AI Observer | Navigating the AI gold rush and say hello to Grem

Welcome back to the AI Observer, HLK’s newsletter tracking the AI legal landscape.

In the latest issue, our experts explore the global surge in AI investment and highlight the critical role of evolving IP strategies in securing innovation and competitiveness. We also say hello to Grem, an AI teddy bear voiced and designed by a familiar famous face.

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The world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in AI investment and innovation, signalling a shift in technology and industry. From ground-breaking “world models” to massive infrastructure projects, the scale of this technological revolution is reshaping global economies and presenting novel challenges and opportunities within the IP landscape.

Thomas Brick examines the global surge in AI investment, spanning massive infrastructure projects, emerging “world models,” and the UK’s bid for AI leadership, while highlighting the critical role of evolving IP strategies in securing innovation and competitiveness.

Read the full article here.

Grem, the plush alien, has landed. Co-designed by Grimes (yes, that Grimes), this toy might look like the standard teddy bear fair, but this one talks back. Marketed as a more stimulating and wholesome alternative to screen-time, Grem employs OpenAI technology to answer questions, play word games, and tell bedtime stories, all whilst learning its owner’s personality and preferences to tailor its conversations.

It’s basically ChatGPT in a furry costume (and with an aggressive filter that steers children away from sensitive topics). Give it a couple of years and we might have a real-life toy story on our hands.

This is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Should you require advice on this or any other topic then please contact hlk@hlk-ip.com or your usual HLK advisor.