Technology is often described as a tale of two worlds: one of shared knowledge and collaboration, and another of proprietary secrets and controlled access. Whether you realize it or not,…
In a move that might make Big Tech executives spill their artisanal oat milk, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost state, is breaking up with Microsoft. And not just a “we need space”…
Cue the opening credits: A galaxy of copyright law, Disney characters, and AI art generation. In June 2025, the entertainment empires of Disney and Universal Pictures decided they’d had enough…
The Danish Parliament (Folketing) in Copenhagen – the backdrop for a bold bid to reclaim digital sovereignty. Denmark is making an unprecedented move: it’s pulling the plug on Microsoft services…
Imagine scrolling through your morning news feed and seeing a video of a world leader declaring an absurd new policy – only to discover later it was an AI-generated hoax.…
Welcome to the AI-Legal Insight Monthly News Roundup! Each month, we bring you the biggest AI and legal developments – tech breakthroughs, regulatory battles, and everything in between. From boardroom…
Meta is gearing up to train its AI models – and it wants your Instagram posts and Facebook comments to help. Starting May 27, 2025, the tech giant will begin…
Alright, so we’ve established that AI is reshaping the battlefield of the mind, turning IQ from a superpower into a common commodity. But if knowledge alone no longer makes you…
In a world where your smartphone can solve equations faster than a math prodigy and ChatGPT can whip up a Shakespearean sonnet in seconds, the competitive edge of raw brainpower is slipping. Today, the human mind no longer has a monopoly on knowledge – machines can access and process information faster, and often more accurately, than even the sharpest human thinkers. So, if the old formula for success was IQ + Hard Work = High Performance, what’s the new equation? Spoiler: it’s not just about being smart anymore. As AI takes over more cognitive tasks, emotional intelligence (EQ), soft skills, and human insight are emerging as the critical differentiators. In this first part, we’ll break down why IQ alone won’t cut it in the age of AI, and why the leaders of tomorrow need a very different skill set than their predecessors. From understanding the basics of IQ, EQ, and soft skills to analyzing why AI is the ultimate IQ equalizer, this section sets the stage for a new definition of high performance. Buckle up, because the future belongs to those who can think like a human – and feel like one, too. And if you’ve ever worried about a robot taking your job, here’s the good news: AI might be smart, but it’s still pretty bad at…
When one of the world’s oldest, most prestigious law firms shakes hands with one of the world’s most innovative tech giants, you know something big is brewing. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer…