Misconceptions About AI: Redefining, Not Replacing Legal Work
Authors: Amita Abubakar and Olivia Inniss What is AI? AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. This technology ‘enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity and autonomy’. The term "artificial intelligence” was first coined in 1956 at the Dartmouth Conference. This has been a groundbreaking development in the 21st century, with AI being used in businesses, education, technology development and simple day
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Legal Maze: Navigating Dissociative Identity Disorder
Author: Amita Abubakar Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is described by the NHS as a disorder in which one may ‘feel uncertain about their identity and who they are’. This includes the ‘presence of other identities, each with their own names, voices, personal histories and mannerisms ’. The main symptoms of DID are: - Memory gaps about everyday events and personal information - Having several distinct identities Whilst the UK’s legal system is known for its co
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Can Renewable Energy and Nature Co-exist?
Author: Olivia Inniss In the words of the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity, "all life warrants respect." As we race to enact this renewable energy transition, we must remember that saving our climate should not come at the expense of the ecosystems that sustain us. From colossal wind turbines that disrupt bird migration routes to the sprawling solar farms that take over valuable habitats, renewable energy is no stranger to controversy. As of 2021, a staggering 85% of
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A New Industrial Revolution: How Europe's Hydrogen Auction is leading a Green Future
Author: Olivia Inniss The European Union (EU) has officially taken a bold step toward a greener future. Committed to “reduce greenhouse gas emissions… and reach a net-zero emissions by 2050,” the EU held its first renewable hydrogen auction on November 23 rd 2023. This initiative addresses the destruction caused by fossil fuels, responsible for approximately 75% of greenhouse gas emissions and 90% of carbon dioxide emissions. While our planet suffers, we are in dire need of c
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