On July 10, 2025, the French Competition Authority (“FCA”) published both its 2024 Annual Report,[1] and its 2025-2026 Roadmap,[2] which outlines its priorities for the year ahead.
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California Enacts Landmark AI Safety Law But With Very Narrow Applicability
On September 29, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA, SB 53 or the Act)[1], establishing a comprehensive framework for transparency, safety and accountability in the development and deployment of the most advanced artificial intelligence models. Building upon existing California laws targeting AI such as AB 2013
EU Merger Guidelines Consultation – Our Views on Innovation and Other Dynamic Elements in Merger Control
As part of our response to the European Commission’s consultation on possible reforms to its merger control guidelines,[1] we provided our views on Topic C – Innovation And Other Dynamic Elements In Merger Control.
EU AI Act: Rules on General-Purpose AI Enter Into Force
The EU AI Act’s phased implementation continues: from 2 August 2025, the AI Act’s rules on general-purpose AI (GPAI) will enter into force (and become enforceable in respect of any new GPAI models in August 2026 and for existing GPAI models in August 2027). This milestone follows the recent publication of (non-binding) guidelines[1] developed
GenAI and Copyright in the EU: Looking Ahead
This is the final part of our four-part series on the EUIPO study on GenAI and copyright. Read parts 1, 2, and 3.
The EUIPO study provides detailed insights into the evolving relationship between GenAI and copyright law, highlighting both the complex challenges and emerging solutions in this rapidly developing field. As discussed
GenAI Output: Technical Solutions and Challenges
This is the third part of our four-part series on the EUIPO study on GenAI and copyright. Read parts 1, 2, and 4.
This third part of the four-part series offers four key takeaways on GenAI output, highlighting critical issues around retrieval augmented generation (RAG), transparency solutions, copyright retention concerns and emerging technical
GenAI Inputs: Understanding Training Data and Rights Reservations
Beyond Training Sets: EUIPO Study Insights on GenAI and Copyright
Senate Bill Proposes Fast-Track Patent Examination for AI and Semiconductor Innovations
A bipartisian bill, the Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technologies Act (“Leadership in CET Act”), was recently introduced to Congress that proposes a USPTO initiative to accelerate review of patent applications in “stratically important” technological sectors. The proposed bill identifies artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, and quantum computing as eligible categories, emphasizing their role in maintaining
Georgia Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT Output
Last week a Georgia state court granted summary judgment in favor of OpenAI, ending a closely watched defamation lawsuit over false information—sometimes called “hallucinations”—generated by its generative AI product, ChatGPT. The plaintiff, Mark Walters, is a nationally syndicated radio host and prominent gun rights advocate who sued OpenAI after ChatGPT produced output incorrectly stating that