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Dutch Court Rejects Request To Suspend Prohibition On Public Interest Concerns Of Solvinity Acquisition
A Dutch court has dismissed an interim relief request seeking to suspend a government prohibition on Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity, a Dutch IT services provider that hosts the DigiD digital identity platform. The ruling addresses concerns about potential US access to sensitive government data while criticizing the State Secretary's handling of transparency and document disclosure during the proceedings.
Netherlands Government
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Clonage de voix par l’IA et contrefaçon : une première étape judiciaire franchie par un artiste-interprète à l’encontre d’un exploitant anonyme d’une chaîne YouTube
A French court has taken a significant step in protecting artists' rights against AI voice cloning, ordering the disclosure of a YouTube channel operator's identity after a comedian discovered his voice was being used without authorization in AI-generated podcasts. This preliminary ruling addresses the growing challenge of AI-generated content that mimics human voices and its impact on performers' neighboring rights.
France IP
DA
Delsol Avocats
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L’actualité juridique numérique de la semaine – 6 juillet 2026
Google prévoit de lancer en France durant l'été 2026 ses nouvelles fonctionnalités d'intelligence artificielle intégrées à son moteur de recherche, permettant d'afficher des réponses générées par IA directement dans les résultats. Cette évolution majeure intervient après une phase d'adaptation aux exigences réglementaires européennes et soulève des questions juridiques importantes concernant la protection des données,
France Media & IT
HA
Haas Avocats
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Ireland’s Data Centre Connections: Back Online
Ireland has lifted its data centre connection moratorium and introduced a demanding new framework requiring developers to provide their own generation capacity, source 80% of electricity from new Irish renewables within six years, and meet strict grid stability requirements. The policy creates significant opportunities for developers who can navigate the complex intersection of grid connection, planning permission, and renewable energy procurement, though a pending legal challenge adds uncertainty to the la
Ireland Energy
WF
William Fry
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Algorithmic Opacity In Social Platforms And The Invisible Manipulation Of Digital Markets
Digital platforms have evolved from neutral intermediaries into powerful economic regulators, wielding algorithmic systems that determine visibility, market access, and competitive survival. As automated enforcement mechanisms increasingly operate through opaque, inconsistent logic, legitimate operators face a paradoxical reality where transparency becomes vulnerability and compliance no longer guarantees protection.
Italy Media & IT
WP
WH Partners
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Navigating The Evolving Product Liability Landscape: Part 2 - Consequences For Irish Businesses
The Product Liability Directive EU 2024/2853 introduces sweeping changes to Irish product liability law, expanding definitions to include software and digital products, introducing new categories of compensable damage, and establishing rebuttable presumptions that shift the burden of proof. How will these modernized protections impact Irish businesses operating in technology, medical devices, and digital services sectors as they navigate increased compliance obligations and extended liability exposure?
Ireland Consumer
DE
Dillon Eustace
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EU AI Act: Commission Draft Guidelines On Classification Of High-risk AI Systems
The European Commission has released draft guidelines clarifying how AI systems should be classified as high-risk under the EU AI Act, while simultaneously extending key compliance deadlines by up to two years. These guidelines provide detailed interpretative guidance on classification thresholds, the role of human oversight, and how complex or interconnected AI systems should be assessed for regulatory purposes.
Ireland Media & IT
AC
Arthur Cox
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