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Rebel wins but not without some reputational scratches

Rebel Wilson emerged victorious but hardly unscathed from a fiercely fought defamation battle over Instagram posts about the star of her directorial debut.

AAP · Jul 24

Google and Meta could face defamation risks over AI-generated responses, Australian experts warn

Lawyer says tech platforms could be held liable for what their AI ‘spits out’, as Google Maps rolls out new features with Gemini

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2024

Could Lehrmann face contempt of court action in the ACT? Who decides?

'Inescapable conclusion' Lehrmann gave Seven access to docs: judge.

The Canberra Times · Apr 17, 2024

Hepburn mayor may sue OpenAI for defamation over false ChatGPT claims

Hepburn Shire Mayor Brian Hood may become the first Australian to sue a chatbot for lying about him, after he was incorrectly deemed a guilty party in a bribery scandal.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann v Lisa Wilkinson: what is the defamation case about and how might it play out?

What is Lehrmann claiming? And what arguments will broadcaster Wilkinson use to defend herself?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023

Crikey examines Rupert Murdoch’s admission that Fox News hosts ‘endorsed’ US election lie

Lawyers consider implications of patriarch’s testimony as they prepare to fight defamation suit brought by Lachlan Murdoch

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Why the battle over online reputation management is ramping up

There's a hidden fight going on to change what we see when we search online. In fact, there's a whole industry that will help scrub your worst moments from the internet — for a fee.

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

'Stakes high for both sides' as Ben Roberts-Smith marathon trial comes to an end

After 110 days of hearings and more than 40 witnesses, a judge has retired to consider his findings in the marathon defamation case, with high stakes for both public interest journalism and a highly decorated war veteran.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

‘Powerful’ US laws could shield Google from paying John Barilaro defamation damages, experts say

Tech giant was ordered to pay $715,000 over YouTube videos but academics say courts may struggle to enforce it

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2022

Barilaro ruling ‘a real turning point’ in social media defamation debate

A ruling that Google must pay $715,000 to John Barilaro over a series of defamatory YouTube videos could impact how social networks operate in future.

The New Daily · Jun 6, 2022