United Kingdom: IT and Internet

As AI voice cloning technology becomes increasingly sophisticated and accessible, the Save Our Voices Now campaign calls for statutory rights allowing individuals to own and control their voice as intellectual property. This article examines whether existing UK law sufficiently protects one of our most personal and recognisable attributes, exploring copyright, trade marks, passing off, and the practical steps individuals and businesses can take.

Lewis Silkin launches Lettu, an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize how creators, talent managers, agencies and brands negotiate and finalize commercial deals.

The recent report by the Local Government Association (LGA) on digital maturity in children’s social services delivers a clear message. The sector has invested in modern analytical tools and enjoys broadly supportive leadership, but the foundations — data flows, data sharing, governance and service-specific strategy — remain dangerously immature.

Ofcom's draft Fraudulent Advertising Codes propose nearly 40 measures that large platforms and search services must implement to prevent UK users from encountering paid-for fraudulent adverts. The codes establish a layered "safety by design" approach spanning governance, advertiser integrity, moderation, reporting and transparency requirements. With potential fines reaching £18m or 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue, platforms face significant compliance obligations across onboarding, account security

The European Commission has proposed the EU KIDS Act, a comprehensive regulation that extends far beyond a simple social media ban for under-13s. This ambitious framework introduces tiered age-based restrictions, safety-by-design obligations across digital services including AI chatbots and online games, and mandatory certified age-verification systems. With potential fines reaching 6% of global turnover and enforcement mechanisms piggybacking on existing DSA machinery, organisations offering digital servic

A patent attorney explores how Versatile RobotX, a University of Essex spinout, is revolutionizing agriculture through autonomous harvesting robots that combine delicate robotic arms with sophisticated machine vision algorithms. The company has secured over £1 million in funding to tackle the formidable technical challenges of automated fruit and vegetable harvesting, addressing critical labor shortages and the growing demand for smart farming solutions.

Advertisers using AI-generated content face complex transparency requirements that vary significantly between the UK and EU. While UK law focuses on preventing consumer deception without explicit AI labelling mandates, the EU AI Act introduces strict disclosure obligations for 'deep fakes' that could catch even UK-based campaigns if they reach EU audiences.

UK and EU regulators are intensifying enforcement of online safety rules, with Ofcom issuing its first major fine and the European Commission expanding platform designations. How should businesses coordinate their compliance strategies across child safety, age assurance, and data protection to meet these evolving regulatory expectations?

The Information Commissioner's Office has launched a consultation on draft guidance addressing anonymisation and pseudonymisation for research, archiving and statistical purposes. This guidance provides critical insight into how organisations should apply data minimisation principles in modern research practices, including AI development, trusted research environments, and synthetic data generation.