Introduction AI is no longer confined to chatbots and software platforms. It now powers surgical assistants, warehouse co-workers,...
After several delays, on 03 June 2026, the European Commission published its long-awaited Tech Sovereignty Package. This milestone...
The final Code of Practice on transparency of AI-Generated Content (final Code) was published on 10 June 2026, following a first draft...
The Commission has published its first draft guidelines on the classification of high-risk AI systems under Article 6 of the AI Act...
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong has recently issued a media statement outlining key personal...
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On 10 February 2026, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) introduced the 2026 Amendments (the Amendments)...
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the DUAA) gained Royal Assent in June 2025. It includes a raft of reforms to the UK’s data protection...
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We were delighted to host AILBA in our Freshfields San Francisco office, bringing together an exceptional panel of speakers — including...
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Recent caselaw by the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg (“Kneschke vs. LAION e.V.”) The discussion of the high-stakes question whether –...
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Recent Case Law by the Regional Court of Munich (“GEMA vs. Open AI”) Training of large AI models with copyright protected material is a...
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A new year also means new regulation. In 2026, there are already several anticipated changes in the field of AI that will keep HR and...
We have once again canvassed opinions from our Freshfields global fintech team for the year ahead, as we did in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024...
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The EU AI Office has taken a significant step towards clarifying transparency requirements for providers and deployers of AI systems...
As 2025 draws to a close, the European Union has taken significant steps toward shaping the future AI in the workplace. They reflect a...
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While quantum computing promises major benefits, it also poses a less visible but very real security risk that organisations must address...
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On 19 November 2025, as a result of the European Commission’s (the Commission) commitment to simplify the EU’s digital rulebook and the...