European Union: Technology

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, marking the first time a generative AI assistant has been classified this way. This designation, alongside Reddit and Roblox being named as Very Large Online Platforms, introduces systemic risk assessment obligations, independent audits, and advertising transparency requirements that most AI products have not previously faced. What does this mean for other AI assistants with web-search capabil

La société UBER fait face à une troisième sanction majeure de l'Autorité de protection néerlandaise, cette fois pour un montant record de 824,99 millions d'euros. L'amende sanctionne l'utilisation de décisions automatisées concernant les chauffeurs, notamment les désactivations de comptes basées sur les notations clients, sans intervention humaine effective conformément à l'article 22 du RGPD.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has imposed a record-breaking €824.99 million fine on Uber for violating GDPR Article 22 through automated decision-making systems that deactivate driver accounts without meaningful human intervention. This landmark enforcement action, stemming from a 2020 class-action complaint filed on behalf of 170 Uber drivers, marks the third and most severe penalty against the ride-sharing giant for data protection violations.

The European Union has introduced targeted amendments to its AI Act through a new regulation, extending compliance deadlines for high-risk AI systems while maintaining existing prohibitions and transparency requirements. Organizations now have additional time to implement governance frameworks, documentation protocols, and monitoring systems, though obligations for general-purpose AI models and certain AI practices remain unchanged.

The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has approved a legislative proposal for the digital euro, a new electronic form of money issued by the European Central Bank. This comprehensive package addresses the establishment of the digital euro, its distribution by payment service providers, and the continued legal tender status of physical cash, with a pilot programme scheduled for 2027.

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.

European companies face a critical challenge as artificial intelligence transforms business operations, with only 15-20% prepared for the transition. Industry leaders Lutech, Impresoft, and TAS reveal how specialization, data governance, and process expertise separate successful AI implementation from costly experimentation. The real competitive advantage lies not in technology adoption itself, but in transforming AI into measurable business value through strategic integration and operational knowledge.

Italy has taken another step toward making EU Regulation 2024/1689 (the "AI Act") operational on the ground. On June 10, 2026, the Italian government granted preliminary approval...

A European Patent Office Board of Appeal decision examines whether implementing an interactive seat map using raster graphics with HTML coded image maps instead of vector graphics like Adobe Flash constitutes a technical contribution sufficient for patent eligibility. The case explores the boundary between technical implementation choices and mere presentation of information in web-based applications.