Beyond 3%: EARTO’s Strategic Vision for Innovation-Driven Growth in the EU
In an era where technological advancements shape economies and societies, the European Union reaches a turning point. The European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO
Toxic Algorithms: Social Media Platforms Face Legal and Regulatory Challenges Over Addictive Algorithms and Youth Mental Health
Recent legal and regulatory actions against major social media companies have brought the issue of algorithmic addiction and its impact on youth mental health to the forefront of public disc
Mitigating Risks in Generative AI: A Guide to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework
by Mónika Mercz The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released NIST-AI-600-1, Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Pr
Human-Centric AI in Defence: Bridging Ethics, Technology and Strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly reshaping the defense arena, promising enhanced operational capabilities, improved decision-making, and reduced risks to human lives. However, the int
Social Media Credit Scoring: A Double-Edged Sword
The emergence of social media as a tool for credit scoring is changing how financial institutions assess creditworthiness. While traditional credit scores have largely relied on an individua
Legal Personhood for AI: Challenges and Future Possibilities
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform various sectors of society, the question of its legal status has become increasingly relevant. Should AI systems, particularly those th
The Paris AI Action Summit: Charting AI’s Global Trajectory
The 2025 Paris AI Action Summit marked a pivotal moment in global artificial intelligence governance, convening over 1,000 participants from 100 nations to address AI’s societal, economic,
The EU’s Latest Draft Guidelines: Key Insights into Prohibited Practices under the AI Act
On February 4, 2025, the European Commission published a set of draft guidelines[1] aimed at providing clarity on prohibited AI practices under the newly enacted EU Artificial Intelligence (
Navigating the Risks and Governance of Advanced AI: Insights from the 2025 International AI Safety Report
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has presented transformative opportunities and unprecedented challenges. The International AI Safety Report[1], published in January 2025
Data Protection and AI Models – EDPB Opinion, OpenAI Fine and DeepSeek Scrutiny
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted Opinion 28/2024 on 17 December 2024,[1] addressing key data protection issues that arise from the processing of personal data in the context
Spain’s Proposal for Extended Collective Licensing in AI Development
by Dávid Ujhelyi In December 2024, the Spanish Ministry of Culture unveiled a groundbreaking legislative proposal aimed at introducing extended collective licensing (ECL) for the developmen
Transforming Justice: The Role of GenAI in Legal Decision-Making
Generative AI (GenAI) tools hold significant potential to transform the legal profession. These tools can enhance efficiency, for example, by streamlining research, and speeding up legal doc
Breaking Big Tech’s Grip: A Roadmap to a Democratic Digital Future
In an era where digital technologies influence nearly every aspect of modern life, the question of who controls these technologies has become increasingly urgent. The dominance of a handful
Navigating the Copyright Minefield: Legal Challenges of AI Training and Content Use
The intersection of copyright law and generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key point of contention, particularly regarding AI’s reliance on copyrighted materials for tr
AI vs. Organized Crime: Balancing innovation and security in a transnational fight
After the agreement on EL PAcCTO 2.0 was introduced in November 2023, the program to combat transnational crime was officially launched in March 2024 in Panama City. The initiative seeks to