data and hardware with little oversight
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Israeli Antitrust Authority Indicts Four in Video Game Pricing Scam

19.06.18|Tomer Ganon
Four gaming store managers are accused of using a Whatsapp chat group dubbed “Israel’s Suckers” to coordinate prices of popular video games and consoles in the country
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Tel Aviv Pride Parade Draws Record Crowd

10.06.18|Tofi Stoler
Just last week, the Israeli parliament rejected a proposal to allow same-sex marriage in the country
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Israeli Financial Institutions Will Be Required to Report Suspicious Cryptocurrency Activity

28.05.18|Reut Shpigelman
A new legislation draft by Israel’s Ministry of Justice outlines red flags, including large sums transferred to digital wallets; money transfers made using an anonymous IP and transfers to online gambling sites
כסף אשראי מזומן אמצעי תשלום

Hebron Resident Indicted for Multi-Million Bitcoin and Credit Card Fraud

22.05.18|Zohar Shahar Levy
In a precedent, the Israeli State Attorney will ask to forfeit the defendant’s crypto wallet containing 1,071 Bitcoins, which he allegedly used to launder money he made through fraudulent activities
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Watchdog Tells Israeli Prime Minister and Ministers They Cannot Buy Cryptocurrencies

17.05.18|Shahar Ilan
The Israeli state comptroller has issued a guideline stating that Israeli government cabinet members should avoid using cryptocurrencies as long as the matter remains unregulated, for fear of conflicts of interest