On July 17, 2025, the FCC released a discussion draft of a Report and Order (R&O) that, if adopted, would streamline processing of satellite and earth station applications and make other changes to satellite-related license requirements. The Commission is scheduled
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European Commission Makes New Announcements on the Protection of Minors Under the Digital Services Act
On 14 July 2025, the European Commission published its final guidelines on the protection of minors under the Digital Services Act (“DSA”) (the “Guidelines”). The Guidelines are intended to provide guidance to providers of online platforms that are “accessible to
The European Commission announces a proposal for the first EU Space Act
On 25 June 2025, the European Commission (“EC”) announced its long-awaited proposal for a Regulation on the safety, resilience, and sustainability of space activities in the EU (the “Draft EU Space Act” or “Draft EUSA”). The Draft EUSA proposes to
When is a Safety Component of Radio Equipment a High-Risk AI System Under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act?
There is an ongoing debate in Brussels about the circumstances under which AI-based safety components integrated into radio equipment are subject to the requirements for high-risk AI systems of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act 2024/1689 (the “AI Act”). The debate
Ofcom launches early enforcement of children’s risk assessment duties
Ofcom announced on 9 July 2025 that it has contacted certain providers of “user-to-user” and “search” services that are “likely to be accessed by children”, requesting that they submit records of their children’s risk assessments (“CRA”) by 7 August 2025
The ICO’s AI and biometrics strategy
On June 5, 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) launched its new AI and biometrics strategy. The strategy aims to increase its scrutiny of AI and biometric technologies focusing on three priority situations, namely where: stakes are high;
FCC Seeks Comment on Opening Up Spectrum for Satellite Broadband
Updated June 27, 2025. Originally posted May 28, 2025.
At an Open Meeting in May, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes to permit more intensive and efficient use of the
Georgia Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against AI Developer OpenAI
Last month, a Georgia state court granted OpenAI’s motion for summary judgment, dismissing a defamation suit brought by a nationally syndicated radio show host.
In the suit, Mark Walters v. OpenAI LLC, 23-A-04860-2 (Sup. Ct. Gwinnett Cty, GA), the plaintiff
European Commission hints at delaying the AI Act
EU lawmakers are reportedly considering a delay in the enforcement of certain provisions of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). While the AI Act formally entered into force on 1 August 2024, its obligations apply on a rolling basis.
Quantum Computing and its Impact on the Life Science Industry
Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics principles to solve certain complex mathematical problems faster than classical computers. Whilst classical computers use binary “bits” to perform calculations, quantum computers use quantum bits (“qubits”). The value of a bit can only be zero