On July 23, 2025, the White House announced its long-awaited comprehensive AI Action Plan titled “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan” (the Plan). The Plan is aimed at positioning the U.S. as the global leader in AI and is a follow up to President Donald Trump’s January 23, 2025, Executive Order on “Removing
Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan and New Executive Orders Offer Strategic Opportunities and Legal Risks for Private Businesses
Key point: “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” the Trump Administration’s summary approach to federal artificial intelligence (AI) policy, and three new Executive Orders (EO) propose a wide-ranging federal strategy intended to solidify U.S. leadership in AI. For business leaders and public sector stakeholders, the Action Plan and EOs may be a double-edged sword:
White House unveils AI Action Plan in artificial intelligence
On July 23, 2025, the White House released a sweeping new policy framework titled “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan” (the “Plan”), describing the federal government’s approach to artificial intelligence (“AI”). This initiative, developed under the executive order, “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI,” outlines a plan relating to various
UK Adequacy Holds Firm Under New Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
The DUAA introduces several reforms to UK data protection law, but their implications are relatively limited in practice.
By Gail E. Crawford, Fiona M. Maclean, Danielle van der Merwe, Calum Docherty, and Amy Smyth
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the DUAA) was enacted on 19 June 2025 and amends
America’s AI Action Plan: What You Need to Know
America’s AI Action Plan is out, and it has three pillars: innovation, infrastructure, and international diplomacy and security.
This is different from the (now rescinded) AI Blueprint Executive Order issued by President Joe Biden. It lays out specific action items for the many federal agencies that are meant to effectuate each pillar.
Of note to
Integrating artificial intelligence in M&A processes: A new strategic era – Part 1: Leveraging AI and its advantages
Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of mergers and acquisitions. From identifying strategic opportunities to streamlining due diligence and enhancing contract negotiations, AI is revolutionizing every stage of the M&A process. This article explores the tangible advantages of integrating AI into dealmaking—efficiency, precision, and smarter decision-making. Read the full article to learn how organizations can
European Commission Issues Guidelines for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models
EU issues GPAI guidelines under AI Act, detailing compliance for AI model providers, effective Aug 2, 2025, with focus on transparency and risk.
European Commission Publishes DSA Guidelines on the Protection of Minors Online
On July 14, 2025, the European Commission (EC) published its guidelines (the Guidelines) on the protection of minors online. These Guidelines, which were initially released for consultation in May 2025, provide direction for online platforms on the steps they can take to comply with their duties to protect the privacy, safety, and security of minors
UK data protection reform – what you need to know and do
The Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA) received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. The DUAA enacts the changes to the UK’s data protection regime that have been contemplated since the Data: a new direction consultation in 2021.
This article looks to help organisations who are subject to the UK’s post Brexit assimilated General
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: A New Chapter in the UK’s Data Protection Framework
The UK’s data protection regime is undergoing its most significant transformation since the adoption of the UK GDPR. With the successful passage through both the House of Lords and the House of Commons on 11 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA”) received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. Positioned as introducing