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EU AI Act comes into force: What businesses need to know

The EU AI Act came into force today and businesses worldwide should familiarise themselves with the requirements to ensu...

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Generative AI: A global guide to key IP considerations

Artificial intelligence (AI) raises many intellectual property (IP) issues.

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The AI adventure: How artificial intelligence may shape the economy and the financial system

On 16 July 2024, the Bank for International Settlements published a speech by Klass Knot (Chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and President of the Netherlands Bank). The speech is dated 11 July 2024 and is entitled The AI adventure – how artificial intelligence may shape the economy and the financial system.

Global | Articles | July 31, 2024

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Artificial intelligence: English Court of Appeal decides artificial neural network is not patentable

The English Court of Appeal has decided that an artificial neural network (ANN) was not patentable in Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks v Emotional Perception AI Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 825, reversing the finding of the lower court (the High Court), and in so doing agreeing with the UK Intellectual Property Office’s (IPO) original rejection of the patent application on the basis of unpatentable subject matter. The decision has ramifications for how patent claims for ANNs (and perhaps AI more generally) are made going forward, clarifying that training of an AI system that helps create the AI system itself, and non-technical outputs it produces, are not relevant in establishing patentability in relation to an AI computer program.

Global | Articles | July 31, 2024

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Germany: AI cannot be named as inventor - insights from the Bundesgerichtshof’s DABUS decision

Germany: AI cannot be named as inventor - insights from the Bundesgerichtshof’s DABUS decision

The Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof - BGH) in Germany recently issued a landmark ruling on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in patent law. The decision, on 11 June 2024, in the DABUS case (AZ X ZB 5/22), reinforces the principle that only natural persons can be named as inventors under patent law. This ruling has significant implications for the future of AI-generated inventions and patent applications globally.

Global | Articles | July 29, 2024

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Artificial intelligence: English Court of Appeal decides artificial neural network is not patentable

Artificial intelligence: English Court of Appeal decides artificial neural network is not patentable

The English Court of Appeal has decided that an artificial neural network (ANN) was not patentable in Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks v Emotional Perception AI Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 825 reversing the finding of the lower court (the High Court), and in so doing agreeing with the UK Intellectual Property Office’s (IPO) original rejection of the patent application on the basis of unpatentable subject matter. The decision has ramifications for how patent claims for ANNs (and perhaps AI more generally) are made going forward, clarifying that training of an AI system that helps create the AI system itself, and non-technical outputs it produces, are not relevant in establishing patentability in relation to an AI computer program.

Global | Articles | July 25, 2024

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How your vendors are exploiting your data for their own gain

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses operate and interact with their customers. More and more service providers are using AI-driven solutions and platforms to offer innovative, more efficient, and streamlined services to their clients. However, AI-driven solutions and platforms depend on data to learn and improve, and this data may include your company’s data or your customer’s data. Have you ever wondered how your vendors are using your data to train their AI tools?

Global | Articles | July 24, 2024

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Chatbot data for AI improvement leads to wiretapping lawsuit

Chatbot data for AI improvement leads to wiretapping lawsuit

On July 5, 2024, a federal trial court judge ruled that a class action plaintiff’s claim against Peloton for aiding and abetting wiretapping survived a 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss.

Global | Articles | July 18, 2024

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Preparing for change: How businesses can thrive under the EU's AI Act

Prepare for change: How businesses can thrive under the EU AI Act

On February 2, 2024, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union confirmed that the Committee of Permanent Representatives had signed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation, referred to as the AI Act. Approval by the EU Parliament followed on 13 March 2024, and the AI Act is likely to appear in the EU’s Official Journal around May 2024. The AI Act aims to establish a stringent legal framework governing the development, marketing, and utilisation of artificial intelligence within the region, thereby marking a significant advancement in the regulation of this burgeoning domain.

Global | Publication | July 17, 2024

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The EU AI Act: The countdown begins

The EU AI Act was entered into the EU’s statute books on July 12, 2024. A transition period will begin from 1 August when it enters into force. The geographic scope is very broad, with obligations falling on organisations using or involved in the supply of AI in the EU and organisations operating outside the EU where the AI’s output is used in the EU.

Global | Articles | July 15, 2024

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The EU AI Act: The countdown begins

The EU AI Act: The countdown begins

The EU AI Act was entered into the EU’s statute books on July 12, 2024. A transition period will begin from 1 August when it enters into force. The geographic scope is very broad, with obligations falling on organisations using or involved in the supply of AI in the EU and organisations operating outside the EU where the AI’s output is used in the EU.

Global | Articles | July 15, 2024

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Generative AI: A Global guide to key IP considerations

Generative AI: A Global guide to key IP considerations

Artificial intelligence (AI) raises many intellectual property (IP) issues. While there are many AI models and use cases, this guide addresses key IP issues raised by generative AI systems, meaning systems such as ChatGPT, Bard and DALl-E with algorithms that generate new content (which, depending on the system may be text, audio, images, video code or other content).

Global | Articles | July 11, 2024

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How your vendors are exploiting your data for their own gain

How your vendors are exploiting your data for their own gain

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses operate and interact with their customers.

Global | Articles | July 11, 2024

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Artificial intelligence and liability: Key takeaways from recent EU legislative initiatives

Artificial intelligence and liability: Key takeaways from recent EU legislative initiatives

The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation, commonly referred to as the AI Act, is expected to come into force during the summer of 2024 (the AI Act). The AI Act will be the first comprehensive legal framework for the use and development of artificial intelligence (AI), and is intended to ensure that AI systems developed and used in the EU are safe, transparent, traceable, non-discriminatory and environmentally friendly.

Global | Publication | July 10, 2024

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