this episode of In Conversation with IPR and Competition Law, we are joined by Dr. Alba Ribera Martínez — PhD, Lecturer in Digital Markets Regulation and Competition Law, Editor-in-Chief at Stanford Computational Antitrust, and contributor at The Binary Agora — for a deep dive into one of the most fascinating frontiers of modern competition law: Computational Antitrust.

As algorithms increasingly shape pricing, recommendations, market visibility, and platform behaviour, competition enforcement itself is entering a new technological era. This episode explores whether computational tools and AI-driven enforcement mechanisms can effectively detect anti-competitive conduct in digital markets — and whether algorithms can truly “catch” algorithms.

The conversation examines the rise of AI-powered market systems, tacit algorithmic collusion, self-preferencing by digital platforms, transparency concerns in automated enforcement, and the growing divide between technologically advanced regulators and developing competition authorities.

In this episode Isheta Boruah is joined by Avadhi Joshi, Managing Partner at VNA Partners, to discuss how Indian copyright law approaches parody, commentary, reaction videos, memes, AI voice clones, and transformative content in the digital era.

The conversation explores fair dealing under Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, the difference between parody and satire, moral rights, use of film clips and music in online content, licensing strategies for creators, and the growing legal risks surrounding AI-generated media and deepfakes.

A practical and thought provoking episode for creators, filmmakers, lawyers, podcasters, and digital media professionals navigating the evolving relationship between creativity and copyright law.

In this episode, Aditya engages with Mr Radic in a critical discussion on one of the most consequential questions shaping the future of technology and regulation; Generative AI: Competition, Collusion, or Innovation?

As AI systems rapidly transform global markets, the episode explores whether existing competition law frameworks are capable of addressing the unprecedented concentration of power in the hands of dominant technology firms. The conversation examines issues surrounding access to data and compute infrastructure, AI partnerships between startups and Big Tech, self-preferencing in digital ecosystems, and the possibility of algorithmic collusion without direct human intent.

The discussion also delves into the growing tensions between intellectual property rights and innovation in the AI space, particularly in relation to training data, creators’ rights, and platform governance. Drawing from global regulatory developments including the approaches of the FTC, the European Commission, and the Digital Markets Act, the episode reflects on how legal systems across jurisdictions are attempting to balance innovation, competition, and accountability in an increasingly AI-driven world.