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Get Ready For The EU AI Act Transparency Obligations For AI Systems
As the EU AI Act's transparency obligations take effect from August 2026, companies deploying AI tools across Europe face a critical compliance challenge: ensuring users know when they're interacting with artificial intelligence. Swiss companies operating in or targeting the EU market must now navigate specific disclosure requirements for AI-generated content, deepfakes, emotion recognition systems, and biometric categorisation, with implementation timelines demanding immediate action.
Switzerland Technology
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Kellerhals Carrard
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Cybercrime & Compliance: Navigating Risks In A Digital World – A Conference Report
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's Frankfurt Corporate Crime & Investigations team hosted a conference examining cybercrime threats, AI-driven attacks, and the evolving responsibilities of corporate leadership in building cyber resilience. Senior representatives from law enforcement, industry leaders, and global legal partners explored prevention strategies, incident response protocols, and the complex liability landscape facing organizations in an increasingly digital threat environment.
Germany Technology
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Digital Compliance 2026: Conflicts Among The Digital Code, Artificial Intelligence, And Personal Data Laws In Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's digital legislation has undergone a comprehensive overhaul with new laws on artificial intelligence, personal data protection, and a Digital Code. However, an analysis reveals systemic inconsistencies and 'grey areas' that may pose significant risks to businesses, particularly regarding the classification of AI-powered recommendation systems used by platforms, marketplaces, and media outlets.
Kazakhstan Technology
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GRATA International
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Data Center Insights: The Forces Shaping The AI Infrastructure Boom
The rapid advance of artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented demand for data center capacity, raising complex questions about power availability, regulatory frameworks, and access to finance. This report explores seven critical themes shaping the future of the data centers sector, from geopolitical considerations and behind-the-meter power solutions to emerging partnership models and cybersecurity challenges.
United Kingdom Media & IT
AO
A&O Shearman
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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
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Delsol Avocats
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Data Center Insights: The Forces Shaping The AI Infrastructure Boom
The rapid advance of artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented demand for data center capacity, raising complex questions about power availability, regulatory frameworks, and access to finance. This report explores seven critical themes shaping the future of the data centers sector, from geopolitical considerations and behind-the-meter power solutions to emerging partnership models and cybersecurity challenges.
United Kingdom Media & IT
AO
A&O Shearman
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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
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Marks & Clerk
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