The Council of the EU has given its final approval to the AI Omnibus, a targeted package of amendments intended to simplify and streamline aspects of the EU AI Act. The changes are particularly significant for providers and deployers of high-risk AI systems, as they extend key compliance timelines and clarify how the AI Act…
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The European Commission has informed Amazon and Microsoft of its preliminary view that they should be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regarding their cloud computing services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure (Azure), respectively. The DMA is intended to ensure contestable and fair markets in the digital sector. It identifies…
The ICO has published its finalised guidance on consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products and services, which sets out clear expectations for manufacturers and developers on how to use people’s personal information responsibility. It explains how data protection law and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 apply when processing process personal information in consumer…
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The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has introduced two new conduct requirements for Google’s general search services under the digital markets rules in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The requirements are that Google improve its transparency and fairness in how search results are ranked, and that Google allows its users to port…
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UK law UK government publishes Media Green Paper The UK government has published a Media Green Paper setting out proposals to modernise the public service media (PSM) regime, with a particular focus on increasing the prominence of trusted news sources on social media and online platforms to counter misinformation. It is consulting on measures that…
UK law Financial Stability Board consults on financial institutions’ responsible AI adoption The Financial Stability Board is consulting on responsible AI adoption by financial institutions. Its report highlights the benefits and risks associated with AI use in the financial system. To facilitate responsible AI adoption by financial institutions, the report proposes a menu of 12…
According to research from Ofcom, starting secondary school is often the moment that many children get their first smartphone and time online rises steeply with age, with children aged 8-14 spending an average of one day a week online, and doubles to around 2 days a week for 15-17 year olds. Following its consultation, the…
Snap, Meta and Roblox have confirmed to Ofcom that they will introduce new safety measures designed to protect children from online strangers, ranging from tighter default settings, to AI detection tools and direct chat controls. The p[platforms have made the commitments in response to Ofcom’s demands in March to urgently strengthen protections for children online. …
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At London Tech Week, the UK government announced a cluster of AI initiatives with direct relevance to legal technology, legal services regulation and justice system modernisation. AI Growth Labs The government is launching the advisory AI Growth Labs, a new advisory sandbox intended to accelerate the development and deployment of AI products and services by…
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The European Commission has published its final Code of Practice on the marking and labelling of AI-generated content. The Code is voluntary and sets out practical steps to help providers and deployers of generative AI systems comply with the transparency obligations in the AI Act that will apply from 2 August 2026. Deepfakes, and AI-generated…