The automotive industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital connectivity amid shifting trade policies and...more
This LawFlash summarizes key EU copyright aspects of the European AI Office’s third draft of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice developed in connection with the EU AI Act. The Code of Practice sets out “commitments” and...more
With the continuing cuts to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staffing, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are communicating increasing concern about potential product development impacts. While these cuts...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping modern society, enabling the automation and modification of routine human activities and, consequently, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Like any technological development, AI...more
While artificial intelligence has not quite yet achieved singularity, the last fortnight brought about a substantial update to the AI regulatory landscape. As of February 2, Chapters I and II of the EU AI Act have entered...more
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EU’s highest court, recently announced its significant Lindenapotheke decision, permitting companies to use the General Data Protection Regulation in business-to-business...more
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published its first formal guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the provision of retail investment services. The guidance outlines AI’s potential...more
The European Union’s new AI Act (the Act) went into efect on 1 August 2024. The Act is the first-ever comprehensive law focused on artifcial intelligence and machine learning (collectively, AI). The Act impacts many...more
Regulation almost always follows innovation, and the AI sector is no exception. The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act is a world premiere. Published in the EU’s Official Journal on July 12 after many months of intense debate,...more
The European Union’s new AI Act (Act) will come into effect on August 1, 2024. The Act is the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence and machine learning (collectively, AI) focused law. It will have a sweeping...more
The European Union published on July 12, 2024 the final text of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, in force on August 1, 2024, which will implement material cybersecurity and incident reporting requirements, among other...more
As the United Kingdom prepares for the upcoming general election on July 4, 2024, attention turns to if there will be a potential change in government. This transition may not only bring changes in fiscal governance, but also...more
The Dutch Data Protection Authority—the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP)—recently announced that it will in many cases regard scraping of personal data by private sector organizations as an infringement of the EU General Data...more
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently published an update paper outlining its concerns with AI foundation models (FMs). The CMA’s September 2023 initial Report on FMs set out its early views on how FMs...more
It’s been two years since the escalation of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has led many companies with business operations or personnel in Eastern Europe to adjust, restructure, or exit locations in Russia. Meanwhile,...more
The world is witnessing a flurry of activity surrounding issues of data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and consumer privacy. According to the National Conference of State Legislators, some 40 US...more
A recent decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union will extend the EU General Data Protection Regulation’s automated decision-making restrictions to many present and future use cases of such technologies. While...more
After lengthy negotiations, representatives of the EU Council, European Parliament, and European Commission have reached a compromise in principle on rules for the use of artificial intelligence (AI), ushering in new...more
In two recent judgments, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) mandated information access rights by independent vehicle repairers to vehicle data under Regulation (EU) 2018/858. The judgments are likely to facilitate access to...more