A referral from an Austrian court to the EU’s Court of Justice could redefine copyright responsibilities for user uploads on online platforms, signalling a potential shift in digital rights management across Europe. European courts and regulators are pushing the boundaries of what constitutes a “reproduction” as copyright law adapts to…

Insurers are increasingly deploying AI to automate claims, raising regulatory scrutiny and sparking legal debates on accountability and transparency in the evolving landscape of automated decision-making. Insurers are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence to determine whether repairs are authorised and which medical procedures will be paid for, a shift that is…

Sony Music has requested the takedown of more than 135,000 tracks created by generative AI impersonating its artists, highlighting a growing challenge in distinguishing authentic content amid calls for better detection and transparency in the streaming industry. Sony Music has asked streaming services to take down more than 135,000 tracks…

EU institutions have restricted their communications teams from publishing entirely AI-created videos or images, aiming to safeguard trust and authenticity amid growing synthetic media risks, contrasting with more permissive approaches in other democracies. European Union institutions have instructed their communications teams not to publish videos or images created entirely by…

Europe’s pursuit of digital sovereignty is increasingly centred on controlling the datasets that power artificial intelligence, with emerging infrastructure and regulatory strategies reshaping industry approaches to data governance and control. Europe’s scramble for digital sovereignty is increasingly centring on an overlooked asset: the datasets that feed artificial intelligence. As models…

India’s home ministry outlines increased reliance on open-source data and AI tools for security investigations, prompting calls for greater transparency and privacy safeguards amid rising concerns over mass surveillance capabilities. The home ministry has told a parliamentary committee that Indian security agencies rely on publicly accessible online material, including social…

As AI advances threaten the authenticity and equitable stewardship of African cultural expressions, experts urge urgent reforms to ensure participatory, culturally sensitive governance and safeguard communal rights in the digital age. Artificial intelligence has forced a reappraisal of how African cultural expression is valued and protected,shifting the focus from singular…

A New York Times author admitted to using AI on a book review draft, prompting the paper to distance itself and highlighting broader concerns over AI’s role in journalism and criticism amidst growing legal and ethical challenges. An author and freelance journalist has acknowledged using an artificial-intelligence tool on a…

The UK government has reversed its proposed changes to copyright legislation, listening to industry and public opposition that argued an opt-out model would undermine creators’ rights and control over their work. Ministers have reversed course on a proposed change to UK copyright law that would have made it easier for…

A groundbreaking system named ‘The AI Scientist’ has completed the entire research process, from hypothesis generation to drafting papers, successfully passing human peer review, signalling a new era in autonomous research capabilities. A team of researchers has demonstrated an artificial intelligence system that can carry out the entire cycle of…

The UK government has halted plans to expand copyright exceptions for AI training, citing strong industry opposition and the need for further evidence to balance creator rights with innovation. The UK Government has stepped back from a planned expansion of copyright exceptions that would have allowed text and data mining…

California introduces rigorous certification requirements for AI providers to prevent bias, illegal content, and civil rights harms, marking a significant move to ensure responsible AI use in government operations. California has moved to tighten controls on artificial intelligence used by the state, ordering that companies supplying AI systems to government…