The European Commission has opened a consultation to gather feedback on forthcoming guidelines “on implementing the AI Act’s rules on high-risk AI systems”. (For more on the definition of a high-risk AI system, see our blog post here.) The consultation is open until July 18, 2025, following which the Commission will publish a summary
Senate Parliamentarian Clears Revised State AI Enforcement Moratorium for Reconciliation Bill, But Passage Remains in Doubt
In a surprise move, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that a proposed moratorium on state and local AI laws satisfies the Byrd Rule, the requirement that reconciliation bills contain only budgetary provisions and omit “extraneous” policy language. While MacDonough’s determination allows the Senate Commerce Committee’s version of the moratorium to remain in the bill, its
OECD Introduces AI Capability Indicators for Policymakers
On June 3, 2025, the OECD introduced a new framework called AI Capability Indicators that compares AI capabilities to human abilities. The framework is intended to help policymakers assess the progress of AI systems and enable informed policy responses to new AI advancements. The indicators are designed to help non-technical policymakers understand the degree of
Georgia Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against AI Developer OpenAI
Last month, a Georgia state court granted OpenAI’s motion for summary judgment, dismissing a defamation suit brought by a nationally syndicated radio show host.
In the suit, Mark Walters v. OpenAI LLC, 23-A-04860-2 (Sup. Ct. Gwinnett Cty, GA), the plaintiff alleged that that the ChatGPT tool, developed by OpenAI, defamed him when it presented false
European Commission hints at delaying the AI Act
EU lawmakers are reportedly considering a delay in the enforcement of certain provisions of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). While the AI Act formally entered into force on 1 August 2024, its obligations apply on a rolling basis. Requirements related to AI literacy and the prohibition of specific AI practices have been applicable
Quantum Computing and its Impact on the Life Science Industry
Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics principles to solve certain complex mathematical problems faster than classical computers. Whilst classical computers use binary “bits” to perform calculations, quantum computers use quantum bits (“qubits”). The value of a bit can only be zero or one, whereas a qubit can exist as zero, one, or a combination of both
European Accessibility Act: June 2025 deadline has arrived
On 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (“EAA”)—a 2019 directive—will begin applying to covered products and services. The EAA imposes various obligations on technology and online service providers among others, requiring them to ensure that the products and services that they offer in the EU are made accessible to consumers with disabilities. According to
FCC Seeks Public Input on Adding Connected Vehicle Technology to the Covered List
On Friday, May 23, the Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”) released a Public Notice requesting public input on whether certain CAV-related communications equipment and services with connections to Russia and the People’s Republic of China should be added to the “Covered List” – a list maintained by the FCC of communications equipment and services found
Global CBPR and PRP Certifications Launched: A New International Data Transfer Mechanism
On June 2, 2025, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (“CBPR”) Forum officially launched the Global CBPR and Privacy Recognition for Processors (“PRP”) certifications. Building on the existing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (“APEC”) CBPR framework, the Global CBPR and PRP systems aim to extend privacy certifications beyond the APEC region. They will allow controllers and processors
European Commission Guidelines on Prohibited AI Practices under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
In February 2025, the European Commission published two sets of guidelines to clarify key aspects of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”): Guidelines on the definition of an AI system and Guidelines on prohibited AI practices. These guidelines are intended to provide guidance on the set of AI Act obligations that started to