On February 4, 2025, the European Commission (EC) issued draft guidelines clarifying the AI practices that are prohibited under the European Union’s (EU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. While non-binding, the guidelines offer valuable clarifications and practical examples to help businesses navigate their obligations under the AI Act. The EC has approved the draft guidelines, but is still to formally adopt them, which is expected in the near term.
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Upcoming Reporting Obligations Under the EU Digital Services Act
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Services subject to the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) will be required to publish their annual transparency report by February 16, 2025. This includes providers of hosting services, online platforms, very large online platforms (VLOP)…
Continue Reading Upcoming Reporting Obligations Under the EU Digital Services ActThe EU’s AI Act Starts to Apply as of February 2, 2025
On February 2, 2025, the European Union’s (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) will start to apply in phases. This alert summarizes the new obligations that will apply as of February 2, 2025. It also indicates when companies can expect the first enforcement actions, and what the enforcement regime will look like. For more information about the scope and requirements of the AI Act, please see our 10 Things You Should Know About the EU AI Act.
Continue Reading The EU’s AI Act Starts to Apply as of February 2, 2025Regulators in Europe Signal Increased Scrutiny of Online Platforms
In recent months, politicians and regulators across a number of jurisdictions have called on operators of online platforms to take seriously their legal obligations to promote a safe online environment. The safety of children online has continued to dominate this conversation, with a recent joint UK-U.S. statement (Statement) declaring that online platforms should “go further and faster in their efforts to protect children.”
This alert sets out the regulatory focus areas of the European Commission (EC), the Irish Coimisiún na Meán (CNAM), and the UK’s online safety regulator Ofcom.
Continue Reading Regulators in Europe Signal Increased Scrutiny of Online PlatformsEU AI Act to Enter into Force in August
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On July 12, 2024, the European Union’s (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) was published in the Official Journal of the EU. This was the last step for the AI Act to become law. The AI Act will enter into force 20 days after the publication, i.e., on August 1.
Continue Reading EU AI Act to Enter into Force in AugustUpdated: 10 Things You Should Know About the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
By Cédric Burton, Laura De Boel, Nikolaos Theodorakis, Roberto Yunquera Sehwani, Yann Padova, Karol Piwonski & Rossana Fol on
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The Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is the first comprehensive legislation that intends to regulate AI horizontally across all sectors in Europe. It will have far reaching consequences on all companies developing, implementing, or using AI solutions in the EU and beyond. These FAQs provide key information you should know before the AI Act is adopted, and some tips on what you can already be doing to prepare. To learn more, click here to read Wilson Sonsini’s updated FAQs.”
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