Ofcom has published a broader set of draft rules under the Online Safety Act 2023, aimed at making firms more accountable and give users more control over their online experiences. The draft rules will apply to larger ‘Category 1 services’, such as Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat, based on criteria set out by the UK government. …
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The European Commission has published guidelines to help providers and deployers of artificial intelligence systems meet the AI Act’s transparency obligations, which start to apply on 2 August 2026. The transparency obligations are intended to help people recognise when they are interacting with AI, or when content has been generated or altered by AI, reducing…
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The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) has published its Legal Statement on Liability for AI Harms under the private law of England and Wales, concluding that English law is largely capable of dealing with AI-related harm without the need for a bespoke AI liability regime. The statement aims to provide greater certainty for businesses, developers, professional…
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The European Commission has made a preliminary finding that Meta has breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) by the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook. The investigation focuses on features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and highly personalised recommender systems. The investigation has indicated that Meta did not adequately assess the risks of…
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UK law IPO updates guidance on Search and Examination of UK Patent Applications under the Patents Act 1977 The Intellectual Property Office has issued guidance which explains how patent applications should now be examined following the UK Supreme Court’s decision in Emotional Perception AI v Comptroller-General of Patents. The guidance replaces the long-standing Aerotel approach…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the Mills Review, about how AI could affect and reshape financial services for consumers, companies, markets and regulators by 2030 and beyond. In January, the FCA launched a review into the implications of advanced AI on consumers, retail financial markets and regulators. The Mills Review draws on views…
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In 2023 the European Union proposed the new Toy Safety Regulation 2025/2509. The regulation came into force on 1 January 2026 and is set to fully apply from August 2030. Under the Windsor Framework the Regulation will also apply in Northern Ireland. Among other things, there is a requirement to assess all connected toys and…
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The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) (which includes the CMA, FCA, ICO and Ofcom), has published insights about how it aims to advance the safe and effective use of generative AI across its member regulators. It aims to strengthen regulatory capability, consumer protections and ensure alignment with the UK Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan. The…
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UK law Select Committee warns UK government must set out strategy to achieve sovereign AI capabilities The House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has published a report saying that, in an era of geopolitical instability and technological competition, the UK government “may not be able to count on its allies” for access to…
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28 million for putting customers through what it called unreasonable effort, hassle and difficulty when trying to switch to another provider. Ofcom’s General Conditions make clear that the conditions or procedures telecoms providers have in place must not act as a disincentive for customers who wish to cancel their contract….