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

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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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

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

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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

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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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

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

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...

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

Vinson & Elkins LLP

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

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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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

Cooley LLP

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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EMA’S NEW WORK PLAN: Leveraging data and AI to encourage innovation and research

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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) published a workplan on its ambition to leverage high volumes of data and artificial intelligence (AI). On 7 May 2025, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published a joint workplan with...more

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AI governance remains critical despite political pendulum swings

Businesses increasingly rely on AI and generative AI for myriad uses. A new body of “AI law” is forming—and some legal requirements are now live. AI governance is a mandatory compliance function right now rather than next...more

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Building a Future-Proofed AI Risk Management Program

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries globally, from healthcare to finance, retail, technology, and education, enabling businesses and consumers alike to achieve their tasks more efficiently and...more

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The European Commission publishes its AI Continent Action Plan

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On April 9 2025, the European Commission published the AI Continent Action Plan (the Action Plan), which outlines the EU’s strategy to enhance innovation, competitiveness and regulatory compliance in artificial intelligence...more

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EU Invests €200 Billion Towards Becoming a Global Leader in AI

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While positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation with the EU AI Act, the EU has not historically been a global leader in innovative AI achievements. American and Chinese companies have...more

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[Podcast] R&G Tech Studio: Navigating AI Literacy—Understanding the EU AI Act

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On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, Rohan Massey, a leader of Ropes & Gray’s data, privacy and cybersecurity practice, is joined by data, privacy and cybersecurity counsel Edward Machin to discuss the AI literacy...more

MoFo Life Sciences

AI Transparency in Healthcare: Navigating a Changing Regulatory Landscape

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Transparency of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in healthcare is quickly becoming a central concern for regulators due to potential impacts on patient safety, healthcare quality, bias mitigation, and public trust. To...more

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