The NSW Parliament has narrowly passed the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025, introducing the most significant update to the State’s WHS framework in more than a decade. The reforms, an Australian first, respond to the rapid expansion of AI‑enabled management tools, algorithmic scheduling, digital surveillance technologies and automated decision‑making systems
European Commission Issues Guidelines on Article 18 of the European Media Freedom Act
In a recent addition to the EU’s evolving digital rulebook, the European Commission has published a set of Guidelines under the European Media Freedom Act (“EMFA”). The Guidelines advise very large online platforms, as defined under the Digital Services Act (“DSA”), on how to set up a functionality that lets media organisations identify themselves—and, in
European Parliament Proposes Changes to Copyright Protection in the Age of Generative AI
In June 2025, the European Parliament (“EP”) published its draft report on “Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges” (available here). The draft report calls on the European Commission to make a series of changes to the way that copyright is protected in the age of generative AI (“GenAI”). The EP notes
International AI Safety Report 2026 Examines AI Capabilities, Risks, and Safeguards
On 3 February 2026, the second International AI Safety Report (the “Report”) was published—providing a comprehensive, science-based assessment of the capabilities and risks of general-purpose AI (“GPAI”). The Report touts itself as the largest global collaboration on AI safety to date—led by Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio, backed by an Expert Advisory Panel with nominees
Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus: AI mini-series – Episode 2 – Mills Review
In the second episode of our Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus mini-series on artificial intelligence in financial services, Matthew Gregory and Simon Lovegrove discuss the Mills Review.
Listen to this episode here.
ICO Shares Early Views on Agentic AI & Data Protection
AI agents have arrived. Although the technology is not new, agents are rapidly becoming more sophisticated—capable of operating with greater autonomy, executing multi-step tasks, and interacting with other agents in ways that were largely theoretical just a few years ago. Organizations are already deploying agentic AI across software development, workflow automation, customer service, and e-commerce,
How PRC Law Limits Chinese Companies’ Compliance with the U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions
The economies of China and the United States are closely connected, with strong trade relationships and mutual dependencies. As both countries compete for leadership in important areas like artificial intelligence, supercomputing, and high technology, Chinese companies operating in the U.S. are encountering a more complicated regulatory landscape, particularly concerning export controls and sanctions. These strict
What to Watch in 2026: Key Developments in EMEA Consumer Protection
Consumer protection law across EMEA continues to evolve rapidly in response to digitalization, emerging technologies (particularly AI) and the continued expansion of online commerce. As we move into 2026, regulators are preparing significant reforms that will reshape business obligations and strengthen consumer‑protection enforcement. Below is an overview of the most important developments to watch this
A Month in Semiconductor Policy: Section 232 Measures, BIS Rule, and Taiwan Deal Signal Strategic Push
January brought several significant, long-awaited developments in the U.S. semiconductor policy space, marking an inflection point in how the Administration is deploying trade tools to advance national security and industrial policy objectives.
On January 14, 2026, the White House issued Presidential Proclamation 11002 (the “Proclamation”) and an accompanying Fact Sheet adopting certain measures in response to
Confronto tra segni “capovolti”: il segno indicato nella registrazione è l’unico che rileva ai fini del giudizio sulla somiglianza
La recente decisione del Tribunale dell’Unione Europea del 21 gennaio 2026 nel caso T-43/25 ha confermato il precedente orientamento secondo cui nella valutazione circa la somiglianza tra marchi, i segni devono essere confrontati nella forma in cui godono di protezione, vale a dire così come sono stati registrati