European Central Bank expands distributed ledger settlement possibilities by linking these transactions with central bank money. This approach seeks to promote a secure foundation for tokenised trading, while opening pathways for cross-border and foreign exchange operations.
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry published a new AI contract checklist to help companies handle AI safely and effectively. It covers data protection, intellectual property rights, and legal considerations for domestic and international agreements
House Bill H.210, introduced in Vermont, outlines new guidelines for digital platforms handling minors’ data. By mandating default high-privacy settings and transparent practices, legislators aim to reduce risks of emotional harm and excessive data harvesting.
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry published a new AI contract checklist to help companies handle AI safely and effectively. It covers data protection, intellectual property rights, and legal considerations for domestic and international agreements
On 18 February 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) introduced a detailed Checklist of Contracts Concerning the Use and Development of AI. It arrives at a time when many businesses are looking to harness artificial intelligence, yet remain uncertain about the necessary legal frameworks.
The newly published document is intended to address those worries by providing a straightforward set of guidelines to help firms stay in line with existing rules and regulations.
By using the checklist, businesses can reduce potential risks, safeguard intellectual property, and respect personal data boundaries when collaborating on AI-driven projects.
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In Getty Images (US) Inc v Stability AI Ltd (2025), the court examined whether Stability AI unlawfully used Getty Images’ copyrighted works to train its AI models. Getty Images argued that Stability AI’s data scraping and reproduction of protected images constituted copyright infringement.
Harris as Next Friend of RNH v Adams (2024) raised critical questions about liability in the context of artificial intelligence's role in decision-making. The case examined human responsibility and machine influence, addressing the legal implications of integrating AI systems in professional duties.
ASEAN Digital Ministers adopt an expanded AI Governance Guide addressing generative AI technologies. The guide outlines policies for transparency, accountability, and ethical development, supported by practical use cases across healthcare, finance, media, and logistics industries within the region.
The UK government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan outlines 50 targeted measures to accelerate artificial intelligence development. Key initiatives include AI Growth Zones, increased public computing capacity, and a National Data Library for accessible, high-quality datasets.
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