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 that demonstrate high levels of autonomy and complexity, be granted legal personhood? This question has…
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…
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 of artificial intelligence (AI) models. Issued at the request of the Irish…
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 document generation. While GenAI could revolutionize how lawyers and judges handle complex legal tasks, the…
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 of tech giants—primarily U.S.-based companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, along with…
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 training purposes. AI models often process large datasets—many of which include copyrighted works—raising fundamental questions about…
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 strengthen cooperation between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the European…
The Need for Kill-Switch Deployment in High-Risk AI Systems
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought about transformative possibilities across industries, but they have also raised significant concerns regarding safety, control, and ethical implications. The emergence of autonomous AI systems with advanced decision-making capabilities has amplified these concerns,…
Navigating Competition in Generative AI: A Global Collaborative Effort
by István Kopácsi As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a breakneck pace, ensuring that its development and deployment adhere to principles of fair competition is more critical than ever. A recent joint statement[1] from competition authorities in the European Union,…
Foundation models in the Artificial Intelligence Act proposal
by István Kopácsi Foundation models in the Artificial Intelligence Act proposal The regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) is a very complex task for the European Union (EU), which is striving to be the first in the world to adopt such legislation….