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The European Commission has published draft guidelines (Draft Guidelines) to clarify the classification of high-risk AI systems under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act). This classification is crucial, as it determines whether an AI system will be subject to the EU AI Act’s most burdensome obligations. The Draft Guidelines provide general principles…
On May 14, 2026, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 189 into law, which repeals and replaces the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA). SB 189 goes into effect on January 1, 2027.
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In its first year under the Trump-Vance administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has aggressively enforced consumer protection and privacy laws and initiated new rulemakings. Although the new rulemaking activity is somewhat surprising in a Republican administration, the FTC has expressed its intent to conduct a more rigorous economic analysis of the effects of any…
On May 7, 2026, EU legislators reached a political agreement to amend the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), with significant implications for AI companies operating in the EU. The most important changes are:…
While the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act has set forth a relatively uniform framework for AI regulation in the EU, U.S. AI regulation has so far primarily consisted of a patchwork of state laws—which continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Despite the Trump administration calling for Congress to pass AI legislation that would preempt…
Developments in law, regulatory guidance, and enforcement practice across Europe are leading to meaningful changes in how online services are offered to minors. A steady stream of announcements in recent months makes clear that this area will continue to develop at pace, requiring providers of online services to keep their approach to age assurance under…
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Each year, Wilson Sonsini hosts CLE session(s) for clients and friends of the firm. For those with upcoming MCLE compliance deadlines, and those on a rolling basis, we are pleased to offer an expanded series of three programs designed to support you in meeting your requirements.
The third and final of our three MCLE Days…
With the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on everyone’s mind, companies are seeing investors ask an increasing number of AI-focused questions in shareholder engagement meetings. These questions reflect a growing consensus among institutional investors that effective AI governance is inextricably linked to fiduciary duty, long-term financial performance, and sustainable economic growth drivers. Although the answers…
