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Artificial Intelligence: Best Practices for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

It only took two months for OpenAI’s ChatGPT to become the fastest-growing consumer application in history.[1] This “technological revolution” made it on headlines worldwide sparking much debate, controversy, and confusion around artificial intelligence (“AI”). Put simply, an AI can “think” and “act” in ways that previously only humans could – resulting in the technology being able to interpret, learn, and make decisions with very limited to no human involvement.[2] While this technology is poised to bring about transformational change to the way in which we live and work, it is important to keep the Greek myth of Icarus in mind when using AI technology. Our overconfidence in this technology will blind us to its potential hazards.

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Christmas Countdown 2023…….how to incentivise your staff!!

The clocks have changed, Black Friday is just around the corner, and so the countdown to Christmas has officially begun.  Is it time for you to start thinking about how you might be able to say thank you to your hardworking staff members at the end of a busy year, and how you can best incentivise them to come back to work in 2024 with a fresh sense of enthusiasm?

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Complying with Data Protection rules when using Personal Data in Research Projects

Research projects, in particular life science projects, will involve the collection and processing of large amounts of personal data, including health information which is considered special category data requiring additional protections.  That means it is fundamental researchers to consider all data protection principles and follow the data protection rules to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals involved as well as the integrity of any research data.

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Five Tips for New Incoming Trainee Solicitors (+ a bonus)

Securing a traineeship comes at the end of a long process of university, post-graduate qualifications and applications. While it may feel like the hard work is behind you, your career is just beginning and it is really important to start it on the right foot. Creating the right first impression will help you to secure a job when you qualify.

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Tick Tock, Tik Tok: The perils of fundraising via social media

Emboldened by the growth of crowdfunding, raising a new round of investment is often no longer about knocking on a few VC doors but a multi-channel public strategy. Social media is now at the forefront of the pump, especially for younger investors.

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