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On 21 July 2025, OpenAI disclosed that a combination of its frontier AI models, including GPT- 5.6 Sol and a "more capable pre-release model,” conducted an unauthorised intrusion into Hugging Face, the AI company best known for its open-source platform and tooling, during an internal cyber-capability evaluation.

Mishcon de Reya advised Fluidstack on its $830M Series A, valuing the company at $7.5B. The round was led by Situational Awareness, with participation from a group of leading global investors.

Victoria Pigott, Partner and Chair of Mishcon Private, was interviewed by Law360 as part of their Practice Leader Insights series.

On 2 August 2026, four categories of obligations relating to transparency for certain AI systems become applicable under Article 50 of the EU AI Act. Each of the obligations apply to different types of AI systems or their outputs, and impose obligations on providers of relevant AI systems, as well as deployers.

Explore legal obligations and cybersecurity risks of agentic AI under UK and EU laws, including the EU AI Act, CRA, GDPR, NIS2, and DORA.

Family offices are increasingly adopting AI to drive efficiency and enhance investment processes; however, this brings significant legal, regulatory and operational risks, including data protection breaches, loss of privilege and unreliable outputs. We take a look at how Family Offices must therefore implement robust governance, training and safeguards to mitigate these risks and protect both the office and the family from financial, legal and reputational harm.

On 9 June 2026, Anthropic publicly released Claude Fable 5, a model it described as "the most powerful it has ever made generally available."

On 7 May 2026, the Council of the EU announced that a provisional political agreement had been reached with the European Parliament on the “AI Omnibus” (part of the EU’s Digital Omnibus simplification agenda) to streamline parts of the EU AI Act ahead of key compliance deadlines.

The European Court of Justice has delivered its long-awaited ruling in Pelham II, providing the first authoritative EU definition of "pastiche" in copyright law. The decision has implications for rights holders and other creators, particularly in the context of AI.

We work with numerous creators exploring new ground through innovative approaches to technology and the future role of art. One such artist is illustrator George Fox, who has taken an entrepreneurial approach to his relationship with AI.

The UK Government has launched the Sovereign AI Fund to accelerate homegrown AI innovation and compete globally. Combining venture capital speed with state backing, the initiative offers funding, compute access, and fast-track visas for top talent. The move could reshape the UK’s startup ecosystem, influence venture capital dynamics, and strengthen its position as a global hub for AI development.