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An AI-written Deloitte report just flunked a $440K audit. The welfare audit produced for the Australian government contained fake citations and misquoted legal cases, errors that slipped through a top consulting team’s review. What this case reveals: ▪︎ Expose: AI can produce content that looks right but reads wrong. ▪︎ Demand: Every AI output needs human validation. ▪︎ Disclose: AI contributes to paid work must be stated clearly ▪︎ Validate: All references require verifiable sources. ▪︎ Reclaim: Integrity is cheaper than reputation repair. AI can assist accountability but it can’t replace it. Should firms be required to disclose when AI contributes to client work? 🚨 Bonus share window extended until Oct 17 🚨 We’re building the AI infrastructure for what comes next: community, education, tools, and agentic execution — all open and global. 13M+ in the community. 200+ companies on board. $3M ARR, bootstrapped. Believe in this future? Invest now and earn up to 25% more shares before the window closes. 👉 Own a piece of it ➜ https://hubs.li/Q03MvBqZ0 Reg CF offering via DealMaker Securities. Investing is risky. #artificialintelligence #aipolicy #data #generativeai #ainews

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An AI-written Deloitte report just flunked a $440K audit. The welfare audit produced for the Australian government contained fake citations and misquoted legal cases, errors that slipped through a top consulting team’s review. What this case reveals: ▪︎ Expose: AI can produce content that looks right but reads wrong. ▪︎ Demand: Every AI output needs human validation. ▪︎ Disclose: AI contributes to paid work must be stated clearly ▪︎ Validate: All references require verifiable sources. ▪︎ Reclaim: Integrity is cheaper than reputation repair. AI can assist accountability but it can’t replace it. Should firms be required to disclose when AI contributes to client work? 🚨 Bonus share window extended until Oct 17 🚨 We’re building the AI infrastructure for what comes next: community, education, tools, and agentic execution — all open and global. 13M+ in the community. 200+ companies on board. $3M ARR, bootstrapped. Believe in this future? Invest now and earn up to 25% more shares before the window closes. 👉 Own a piece of it ➜ https://hubs.li/Q03N7mZX0 Reg CF offering via DealMaker Securities. Investing is risky. #artificialintelligence #aipolicy #data #generativeai #ainews

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Our latest paper, 𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦: 𝘈𝘐 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢, sponsored by Google, explores how Australia's existing legal framework applies to the rapidly evolving field of AI. Drawing on a series of hypothetical case studies, we look at how current consumer, privacy, employment, misinformation and foreign interference laws apply to real-world AI use. From chatbots and smart devices to recruitment tools and deepfakes, the paper highlights the legal issues businesses need to consider. It also examines global regulatory trends and the potential impact of new policy proposals. As AI continues to transform industries, it is essential for businesses to stay on top of their legal obligations and the changing regulatory landscape. Find out how your organisation can turn compliance into a competitive advantage. Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/g5bJAKEt

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Sidley Austin is acting as U.S. counsel to Virgin Australia on its A$685 million initial public offering, which was led by Australian law firm Gilbert + Tobin and is the first major IPO in Australia this year. The Sidley deal team is led by partner Mimma Barila, managing partner of the Sydney office, with three New York partners: Nick Brown and Alvin Wang advising on tax, and Carla Teodoro advising on Investment Company Act matters. The IPO was underwritten by Barrenjoey Markets, Goldman Sachs and UBS, with the underwriters advised by Australian firm Allens. Shares in Virgin soared past their A$2.90 (US$1.89) issue price when they debuted on the Australian Securities Exchange in late June and are now sitting at around A$3.19. “This transaction is a welcome development for Australian equity capital markets and we hope, a strong catalyst for renewed confidence in the Australian IPO market,” Robert Pick, co-head of capital markets and lead partner at Allens, said. Full story from Christopher Niesche: international-edition/2025/07/29/sidley-austin-serves-as-us-council-for-virgin-australias-a685-million-airline-float/

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We’re proud to announce that we’re the first large NZ law firm to sign an agreement to roll out the specialist legal Generative AI platform Harvey to our lawyers firm-wide. An exciting innovation for Bell Gully, as we continue to embrace market-leading technology which will support us to deliver exceptional outcomes to our clients. https://lnkd.in/gJ5HS_ss #GenAI #NZLaw #Innovation #Harvey #BellGully

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We have advised Australian cloud backup provider Dropsuite on its acquisition by Texas-based tech company NinjaOne.   The team was led by partner Clayton James, with support from senior associates Mia Beagley and Jayne Walker, and solicitor Emma Kuhl.   Clayton James said, “It was fantastic to work with the Dropsuite team on this important cross-border transaction. We look forward to seeing Dropsuite’s offering expand as it integrates with NinjaOne.”   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gE47PVpp

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AI is reshaping the legal landscape, creating new opportunities and new challenges. In this Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News article, Jason McQuillen, Legal Optimisation Consulting Partner and AI Advisory Lead, shares his insights on how AI is changing the way legal professionals work and the importance of maintaining trust, transparency and human judgment. At MinterEllison, we’re helping clients harness AI responsibly, combining innovation with strong governance. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eRejBM8N

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We’re delighted to have contributed the New Zealand chapter to the Legal 500: TMT Comparative Guide. The sector is evolving fast, and our commentary explores the key issues shaping TMT (Technology, Media & Telecoms), including AI, cybersecurity, data protection, blockchain and more. Thanks to our team - Liz Blythe, Craig Shrive, Tom Hunt, Emma Peterson and Louise Taylor – for sharing their insights on the current landscape and what’s ahead for TMT in New Zealand. Read the guide here: https://lnkd.in/di8DUiZQ #TMT #Legal500 #TechnologyLaw #NZLaw #Media #AI #DataProtection #Cybersecurity #Blockchain

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The Federal Court has ordered Anthony Rotondo (Antonio Rotondo) to pay a $343,500 penalty plus costs, for posting deepfake images of several high-profile Australian women. We sought a significant civil penalty to reflect the seriousness of the Online Safety Act breaches and the damaging impacts of the image-based abuse on the women targeted. ​​We remain deeply concerned by the non-consensual creation and sharing of explicit deepfake images which can cause significant psychological and emotional distress.  ​That’s why we’ve taken steps to tackle deepfake image-based abuse including launching enforcement action against a technology company responsible for AI-generated ‘nudify’ services. These were used to create deepfake sexualised images of Australian school children. ​ ​​Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g6t7y-AK

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LANDER & ROGERS RETURNS TO SXSW SYDNEY | We’re excited to announce that Lander & Rogers is returning to SXSW Sydney for 2025 with another bold legal experiment that pushes the boundaries of technology and justice. This year’s interactive session, 'AI as judge, jury, and executioner: the ethics of automated sentencing,' invites attendees to step into the year 2035, where an AI courtroom system presides over a high-stakes embezzlement case. Through real-time audience voting, immersive storytelling, and a live debate featuring: - Judge Nell Skinner - President of the Children’s Court of NSW  - Dr Peter Collins - Oxford-trained ethicist - Matthew McMillan - partner at Lander & Rogers ...we’ll explore critical questions such as: - Who should hold ultimate authority in sentencing - humans or machines? - Can AI truly understand human behaviour and context? - Could AI deliver greater fairness and consistency in the courtroom? When: Monday, 13 October, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Where: International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) This session, hosted by Courtney Blackman from Lander & Rogers' innovation function, the iHub, builds on last year’s 'Can AI win a court case?' which sparked global dialog. Join us at SXSW Sydney and be part of this year's conversation. https://lnkd.in/gb5KknNQ #SXSWSydney2025 #LegalInnovation #AI #FutureOfLaw #Ethics   

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