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Time Running Out As AI Transparency Guidelines Published
The European Commission has published comprehensive guidelines on AI transparency obligations under Article 50 of the EU AI Act, with enforcement beginning August 2, 2026. These guidelines establish how organizations must disclose AI systems, mark synthetic content, label deepfakes, and demonstrate compliance, with significant penalties for non-compliance reaching up to €15 million or 3% of global turnover.
Ireland Technology
WF
William Fry
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Who Is Liable When The Car Steers Itself?
Switzerland's new legal framework for automated driving, effective March 2025, permits motorway pilots, driverless vehicles, and automated parking. This comprehensive analysis examines the regulatory landscape, technical requirements, liability allocation, and cybersecurity obligations that companies, investors, and mobility providers must navigate as self-driving technology transitions from concept to reality on Swiss roads.
Switzerland Technology
LL
LINDEMANNLAW
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If Every Firm Uses The Same LLM, Where Is Your Edge?
AI adoption in legal has crossed a threshold that should prompt every firm leader to ask a harder question. According to the Wolters Kluwer 2026 Future Ready Lawyer Survey of 810 lawyers, 92% of respondents now use at least one AI tool in their daily workflow, with more than half reporting time savings of 6–20% of their work week and 60% expecting their organization’s AI investment to grow over the next three years.
Worldwide Technology
IG
IR Global
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Ticari Reklamlarda Yapay Zekâ Ve Sosyal Medya Etkileyicilerine İlişkin Yeni Kurallar
Yeni düzenleme (m. 18/8), reklamda yapay zekâ veya başka bir yazılımın tüketicinin bir mal veya hizmete ilişkin ekonomik davranış biçimini önemli ölçüde etkileyecek şekilde kullanılması hâlinde bu durumun açık, anlaşılır ve ayırt edilebilir biçimde belirtilmesini zorunlu tutmaktadır. Aynı yükümlülük, yapay zekâ teknolojileri kullanılarak insandan ayırt edilemeyecek dijital karakterlere yer verilen reklamlar bakımından da geçerlidir.
Turkey Media & IT
A
ASY Legal
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Mansion House 2026 Speech: Financial System Rewiring Remains A Work In Progress
The UK government's Mansion House 2026 speech and accompanying publications reveal continued progress on financial services reform, with significant developments in digital markets, AI adoption, and regulatory modernization. Key initiatives include the first designations under the critical third parties regime, advancement of tokenisation projects including the Digital Gilt Instrument, and comprehensive plans for AI integration across financial services. While the strategic direction remains clear, much of
United Kingdom Finance
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Time Running Out As AI Transparency Guidelines Published
The European Commission has published comprehensive guidelines on AI transparency obligations under Article 50 of the EU AI Act, with enforcement beginning August 2, 2026. These guidelines establish how organizations must disclose AI systems, mark synthetic content, label deepfakes, and demonstrate compliance, with significant penalties for non-compliance reaching up to €15 million or 3% of global turnover.
Ireland Technology
WF
William Fry
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The Re-Rating Of Financial Services Risk And The Impact For CROs: 2026 European Chief Risk Officer Survey
Chief Risk Officers across EMEA Financial Services are navigating a fundamental shift in their mandate as non-financial risks overtake traditional concerns and cybersecurity emerges as the dominant priority. AlixPartners' latest survey reveals how risk leaders are responding to expanding responsibilities amid constrained resources, contested ownership structures, and a widening gap between strategic priorities and operational preparedness.
Worldwide Finance
A
AlixPartners
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Who Is Liable When The Car Steers Itself?
Switzerland's new legal framework for automated driving, effective March 2025, permits motorway pilots, driverless vehicles, and automated parking. This comprehensive analysis examines the regulatory landscape, technical requirements, liability allocation, and cybersecurity obligations that companies, investors, and mobility providers must navigate as self-driving technology transitions from concept to reality on Swiss roads.
Switzerland Technology
LL
LINDEMANNLAW
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If Every Firm Uses The Same LLM, Where Is Your Edge?
AI adoption in legal has crossed a threshold that should prompt every firm leader to ask a harder question. According to the Wolters Kluwer 2026 Future Ready Lawyer Survey of 810 lawyers, 92% of respondents now use at least one AI tool in their daily workflow, with more than half reporting time savings of 6–20% of their work week and 60% expecting their organization’s AI investment to grow over the next three years.
Worldwide Technology
IG
IR Global
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IP Ownership Of AI-Generated Designs
The Marks & Clerk AI Report 2024 explores the challenges of ownership and protection of AI-generated designs. While AI-generated products can meet design registration requirements, questions remain about who qualifies as the owner. The report reviews patent rulings on AI inventorship and explores protections available via Registered and Unregistered Design Rights in the UK, EU, and US. The UK offers Unregistered Design Rights, potentially available for AI-generated designs if marketed in qualify
United Kingdom Technology
MC
Marks & Clerk
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