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This week we will be looking at the issues arising from the impact of technology including the Internet and World Wide Web upon some established intellectual property based industries.
Location: Nottingham, UK

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Gatwick drone drama shows how even unarmed UAVs can cause economic chaos and risk to life

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Robots are coming and the fallout will largely harm marginalized communities

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#MeToo has arrived in India, and it's changing how technology is used to fight injustice

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