Kimberlee Weatherall

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Kimberlee Weatherall

ARC Centre of Excellence on Automated Decision-Making and Society Professor

Kimberlee is a Professor of Law at the University of Sydney and a Chief Investigator with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. She is a Fellow at the Gradient Institute, a research institute developing ethical AI, She is the co-host of IP Provocations, a podcast asking challenging questions about IP law. She spends her days teaching, writing, thinking and speaking at the boundaries of advancing technologies of artificial intelligence and automation, and human institutions.

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Human vs Machine: The Great Creativity Wars

TUE, OCT 17, 12:30 PM
Session
In the age of artificial intelligence and machine learning, there is a growing concern that machines may one day replace human creativity. While machines are becoming increasingly adept at producing advertising creative, art, music and more, there are those who argue that there is still something uniquely human about the creative process. This session will bring together experts from the fields of academia, technology and creativity to explore the question: Can machines truly replicate the creative process of a human being, or is there something that sets human creativity apart? The session will interrogate topics such as: * The nature of creativity and what it means to be creative * The strengths and limitations of machines and humans when it comes to creativity * The role of emotion and intuition in the creative process * The potential consequences of a future in which machines are the primary creators of advertising, art and music

The Battle for Brand: Do You Need a Trade Mark in Today's Rapidly Evolving World?

WED, OCT 18, 2:00 PM
Conference
In the current high-speed and highly contested business arena, the importance of a strong brand cannot be overstated. Trade mark protection remains a crucial aspect of business going into 2024, securing the rights to ideas, inventions, and creative works. However, rapid advancements in technology and an interconnected global market have challenged traditional methods of intellectual property protection, raising questions about their effectiveness. As consumers have more choices and access to information than ever before, the question remains: can trademarks, the cornerstone of brand protection, continue to thrive in this rapidly evolving world? The ‘Battle for Brand’ delves into the current state of the trademark industry and explores the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Sponsored by IP Australia, hear from experts in trademark and copyright law, global intellectual property trends, and branding as they discuss the challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving world of technology and globalisation, and their predictions for the future of brand protection.
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