Why Better Judgment Matters More Than Better Rules In the second of a series of three articles looking at the lawyers and AI through a philosophical lens, Gareth Davies ponders the alignment trap and why AI is not the problem, its users are. When something goes wrong with AI, the instinct is to blame the…
In RTM -v- Bonne Terre Limited and another [2026] EWCA Civ 488, the Court of Appeal has clarified that the test for whether consent has been lawfully given under data protection law is objective, not subjective, overturning a High Court decision concerning targeted gambling advertising. In other words, the focus is on what the data…
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UK government responds to call for views on enterprise connected device security The government has responded to its call for views on enterprise connected device security which ran from 12 May to 4 August 2025. The response includes an overview of the feedback received and key themes that emerged, as well as the next steps…
Matthew Holman thinks we need to talk about whether sentient machines should have rights sooner rather than later and here explains why. Just Imagine I would like you to imagine for a moment that you are the first conscious AI system on Earth. You are much talked about and hunted for by human civilisation, and…
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UK law Imgur owner MediaLab fined over children’s privacy failures The ICO has fined Imgur owner, MediaLab. AI Inc, nearly £250,000 for failing to put in place basic safeguards to protect children’s information. The ICO says that unlawful processing meant children could have been exposed to harmful content on Imgur including content relating to eating disorders, antisemitism, homophobia…
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission has also extended the investigation that it launched in December 2023 into X’s compliance with its recommender systems risk management obligations. As SCL readers will be aware, Grok is an AI tool developed by the provider of…
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UK law Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No 5) Regulations 2026 made The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No 5) Regulations 2026 SI 2026/31 have been made to bring certain provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 into force on 6 February 2026. Section 138(2) inserts new sections 66E,…
Emma Hewins looks at the regulatory challenges presented by the emergence of crypto casinos. “My ventures are not in one bottom trusted,Nor to one place; nor is my whole estateUpon the fortune of this present year:Therefore my merchandise makes me not sad.”William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice Gambling has deep roots, but the modern casino…
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The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce of Lawtech UK is consulting on a statement about liability for AI harms in England and Wales. The Taskforce says that the current lack of any AI-specific liability regime in England & Wales (and elsewhere) creates legal uncertainty. This relates to whether a person harmed by AI would have a right…
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The European Commission has presented the Digital Justice package 2030, an initiative aimed at modernising justice systems across the EU and making sure that justice professionals have tools fit for the digital age. Its strategic roadmap aims to accelerate the digitalisation of justice systems across the EU, empowering citizens, businesses, and justice professionals through innovation…