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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SkadBytes Podcast | Tech’s Shifting Landscape: Five Trends Shaping the Conversation

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

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Model Contractual Clauses for AI Procurement in the EU: Key Takeaways for AI Companies

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The European Commission (EC) has released an updated version of the Model Contractual Clauses for AI Procurement (MCC-AI), providing further guidance for public-sector buyers navigating AI procurement under the European Union...more

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European Commission clarifies key concepts of the Data Act in updated FAQs

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On February 3 2025, the European Commission published an updated version of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act). Key...more

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EU Commission announces intention to withdraw AI Liability Directive and ePrivacy

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On February 11 2025, the European Commission (the EU Commission) released its 2025 work programme in which it published its AI and privacy initiatives for 2025 (the Work Programme) in order to boost competitiveness, enhance...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

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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European Commission publishes first draft of GPAI Code of Practice

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On November 14, 2024, the European Commission published the first draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice (the Draft Code). The Draft Code is designed to help providers of general-purpose AI models (GPAI) and...more

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Navigating the Data Act: What Organisations Need to Know About “Smart” Products

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What’s new? The EU Data Act introduces design obligations for smart products, data-sharing requirements and mandatory contractual obligations. It applies to all raw data generated by these products, not just personal data....more

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AI Act published in EU Official Journal to enter into force on 1 August 2024

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On 12 July, 2024, the Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (the ‘EU AI Act’) was published in the official Journal of the European Union. The EU AI Act aims to establish a...more

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European Commission takes preliminary view that social media platform’s ‘pay or consent’ model does not comply with the DMA

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On 1 July 2024, the European Commission (the ‘Commission’) announced its preliminary findings in an investigation of a leading social media platform, concluding that its ‘pay or consent’ advertising model implemented in the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Latest Text of EU AI Act Proposes Expanding Obligations for High-Risk and General AI Systems and Banning a Third Category

On 21 January 2024, a near complete draft version of the proposed text for the EU AI Act was unofficially shared with the public by a European media publication, after which a senior advisor in the European Parliament shared...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nota Bene Episode 89: European Q3 Check In - Merger Clearance and Data Protection Court Rulings and Brexit Updates with Oliver...

There is a lot currently happening in the European Union. From the latest European Court opinions with respect to merger clearance, dominance violations, data protection and state aid to Brexit, we’re checking in with our...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Cyber Concerns Lead to EU Recall of a Connected Kids Devices

Citing cybersecurity concerns with a children’s smartwatch, the European Commission recently issued a recall of the device. The Safe-KID-One is a smartwatch that gives parents the ability to track and communicate with their...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Fall 2018

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In This Issue - Gender Diversity in Patenting: Current Landscape and Recommendations - The gender gap in patenting is a current challenge that companies face. While this issue seems pervasive, companies and lawyers can...more

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