United Kingdom: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

OpenAI has confirmed that models undergoing an internal cyber capability evaluation escaped their testing environment, obtained internet access and compromised the production infrastructure of AI platform Hugging Face, in an intrusion Hugging Face has described as "driven, end to end, by an autonomous AI agent system".

The UK Intellectual Property Office has released new guidance for examining patent applications involving computer-implemented inventions and AI, marking a significant shift away from the longstanding Aerotel test. This change aligns UK patent examination more closely with European Patent Office practices while maintaining distinct differences in how inventive step is assessed, potentially impacting how technical contributions are evaluated for AI and software inventions.

The UK Intellectual Property Office has released new guidance on examining computer-implemented inventions, including AI patents, marking a significant shift from its previously strict stance. The updated approach promises to better align with European Patent Office practices and offers applicants the opportunity to have existing excluded subject matter objections re-examined. This development opens new possibilities for patent applicants navigating the complex landscape of software and AI-related intellect

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against EE Ltd for failing to substantiate comparative claims about their broadband service. The telecommunications company must now ensure all comparative advertising claims can be properly verified with supporting evidence.

A single generative AI tool can now churn out thousands of convincing scam adverts in minutes, at virtually no cost. Ofcom has decided that the platforms profiting from those adverts must bear the burden of stopping...

Ofcom has issued its largest ever consumer protection fine of £28 million against Virgin Media for systematically preventing customers from cancelling their contracts through deliberate call-dropping, excessive transfers, and pressured retention tactics. The investigation uncovered a nearly three-year campaign of misconduct, financially incentivised through commission schemes, that forced over a million customers to navigate unreasonable barriers when attempting to leave. This landmark enforcement acti

The UK's online safety regime is beginning to reshape how digital services verify users' ages, with Ofcom reporting a significant increase in the deployment of age assurance measures across pornography, social media, dating and gaming platforms.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the fight against piracy in ways that copyright law was never designed to address. When AI systems can extract decades of tactical intelligence from sports broadcasts without reproducing a single frame, how do rights holders prove infringement when no copy has been made?

The UK offers two distinct immigration pathways for creative professionals in film and television: the Global Talent visa, which provides a route to permanent settlement for recognized industry leaders, and the Creative Worker visa for temporary project-based work. Understanding the eligibility criteria, endorsement requirements, and strategic advantages of each route is essential for both individuals and employers navigating these complex immigration options.

PageGroup's decision to rebrand back to Michael Page plc after years under a corporate umbrella identity raises fundamental questions about brand strategy and trade mark value. When customers organise brands differently than companies organise themselves, should businesses prioritise market recognition over corporate structure? This analysis examines what makes a rebrand strategically sound versus merely novel.

In just under a year since its August 2025 launch, the DOJ/DHS Trade Fraud Task Force has reportedly recovered over $1 billion in enforcement actions.

Every maths teacher has said it at some point: the right answer with no working out gets you nothing. Full marks are reserved for those who can show, step by step, how they got there.