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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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SkadBytes Podcast | Tech’s Shifting Landscape: Five Trends Shaping the Conversation

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Introducing “SkadBytes,” our newest podcast where Skadden’s IP and Tech team discusses pivotal changes driving tech regulation and innovation. Host Deborah Kirk and colleagues Alistair Ho and Jonathan Stephenson reflect on...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Charting the Future: Regulatory Milestones and Opportunities in AI, Online Safety, Cybersecurity, and Data Governance in the EU...

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The technology and digital regulatory environment in the EU and the UK is experiencing significant evolution in 2025 and beyond. These legal developments present both significant opportunities and complex compliance...more

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What is an AI System? The EU Commission’s guidance

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On February 6, 2025, the European Commission published guidelines clarifying the definition of an “AI system” under the EU AI Act. Only systems that meet this definition fall within the AI Act’s scope, making it a key...more

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EU AI Act at the Crossroads: GPAI Rules, AI Literacy Guidance and Potential Delays

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The EU AI Act (AI Act), effective since February 2025, introduces a risk-based regulatory framework for AI systems and a parallel regime for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. It imposes obligations on various actors,...more

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AI Legal Watch: July 2

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The European Commission recently launched a public consultation on the implementation of the AI Act, primarily focused on the classification (and ultimate regulation) of “high risk” AI systems. The AI Act employs a risk-based...more

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Beyond the Strikes: How AI Is Reshaping the Media & Entertainment Landscape—and How Global Regulators Are Responding

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the media and entertainment industry. Once viewed by many as a threat, AI is increasingly being embraced as a powerful tool. Studios and tech-forward production companies...more

DLA Piper

Spain: Spanish Data Protection Authority Publishes Annual Report

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The Spanish Data Protection Authority (“AEPD“) has published its 2024 annual report, which includes the AEPD’s awareness-raising activities; the collaboration and inspection activities of the Spanish authorities; relevant...more

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Operating in Flux: Doing Business Under Europe’s Intensifying Regulatory Environment

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Editor’s Note: Europe’s regulatory landscape has undergone a fundamental transformation, extending far beyond GDPR’s foundational framework to encompass a complex ecosystem of interconnected laws governing digital platforms,...more

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The EU’s Legal Tech Tipping Point – AI Regulation, Data Sovereignty, and eDiscovery in 2025

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As we navigate through 2025, the European legal landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the realms of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and data sovereignty. These changes are reshaping how...more

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CNIL Clarifies GDPR Basis for AI Training – But It’s Just One Part of the Compliance Picture

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Key Points - - The French CNIL’s recent guidance regarding the application of legitimate interest as a legal basis in AI training is welcome, but several other AI regulatory issues remain unresolved. - Issues such as...more

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How Startups Can Navigate Through the Digital and AI Law Maze in Europe

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Technology rapidly advances in the realms of AI and cloud computing. With emerging innovations like quantum computing on the horizon, the legal landscape is evolving at an equally swift pace. The European Union adopted...more

King & Spalding

EUROPE - Navigating the Interplay Between EU AI Act and Medical Device Regulations: Strategic Update for the Healthcare Sectors

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Already highly regulated with a risk-based approach at their core, AI-powered medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices face new regulatory constraints stemming from the EU AI Act, a horizontal legal instrument...more

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MDCG published new guidance on the interplay between the MDR & IVDR and the AI Act

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On 19 June 2025, the Medical Device Coordination Group (“MDCG”) published new guidance on the interplay between the MDR & IVDR and the AI Act (MDCG 2025-6). The document provides a first set of answers to the most frequently...more

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AI News Roundup – Disney and Universal sue Midjourney for copyright infringement, EU considers pause on AI Act regulations, Google...

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To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

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European Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems

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While some voices are asking for a pause in the implementation schedule of the EU AI Act, the EU Commission is required by the EU AI Act to issue guidelines to facilitate practical implementation of the Regulation. After...more

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Build Once, Comply Twice: The EU AI Act’s Next Phase is Around the Corner

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The European Union has kicked off a new era of AI regulation. With the Artificial Intelligence Act (“the Act”), which went into force on August 1, 2024, the EU has established the world’s first comprehensive legal framework...more

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The EU AI Act: What U.S. Companies Need to Know

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The European Union's (“EU”) Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act” or “Act”), enacted in Aug. 2024, is the first comprehensive legal framework governing artificial intelligence having global reach. The Act aims to ensure...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 and the AI Implementation Plan being the main policy documents. Laws/Regulations...more

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AI Literacy: A Compliance Need and a Training Necessity

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The European Union recently published guidance on the training that companies should provide to employees to achieve “AI literacy” required under the EU AI Act – and like so much else about artificial intelligence these days,...more

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AI Summit panelists mull complexities of EU’s AI Act, global compliance considerations

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Hogan Lovells and the AI Health Care Coalition recently hosted their fourth annual AI Health Law & Policy Summit, where thought leaders and policymakers gathered to discuss a variety of topics including evolving regulatory...more

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Navigating The EU’s New Digital Regulatory Landscape: What Data Centre Operators and Investors Need to Know

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The European Union has ushered in a new era of digital regulation that will significantly impact the data centre industry. With the introduction of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the new Network and Information Systems...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - Germany

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Germany evaluates AI-specific legislation needs and actively engages in international initiatives. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) Currently, with the exception of minor references to AI in...more

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Five Takeaways From the EU Commission’s AI Literacy Q&As

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Earlier this month, the European Commission released AI Literacy – Questions & Answers. The Q&As are a useful primer — both for organisations at the start of their literacy journey and those that, having taken steps to...more

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Transatlantic AI Governance – Strategic Implications for U.S. — EU Compliance

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Introduction: The Global Race Towards AI Governance Takes Different Paths- As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform global markets, the European Union and the United States are advancing regulatory...more

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The EU AI Act: Key Milestones, Compliance Challenges and the Road Ahead

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The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) is rapidly reshaping the regulatory landscape for AI development and deployment, both within Europe and globally. In a recent Cooley webinar, partner Patrick Van...more

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