Context
In recent months there has been a lot of commentary on the timelines for the implementation of key requirements under the EU AI Act, with discussions of extending deadlines, delaying implementation and introducing ‘stop the clock’ mechanisms. It is difficult to keep track of how the implementation of the EU AI Act might change
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) published the General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 on 4 February 2026 (the Scheme). The Scheme forms the basis for the national Irish legislation which will implement certain aspects of the EU AI Act into Irish law.
We set out below some points
The Government has published its “Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan” (the Report), proposing a series of actions that aim to accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure. The Report:
The Irish Government has officially launched the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Action Plan (the Action Plan) which maps out how the Government intends to adopt and embrace the use of MMC across the construction industry. This marks a key milestone in Government’s strategy to modernise the construction sector, expand housing capacity, and create sustainable,
Recent technological advances in generative AI have transformed the way in which we listen to and create music. Many artists and industry players have readily adopted generative AI, viewing it as a creative force to be harnessed, while others remain wary.
The use of increasingly sophisticated AI tools to generate musical works poses a number
On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/900 on the transparency and targeting of political advertising (the Regulation). The Regulation is now in force, however, the majority of its provisions will not take effect until October 2025.
This article aims to provide a summary of the key provisions of
Introduction
Following the political agreement reached on the terms of the EU’s AI Act in December, the EU seems set to lead the way in adopting a novel regulatory framework to regulate the use and development of artificial intelligence (AI). Whilst the spotlight has largely focused on the AI Act, the EU’s AI regulatory framework
At the start of November, the UK government hosted an AI Safety Summit, intended to provide a forum for in-depth discussions on the challenges and opportunities of AI technology. It attracted a wide array of senior stakeholders from across policy, business, academia and government and appears to show a UK desire to lead in this
This is Part 1 in our series focused on tracking the development of the EU’s AI Act. The series will provide updates and commentary as the AI Act moves through the EU’s legislative process.
To set the scene, the EU Commission first adopted its Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence