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1 week ago | 
news.crunchbase.com | Aron Solomon
“The Wizard of Oz” — yes, that Wizard of Oz — is getting a full-blown AI makeover. Google Cloud and DeepMind, in collaboration with the Sphere in Las Vegas, have used something they’re calling “performance generation” and “outpainting” to enhance the film’s resolution and extend the background beyond what was ever shot. According to Ravi Rajamani, managing director of generative AI engineering at Google Cloud, AI has “touched over 90% of the movie.”Ninety. Percent.
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3 weeks ago | 
thehill.com | Aron Solomon
At home and around the world, President Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs are sending shockwaves across global markets and diplomatic circles. Targeting aluminum, steel, cars and even fentanyl imports, these tariffs are set to spark significant legal challenges and diplomatic backlash. The looming question is whether Liberation Day was a masterstroke of economic nationalism or a reckless gamble that could upend international trade laws and the broader economy.
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3 weeks ago | 
lithub.com | Aron Solomon
Last Tuesday morning, a Congressional oversight committee held a hearing ominously titled “Anti-American Airwaves,” a spectacle that should concern every American, no matter their political beliefs.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.crunchbase.com | Aron Solomon
This, from her Instagram on Saturday, is Jaqueline Cristian, the top-ranked Romanian women’s professional tennis player and the 61st ranked woman player in the world. This, a fan creation that Cristian uploaded to her Instagram, is also, evidently, Jaqueline Cristian, which is deeply problematic.
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3 weeks ago | 
femtechworld.co.uk | Aron Solomon
For decades, Depo-Provera was marketed as a convenient, long-lasting birth control option for women who want to take control of their reproductive health without the hassle of daily pills. It was sold as a solution—an easy shot every three months that promised reliability and freedom.
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3 weeks ago | 
newsweek.com | Aron Solomon
President Donald Trump has never been shy about picking fights, but his latest battle, against Big Law, is one that is aimed at striking the very foundation of the American legal system. By issuing executive orders that target major law firms like Paul Weiss, Jenner & Block, Skadden Arps, and WilmerHale, Trump is doing more than just flexing his political muscle-he's actively undermining the independence of the legal profession.
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1 month ago | 
news.crunchbase.com | Aron Solomon
In an era where artificial intelligence can generate hyper-realistic deepfakes, companies monetize biometric data, and athletes fight for their rights under name, image and likeness, or NIL, contracts, a fundamental question emerges: Do we truly own our own faces? We all see our personal identity as sacrosanct, but the pace at which technology is evolving and the legal system desperately trying to catch up challenges our assumption.
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1 month ago | 
news.crunchbase.com | Aron Solomon
Aron Solomon is the chief strategy officer for Amplify. He holds a law degree and has taught entrepreneurship at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania, and was elected to Fastcase 50, recognizing the top 50 legal innovators in the world. His writing has been featured in Newsweek, The Hill, Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, CBS News, CNBC, USA Today and many other publications.
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1 month ago | 
thehill.com | Aron Solomon
Skip to content Reports that President Trump intends to void presidential pardons issued by former President Joe Biden have sparked a wave of legal debate.
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1 month ago | 
businessofcollegesports.com | Aron Solomon |Kristi Dosh
Last Updated on March 18, 2025The Jack Nicklaus intellectual property (IP) dispute is one of the more intriguing legal battles to unfold in the world of sports legends. At its core, this case raises questions about the value of one’s name, image, and likeness (NIL)—a hot topic across industries but especially relevant in college sports. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of business partnerships and IP management, even for the most celebrated icons.
