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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.

Welcome to the latest edition of our UPC update. In this edition, we report on key developments ranging from the court's ongoing consideration of its long-arm jurisdiction (including the first reference made by the UPC to the European Court of Justice) to a significant decision of the Court of Appeal confirming that, where a claimant has litigation insurance (with robust anti-avoidance endorsement) in place, this should mean that no security for costs is necessary, thereby eliminating the need in such cases for cash deposits or bank guarantees. We also cover the latest anti-suit injunction granted by the UPC, and important decisions relating to confidentiality and access to documents.

The UK Government has published its report on GenAI and copyright. The report confirms there will be no immediate reform to UK copyright law, with the previously proposed text and data mining exception with rights holder opt-out no longer the Government's preferred option. A consultation on deepfakes will be published this Summer and protection for computer-generated works is likely to be removed.

A global shortage of key components is forcing manufacturers to make difficult commercial decisions. Contracts drafted before the surge may no longer be viable, making pricing mechanisms and hardship clauses essential. Strategic planning and diversification can help reduce exposure.