Law of the Future - The Podcast on Law & Technology with Dennis Hillemann

In my latest post on Medium, I discuss a timely and relevant topic in today’s rapidly changing world of AI: Should Human Intervention be Required for AI to Create New #AI? In this post, I argue that while human involvement will be important in guiding AI systems, they can also be taught to develop new AI systems by themselves. In order for this to happen, I suggest investing more in careful resear...

Open AI’s ChatGPT has created a stir in the world of artificial intelligence. Now the questions turns to Google’s DeepMind — when will the tech behemoth put it to broad use? With the capacity for self-learning, DeepMind can stand on its own two feet. With the capability to revolutionize entire industries, it is essential for anyone passionate about AI to grasp DeepMind’s strengths. This article wi...

The office is abuzz with whispers at the coffee machine, voices laced with fear. Lawyers, research assistants, and business services alike have all tried Chat GPT, and now contemplate a bleak future. "Will we soon be obsolete?" they ask, a chill in their voices often covered by nervous laughters. The thought of becoming superfluous looms so large that none of them can shake it off. Please also fin...

AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is a cutting-edge internet sensation with over one million users within the first week of being publicly available. Apart from users expecting ChatGPT to be able to replace inferior chatbots soon, there is already plenty of speculation on how it might impact numerous industries, democracy, and our daily lives. but what are the legal challenges and opportunities?

Are you interested in exploring the latest developments in blockchain regulations, cryptocurrency hacks, and blockchain-backed platforms? Then don’t miss my latest article on Medium - and here is the audio version!  In it, I discuss these topics, as well as the various regulatory frameworks that have been proposed and implemented, and their potential implications. I also explore upcoming tren...

I𝐬 𝐀𝐈 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞! In my newest article on Medium, I discuss the AI developments that I find the most compelling, beginning on January 9th, 2023. 1. AI Robot Lawyer It’s not too far off to think that a robot lawyer could be our reality in the near future. A startup called DoNotPay has created a chatb...

As a young lawyer I fought relentlessly on behalf of students who had been failed in their exams. I heard the same question over and over again, posed in various ways - had my clients crossed any legal lines? The answer was often a sobering yes; some had brazenly attempted to cheat, while others had inadvertently dipped their toes into plagiarism when it came to their dissertations and theses. The...

In this episode, I share news on blockchain and crypto and also share my personal point of view on them. The news include: - A large blockchain initiative in China - Regulation of crypto & the SEC - India and its own CBDC Keep up to date wit the most important developments on #blockchain and #crypto and join The Blockchain Lawyers network www.blockchainlawyersnetwork.com

Again, this week I have compiled the most critical events in the blockchain, crypto, and NFT world — short and sweet with further references. To go where no blockchainer has gone before. Keep updated in the Blockchain Lawyers network to get daily updates!

Quentin Tarantino likes NFTs. Kenny loves Bitcoin — OneRepublic probably does too. Yet, the poorest people in the world suffer from crypto mining. Will Bitcoin City change that? What’s new and noteworthy in blockchain, NFTs, and crypto in the week beginning 22 November 2021? I summarise the most important and entertaining developments. Read the article here: Blockchain, NFTs, Crypto: What’s new th...

Germany has voted. The new federal government will be formed by the parties SPD, Greens, and the liberal FDP. Today, 24.11.2021, the three governments presented their new coalition agreement at 3 pm. I immediately evaluated the coalition agreement and overviewed the new government plans for blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. In doing so, I have initially focused on the contents of the con...

In his latest article on LinkedIn, Dennis explains what moved the blockchain world in the week beginning 15 November 2021. You can find the audio version of the article here. If you want to read the article, you can find the link here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-going-blockchain-space-week-dennis-hillemann/?trackingId=u48ShnvFQqW2krElkRg7HQ%3D%3D

Germany has voted, and the three "election winners" SPD, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, and FDP want to form a government together. Coalition negotiations between the parties are still ongoing. Thus, the formation of a government by the three parties is far from decided. But the three parties' exploratory paper of 15 October 2021 provides a glimpse into the future. In today's podcast, I present essential...

Ash Costello joins us for our latest edition of the Podcast.  She is a lawyer specialising in blockchain and privacy, with a background in financial services.  During our Podcast, we chatted about her work on NFTs as her role as a Member of the Expert Panel of EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum (https://www.eublockchainforum.eu/).  We also discuss her work on Hashed Privacy, a risk assessment too...

In May 2021, a Dutch court found that large companies have climate responsibility and ordered Shell and its subsidiaries to do more to protect the climate. The ruling, which also attracted much attention internationally (and especially in Germany), also sent German climate activists into raptures. Even then, it was clear that it would only be a matter of time before such lawsuits were filed in Ger...

On July 1, 2021, the new German "Glücksspielstaatsvertrag" (State Treaty on Gambling) will come into force. Online gambling such as virtual slot machines, online casinos, and online poker will then be legal in Germany. The German Market will be opened up. Providers need a state permit to operate. Operation is subject to state supervision and complex legal restrictions. The permit process and opera...

The German government wants to introduce a supply chain law before the end of this legislative period. Under the proposed rule, large companies will have to monitor and promote human rights compliance in their supply chains from 2023. Blockchain technology can help companies meet the requirements of the law. However, the possibilities of blockchain go far beyond that. Implementing a blockchain in...

The GameStop hype is no Robin-Hood like „poor vs. rich“ game. It is massive market manipulation. It shows: We fail to regulate Social Media. Communities manipulate markets, Gurus like Musks drive prices. Why this is wrong, and how we can change it.

Dennis explains why he rebranded the podcast. He then discusses the Trump vs. Twitter scenario - and why he is fine with Twitter banning Trump. But how should we regulate Social Media in the future?

Could Bitcoin be banned under German law? Let‘s look at the constitutional aspects on this matter. Is bitcoin protected by our constitution?

Regulating Facebook, Twitter & Co. is not about cutting freedom. It’s about saving it. For the benefit of all, including the companies themselves.

The German government has published a new statement on blockchain, crypto assets, libra and CBDC. It remains pretty clear that Germany sees a huge potential in the blockchain technology, but will also be on line with the plans of the European Union. https://dhillemann.medium.com/german-government-new-paper-on-blockchain-cbdc-libra-b80348de8c11?sk=e1a76020ff25e5b3d1c3085669cd1fd3

Germany wants to digitze the world of shares, stocks, securities – via a soft evolution instead of a hard revolution. And No. 3 is a must-know. Join me in The Blockchain Lawyers Network. You'll love it as much as I do. https://www.blockchainlawyersnetwork.com/share/QBdblDam1wiy1bFD

In this episode, we take a step back: What is blockchain, what are its benefits - and what are the use cases in the Public Sector? Learn more in this article from the host Dennis Hillemann on Medium. Link to the article: https://medium.com/@DHillemann/why-the-public-sector-should-care-about-blockchain-now-30cad75abb59 Link to the Blockchain Lawyers Network: www.blockchainlawyersnetwork.com

What are the use cases for blockchain in the public sector? How can blockchain benefit governements and citizens in their relations? And how can blockchain contribute to sustainability? Learn more on Ep. 35 of The Blockchain Lawyer. Apple https://apple.co/352kYV6 Spotify https://spoti.fi/2LCZcjt Google https://bit.ly/2Yhcebe Also: Join me in The Blockchain Lawyers Network. You'll love it as much a...