European Union: Technology

The European Commission's newly adopted Article 102 TFEU Guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance represent a significant shift in EU competition law enforcement. Legal experts and economists debate whether these guidelines truly provide legal certainty or introduce problematic presumptions that could chill innovation, particularly in the technology sector where they intersect with the Digital Markets Act.

Ireland's High Court has issued formal guidance on using generative AI in legal proceedings, requiring human oversight, verification, and disclosure when AI tools are employed in court documents and expert reports. While the directive specifically applies to High Court proceedings, its implications extend to Tax Appeals Commission cases, where expert evidence must remain independent and any substantial use of AI must be declared to ensure reliability and evidential weight.

Il 30 settembre 2026 entrerà in vigore il D.Lgs. 160/2026 che introduce rilevanti novità in materia di responsabilità penale, civile e amministrativa degli enti per l'impiego di sistemi di intelligenza artificiale. Il decreto adegua la normativa nazionale al Regolamento UE 2024/1689 (AI Act) e interviene sul sistema della responsabilità amministrativa degli enti ai sensi del D.Lgs. 231/2001, rendendo necessario per le imprese valutare non solo la conformità tecnica dei sistemi di AI

The European Commission has designated OpenAI's ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, while Roblox and Reddit have been classified as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act. These designations mark a significant development in EU digital regulation, particularly for AI systems, as all three services must now comply with stringent requirements including risk assessments, content moderation, and independent audits within four months.

The Finnish government has proposed establishing a national data centre register with mandatory reporting obligations for operators of facilities with at least 0.5 MW IT power demand. The draft legislation would require detailed disclosures about ownership, energy consumption, infrastructure needs, and operational plans, with the National Emergency Supply Agency maintaining oversight and enforcement authority.

Manufacturers of connected products must now comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act's vulnerability and incident reporting obligations through ENISA's newly launched Single Reporting Platform. This comprehensive guide addresses the critical question every manufacturer faces: can your organization report a cybersecurity incident within 24 hours if one occurs tonight?

In our days the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many professional services and replaced several job roles, without leaving the legal sector unaffected.

As artificial intelligence reshapes legal workflows in 2026, a generation of young lawyers confronts fundamental questions about career longevity and professional identity. Drawing on multiple industry surveys and the perspectives of Gen Z practitioners, this analysis examines whether AI represents an existential threat or a transformative tool that will redefine what it means to practice law.

Michael Egan and Michael Scorer explore how organisations are transitioning from AI experimentation to practical implementation in legal workflows. They examine why generative AI adoption has doubled while confidence remains low, and discuss the critical role of defensibility, governance, and human oversight in successful AI deployment.