In view of the progressive use of artificial intelligence (hereinafter "AI"), in particular generative AI such as ChatGPT, the French supervisory authority CNIL published an action plan for the authority's handling of AI systems on 16 May 2023.
Generative AI, especially current Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, are on everyone’s lips. The "gold rush" is in full swing. Both individuals and companies are trying to incorporate the revolutionary technology into their everyday lives and workflow in order to increase their own productivity and functionality. However, Samsung's recent example illustrates that the use of ChatGPT in a professional environment is fraught with risks.
On Thursday, May 4 2023, the ECJ handed down three judgements relevant to data protection law. The article provides an overview of the respective proceedings, the decisions and potential effects. The indicated marginal numbers refer to the respective judgement.
In its judgement of 20.4.2023 - C-775/21 and C-826/21 - the ECJ has once again commented on the concept of communication to the public in the copyright context. According to this, the playing of background music can constitute communication to the public and infringe copyright...
After the first two articles have presented the current and future regulatory framework, the final article of this trilogy now provides an outlook on how ICOs are likely to develop in the future under MiCA.
As a result of the Annual Tax Act 2022 (JStG), the Value Added Tax Act has changed as of 01.01.2023, in particular with regard to solar modules for photovoltaic systems including their essential components and storage systems. The so-called zero tax rate was introduced.
The new Data Protection Act (nDSG), which comes into force on 1 September 2023, brings with it a number of new and amended legal provisions. However, legal texts are not necessarily known for being easy to understand. However, since ignorance is no excuse, HÄRTING has formulated the following ten commandments on the new Data Protection Act (nDSG) for everyone to understand, which we also make available to you free of charge in our shop.
In today's second part of this article trilogy, future regulation under MiCA is presented.
ICOs were initially hailed as a "revolution" and "the next big thing". The largest ICO to date (Block.one's EOS) raised $4.2 billion. But figures show that the hype around ICOs has died down again and companies are turning back to classic, more regulated forms of financing. Reasons for this include the high risk for investors due to the lack of regulation. Now, with MiCA, the EU has created a regulatory framework for crypto assets, the declared aim of which is to promote ICOs and thus achieve an expansion of financing sources for companies. How will ICOs be regulated in the future? And is MiCA the chance for the EU to lead the way in crypto regulation and help ICOs become an integral part of the funding landscape?
An Austrian court recently ruled that Sony must repay 338.26 EUR to a gamer. The Hermagor District Court (Bezirksgericht Hermagor) considered the FUT Packs that are available in the soccer simulation FIFA to be gambling under Austrian law. This case has reignited the debate surrounding the legal classification of loot boxes in the gaming industry.
Is ESG the new data protection in contracts? On ESG reporting obligations in the EU and Switzerland and the need for adaptation of supplier contracts
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