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01/08/2025

European Start-ups Misled on EU AI Act’s Impact

European start-ups are misled into thinking the EU AI Act stifles innovation, but experts argue it fosters trust and innovation by regulating AI systems based on risk levels.

11/15/2024

EU Seeks Input on AI Act Definitions and Banned Uses of AI

The EU is consulting stakeholders to refine AI Act guidelines, focusing on defining AI systems and banned uses, with guidance expected in early 2025.

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11/13/2024

EU digital governance is too complex

The EU’s digital rulebook aims to streamline governance, but its complexity challenges organizations’ compliance, necessitating effective digital governance frameworks to achieve its objectives.

10/30/2024

Norway Proposes 15-Year Social Media Age Limit to Protect Minors

Norway plans to raise the social media age limit to 15, seeking EU-style solutions to protect minors online.

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10/15/2024

EU Member States Struggle NIS2 Implementation

Only Belgium and Croatia have notified the EU of their NIS2 implementation, with a deadline approaching and potential fines for non-compliance.

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10/10/2024

Dutch Government’s obstains from EU CSAM Regulation

The Dutch government abstains from supporting the current EU Regulation on combating online child sexual abuse material due to concerns over privacy and digital security.

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09/17/2024

Comparing the EU AI Act and Council of Europe AI Convention

The Council of Europe Framework Convention and the EU AI Act both emphasize transparency and human rights in AI, but differ in scope, with the former being broader and the latter offering detailed, market-centric regulations.

09/17/2024

Expert Analysis on EU AI Act and Liability Directives’ Limitations

Professor Sandra Wachter critiques the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act and related directives for significant regulatory gaps due to lobbying and political pressures, which lead to broad exemptions and weak enforcement, potentially impacting AI governance and risk management globally.

09/16/2024

Hogan Lovells launches AI Assessment Tool

Hogan Lovells offers AI Act compliance services to help organizations evaluate the Act’s applicability and ensure HR systems meet new EU regulations.

09/16/2024

Council of Europe Opens AI Treaty for Signature

The Council of Europe has launched the first legally binding AI treaty to ensure compliance with human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.