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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 AI Digital Omnibus – Simplifying The Path To EU AI Compliance
The European Commission's AI Digital Omnibus proposes targeted amendments to the EU's AI Act, aiming to simplify compliance requirements and address implementation challenges while maintaining core safeguards. The revision extends timelines for high-risk AI systems and provides additional regulatory privileges for small and mid-cap enterprises navigating the world's first comprehensive horizontal legal framework for artificial intelligence.
Ireland Technology
M
Matheson
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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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EDPB – EDPS Publish Opinion On The Cybersecurity Package
The European Data Protection Board and European Data Protection Supervisor have issued their Joint Opinion on the European Commission's proposed Cybersecurity Act 2 and amendments to the NIS 2 Directive. While generally supportive of strengthened cybersecurity measures, the opinion emphasizes the need to balance effective security protocols against fundamental rights to privacy and data protection, offering specific recommendations to ensure compliance with EU data protection law.
European Union Privacy
M
Matheson
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The Maples Irish Employment Law Podcast – Legal Update For Employers In Ireland – AI Regulation Of Workforce Practices
In this episode, Partner and head of our Employment team, Karen Killalea, and Partner and head of our Data, Commercial & Technology team, Claire Morrissey, discuss the use of AI systems in the workplace and the impact of the EU AI Act on Irish based employers as well as providing some practical tips for employers in terms of preparation for AI Act implementation.
Ireland Technology
MG
Maples Group
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