The aim? To bring product liability rules into the ‘digital age’. How to do so? The development of new rules by the European Commission to address liability claims relating to products and AI systems. ...more
On 22 May 2024, Rishi Sunak, the current prime minister and leader of the Conservative party, called for a general election in the UK. The general election is set to occur on 4 July 2024....more
Our cross sector team enjoyed connecting with colleagues and friends at CES 2024 as well as taking a peek into the future. Our key takeaway: AI and sustainability were everywhere. AI applications and sustainability advances...more
Nowadays, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is all around us. Previously, we took a look at the approaches being proposed to regulate AI at a pan-EU level and in the UK.
In this part 2 article, we take a look at what...more
The role that artificial intelligence (“AI”) plays in our everyday lives continues to grow. As a result, so do the proposals surrounding how to regulate AI as well as its relationship with products and end users....more
With the aim of bringing product liability rules into the digital age, the European Commission proposes new rules to address liability claims relating to products, in particular AI systems, as well as issues related to...more
On 20 October 2020, the European Parliament put forward detailed legislative proposals on a civil liability regime for artificial intelligence. The European Commission will consider the proposals and reports submitted by the...more
We are excited to bring you the latest issue of our International Products Law Review with insights and updates on all aspects of products law. In this issue, we explore the trustworthiness of AI, a consumer whistleblowing...more
11/1/2019
/ Appeals ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Class Action ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
Evidentiary Standards ,
Global Market ,
Medical Devices ,
Punitive Damages ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retail Market ,
UK ,
Whistleblowers
It's been a year since the European Commission published its Fifth Report on the application of the European Product Liability Directive (the "Directive") and set up expert panels to develop its thinking on next policy steps....more
6/4/2019
/ Algorithmic Trading ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Blockchain ,
Connected Items ,
Disruptive Technology ,
Driverless Cars ,
EU ,
EU Directive ,
European Commission ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Strict Liability
In this edition we survey the latest legal and regulatory developments across the global media and communications industry. We have a particular focus on new privacy laws.
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How big is the Internet of Things (IoT)? It’s likely that there will be tens of billions of connected devices in use by 2020. As this massive network of “things” keeps expanding, so do the number of questions about...more
6/6/2018
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Connected Cars ,
Connected Items ,
EU ,
EU Directive ,
Internet of Things ,
Manufacturers ,
Negligence ,
Popular ,
Product Defects ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Strict Product Liability
Virtually all industries are being reshaped with the use of Artificial Intelligence and advanced machine-learning.
Everything from healthtech to self-driving vehicles, to education and smart homes, drones and space, social...more
4/4/2018
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Asia Pacific ,
Connected Cars ,
Connected Items ,
Drones ,
Ethics ,
Export Controls ,
FinTech ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Life Sciences ,
Outer Space ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Robotics ,
Satellites ,
Smart Devices ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems