The UK Online Safety Act and the EU AI Act, effective in 2025, impose new compliance obligations on service providers and AI developers, emphasizing safety, transparency, and ethical use while navigating the complexities of data governance and cybersecurity regulations.
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A federal lawsuit in Florida against Character Technologies, Inc. and its founders alleges products liability and negligence related to the AI application Character AI, which is linked to the suicide of a minor, prompting calls for stricter regulations on AI interactions with children.
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The EU has introduced a voluntary General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to help AI model providers comply with the upcoming AI Act, emphasizing transparency, safety, and legal clarity in the deployment of AI systems.
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The European Commission has initiated a call for applications to join the AI Act Advisory Forum, aimed at fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and responsible implementation of AI regulations, while complementing the final version of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice set to take effect in 2025.
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Ongoing court cases in the US, UK, EU, and India are examining the copyright implications of generative AI, particularly regarding fair use and the legality of using copyrighted materials for AI training, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive legal framework to balance innovation with intellectual property rights.
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Recent rulings from the Northern District of California in the cases of Kadrey v. Meta and Bartz v. Anthropic suggest that using copyrighted books for training large language models may qualify as transformative fair use, although the legality of data acquisition remains a critical factor in future litigation.
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The UK government has formed a Responsible AI Advisory Panel within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to provide independent advice on the ethical development and deployment of AI in public services, ensuring compliance with legal standards and public interest.
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In response to US export controls and concerns over illicit trade, Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has implemented immediate restrictions requiring Strategic Trade Permits for the export and transshipment of high-performance AI chips, while enhancing oversight of the data center industry to align with international standards and prevent regulatory gaps.
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The deputy head of civil justice and Lord Justice Birss emphasize the need for updated accreditation for expert witnesses and guidance on the use of AI in legal processes, highlighting the implications for Civil Procedure Rules and the integrity of expert evidence in personal injury cases.
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Recent legislative actions in New Jersey, New York, California, Colorado, Illinois, and Kentucky aim to regulate the use of AI and automated decision systems in employment, addressing algorithmic discrimination and imposing requirements for bias audits and employee notifications.
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Newly established expert working groups in the UK, comprising representatives from major AI companies and creative industries, aim to develop solutions for the copyright challenges posed by AI technologies, focusing on transparency, consent, and the protection of creators’ rights.
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The US Copyright Office maintains that works created with substantial AI input are not eligible for copyright protection unless there is demonstrable human involvement, as reinforced by recent legal rulings including Thaler v. Perlmutter, which affirmed that non-human machines cannot be considered authors under US copyright law.
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A recent survey reveals that 75% of American teens engage with AI companion chatbots, raising significant legal and regulatory issues regarding emotional well-being, privacy, and the potential for these technologies to replace human connections.
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