The European Union has taken a significant step forward in its cybersecurity framework with the adoption of the Cyber Solidarity Act[1] on 2 December 2024. This landmark regulation – which entered into force on 4 February 2025 – represents a comprehensive…
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 (AI) Act[2] (Draft Guidelines). The Draft Guidelines, which were released two days after…
The Power of Standards in the Digital Age: An EU Perspective
In recent years, standards have increasingly been recognized as key drivers of global competitiveness, particularly in the digital era. In February 2022, the European Commission introduced its first-ever Standardization Strategy, aiming to strengthen the EU’s competitiveness through more efficient and robust standardization processes.
The AI Kill Switch: Safeguarding Innovation or Stifling Progress?
by Bálint Medgyes In the rapidly changing environment of artificial intelligence, the concept of an AI kill switch has emerged as a critical point of discussion among policymakers, tech industry leaders, and AI researchers. This safety mechanism, designed to shut down…
A New Era of Cybersecurity Compliance for Digital Products: the EU Cyber Resilience Act
by Luca Farkas On 10 October 2024, the Council adopted the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)[1] to address growing cybersecurity risks associated with products containing digital components, particularly in an increasingly connected world. As more and more devices become internet-enabled, they pose…
California Senate Bill 1047 – a new regulation on AI is on the way
by István Kopácsi Senate Bill 1047, titled the “Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act”[1] is a comprehensive legislative effort introduced by Senator Wiener and co-authors, which aims to regulate and ensure the safety of advanced artificial intelligence (AI)…
Terminology of Artificial Intelligence Related Harms and Discovered Hazards
by Dávid Szász Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly been one of the hot topics of academic and regulatory discussions in the last few years. The phrase “AI holds great possibilities, but also great risks” has been repeated several times over. The Central European…
Country report from Kyrgyzstan – The Digital Contracting in the Kyrgyz Republic. What can we learn from EU Law?
by Dzhusupov Akylbek Embracing digital contracts can streamline business processes, reduce transaction costs, and attract foreign investment, thereby contributing to economic prosperity. Therefore, it is vital to choose the model law which will facilitate the Kyrgyz Republic’s economic integration into the global…
The EU’s Digital Decade
by Mónika Mercz Despite the significant initiatives undertaken, according to the report on the Digital Decade, key goals are not expected to be fulfilled by 2030 at the current rate of development due to the low level of private investments.[1] Digital…
Quick Law Review: EU Data Act
The final text of the Data Act was adopted on 27 November 2023.[1] The Data Act applies to a narrow set of data, data generated by and access to Internet-connected devices (IoT). Examples of such products include vehicles, household appliances and consumer…