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EU Commission Publishes Guidelines on the Prohibited AI Practices under the AI Act

While the authorities’ publications on AI have recently tended to be in the area of data protection (such as the EDPB, which we covered here and here), the European Commission has recently published its first set of [draft]...more

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New EU Platform Work Directive Impacts Freelancers and Gig Economy: Here’s What Businesses Need to Know

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The European Union took a big step last year towards regulating digital labor platforms – and member states will need to adopt the new directive before the end of 2026. The directive seeks to curb worker misclassification,...more

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Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 74

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EU’s Highest Court Rules on Automated Decision-Making - The Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU”) recently issued a significant ruling regarding the scope of data subjects’ right of access under the GDPR in relation to...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - Czech Republic

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The successful implementation of the EU AI Act into national law is the primary focus for the Czech Republic, with its National AI Strategy being the main policy document. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI...more

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Inside TikTok’s U.S. Data Security Operation: A Rare Look at the Battle Over User Data

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The controversy surrounding TikTok has dominated political discussions for years. Critics claim the app is a national security risk, a data funnel to the Chinese Communist Party, and a vehicle for foreign propaganda. TikTok,...more

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CJEU issues judgment on balancing the right of access and protecting trade secrets in automated decision-making processes

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On February 27 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a judgment in CK v Dun & Bradstreet (Case C-203/22). This judgment clarifies the GDPR provisions regarding the right of access to personal...more

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Social Links: Milestones, Paywalls, and ‘Behavioral Cocaine’

Looks like WhatsApp just leveled up—whether it wanted to or not. Meta’s messaging giant has officially been crowned a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which basically...more

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Beyond the Polanyi Paradox: How Human-Aware AI Unlocks Creativity And Breakthrough Discoveries

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed scientific research and innovation, yet as previously discussed, the Polanyi Paradox remains a significant obstacle to using AI to generate creative solutions or breakthrough...more

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Automated Decision Making Emerges as an Early Target of State AI Regulation

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In the absence of comprehensive artificial Intelligence ("AI") regulation at the federal level, state and local legislatures have been busy considering their own AI legislation. Laws regulating automated decision making have...more

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The BR Privacy & Security Download: March 2025

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security, & Data Protection practice....more

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Virginia Legislature Passes Comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Act

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AT A GLANCE - On February 20, 2025, the Virginia legislature passed the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act (Virginia AI Act), a comprehensive artificial intelligence bill focused on preventing...more

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[Podcast] Alumni @ RopesTalk: DeepSeek Deep Dive with Dr. Vasanth Sarathy, Tufts University

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On this special edition of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast series, technology and IP transactions partner Regina Sam Penti is joined by Dr. Vasanth Sarathy, a professor of computer science at Tufts University and a...more

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Fair Use and the Future of AI: A Closer Look at Thomson Reuters v. Ross

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Just two months in, 2025 is already delivering significant developments in AI and technology law. In this episode, host Julian Dibbell is joined by Rich Assmus, a partner in our Intellectual Property practice, to discuss...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Just a Minor Threat: Online Safety Legislation Takes Off

The year 2025 is certain to be a watershed for social media legislation and litigation. As it continues to shape how we connect, share, and consume information, social media remains at the forefront of public discourse due to...more

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Transparency, Explainability, and Interpretability of AI

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Two of the biggest questions associated with AI are “why does AI do what it does”? and “how does it do it?” Depending on the context in which the AI algorithm is used, those questions can be mere curiosity (e.g., why does...more

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Connecticut AG Proposes Legislation Requiring Default Youth Settings on Social Media Platforms

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Connecticut AG William Tong announced his intent to work with the legislature to enact a prohibition on social media companies exposing minors to algorithms and notifications that he alleges are harmful without parental...more

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What Is an AI System? The EU Offers a Formula

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The European Commission recently issued a formula for identifying Artificial Intelligence Systems: Machine-based system- Designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy- •Some degree of independence of actions from...more

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Congress Considers Social Media Safeguards for Children

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This week, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved a slew of bipartisan bills, including the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA). The bill was introduced by Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, along with...more

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Minnesota AG Issues Second Report Detailing Negative Impacts of Technology on Youth

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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison’s office has released a follow-up report on the effects of emerging technologies, such as AI and social media, on youth well-being. The report describes the legal landscape and current legislative...more

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Concerns Related to DeepSeek’s Training Techniques May Focus on IP Issues

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AT A GLANCE - Beyond whether DeepSeek used data from existing AI application program interfaces (APIs) to train its models lie concerns about whether querying an AI API may lead to trade secret misappropriation....more

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Breaking the AI Black Box: How DeepSeek’s Deep-Think Forced OpenAI’s Hand

DeepSeek’s Deep-Think feature takes a small but meaningful step toward building trust between users and AI. By displaying its reasoning process step by step, Deep-Think allows users to see how the AI forms its conclusions,...more

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AI Legal Watch - January 2025

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Glass Lewis, one of the leading proxy advisory firms, recently updated its policy guidelines for 2025 to include recommendations regarding board oversight of AI. In the new guidelines, Glass Lewis emphasizes the importance of...more

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Applying the Enterprise Risk Mindset to AI

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies have the potential to revolutionize the financial industry. At the same time, its use introduces new risks that need to be anticipated and addressed. This paper...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Protecting Trade Secrets: Tips for AI Companies

AI companies should familiarize themselves with trade secret law to safeguard their innovations. A company does not need to register a trade secret to invoke it in litigation, unlike other IP protections. Trade secrets can...more

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Missouri to Require Social Media Companies to Offer Algorithmic Choice

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Missouri AG Andrew Bailey is issuing a regulation requiring social media companies to offer algorithmic choice for users in the state. Under the rule, it will be an unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practice under the Missouri...more

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