October 2026

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10/16/2026

Giorgia Meloni Seeks EU Sound Trademark Protection Against AI Deepfakes

Giorgia Meloni’s EU sound trademark filing shows how trademark law may supplement protection against AI voice cloning and political deepfakes.

10/16/2026

EU Commission May Name AWS and Azure DMA Gatekeepers

The Commission may designate AWS and Microsoft Azure as DMA gatekeepers, imposing cloud switching, portability, and anti-self-preferencing duties.

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10/14/2026

ENISA Launches Cyber Resilience Act Single Reporting Platform

ENISA’s new Single Reporting Platform enables manufacturers to meet Cyber Resilience Act reporting duties for exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents.

Large blue letters "AI" stand on a reflective surface with a digital, futuristic design. Black lines and hexagonal patterns surround them, creating a web-like structure. The background features a gradient of blue tones, adding depth and a high-tech feel to the image, echoing themes of AI regulation.

10/14/2026

Commission Holds Special AI Scientific Panel Meeting

The Commission’s AI Scientific Panel will advise on frontier-model risks following recent loss-of-control incidents and increased EU AI Act scrutiny.