European Union: New Technology

The world of banking and finance is undergoing rapid transformation. From the rise of digital platforms and alternative payment systems to the expanding scope of regulatory oversight, today's financial environment is more complex and fast-paced than ever.

In its 26 June 2025 decision B-2532/2024 (the ‘DABUS' case), the Swiss Federal Administrative Court confirmed that an AI system cannot be named as the inventor in a patent application filed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property.

As the EU continues to roll out landmark regulations like MiCA, PSD3, and the Financial Data Access (FIDA) framework, a critical question emerges...

On July 18, 2025, the European Commission released its guidelines on the obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models under the European Union's AI Act.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its widespread availability offers significant growth opportunities for businesses.

It's clear now that technological advancement occurs at a very fast pace, fundamentally reshaping our daily lives.

On 14 July 2025, the European Commission (Commission) released its first guidelines under Article 28(4) of the Digital Services Act (DSA) (Guidelines), which will apply to all online platforms accessible...

An AI assistant capable of drafting deeds and guiding an individual through the courts: it's no longer science fiction.

Whilst many of us were happily taking a well-deserved vacation, on the 10 July the European Commission (EC) was busy publishing its voluntary Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI.