Lodz Cyber Hub, within the Department of International Public Law and International Relations at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz, is pleased to announce a new series of seminars dedicated to key issues in contemporary international law, such as cybersecurity, cross-border cybercrime, technological regulation, and the global governance of artificial intelligence and social media platforms.
What will you learn?
We focus on the global rules that govern AI, social media, and the creative industries. The course answers questions such as:
- Who controls online platforms, and why do states struggle to regulate Big Tech?
- What happens when AI creates a song, film, or artwork—who owns the rights?
- How do Europe, the United States, and China build completely different digital ecosystems?
- What does “cyber sovereignty” actually mean in practice?
Key content areas
1. Global copyright and IP frameworks
- Berne Convention
- WTO TRIPS Agreement
- WIPO treaties (WCT, WPPT)
- UNESCO cultural heritage and diversity conventions
2. European digital regulation
- DSM Directive
- Digital Services Act (platform responsibility, content moderation, VLOPs)
- Digital Markets Act (gatekeepers, competition rules)
- AI Act (deepfakes, generative models, high-risk AI)
3. Beyond Europe: how other powers regulate tech
- United States: Section 230, privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA), federal AI guidelines
- China: algorithm regulation, generative AI rules, cybersecurity, “cyber sovereignty”
Practical, case-driven work
Practical components form an essential part of the seminar. Students work through case studies on international licensing of film and music content, disputes involving AI-generated works, the responsibilities of streaming and e-commerce platforms (including VLOPs), business models in the gaming industry, cross-border influencer marketing, and the legal architecture of digital advertising. The seminar also examines notice-and-take-action procedures, platform obligations under the DSA, and regulatory oversight mechanisms applied in different jurisdictions.
Registration is available exclusively via USOS: Entertainment Law – 0500-ERAS44
