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Two-Minute Recap IT Law Matters Around The Globe - 2026 April
On 29 April 2026, EU lawmakers and Member States failed to reach an agreement on proposed amendments to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) following approximately twelve hours of negotiations conducted under the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus initiative. The discussions focused on postponing certain AI Act obligations, including rules applicable to high-risk AI systems, until December 2027
Turkey Technology
GT
Gen Temizer
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William Fry Technology Report 2026: A New Era Of Vast Transformation
Ireland has emerged as Europe's leading destination for AI and technology investment, yet a significant readiness gap is emerging across Irish businesses. The third William Fry Technology Report reveals that while 80% of large firms have invested in AI, 70% of businesses overall have yet to do so, and only 11% of large businesses report achieving positive returns on their AI investments.
Ireland Technology
WF
William Fry
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EU Agrees To Delay Key AI Act Compliance Deadlines
The European Union has reached a political agreement to significantly extend compliance deadlines for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act, with businesses now having until December 2027 or August 2028 depending on their category. The revised framework introduces separate timelines for different types of high-risk AI applications, narrows certain definitions, and provides regulatory relief for small and medium-sized companies while adding new prohibitions on non-consensual intimate content generation.
United Kingdom Technology
TS
Travers Smith LLP
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A New Era For Children And Gaming In Turkey: Understanding Law No. 5651’s 2026 Amendments For Providers And Platforms
On April 2 2026, the Turkish Grand National Assembly’s (“TBMM”) Health, Family, Employment, and Social Affairs Commission approved a transformative set of amendments to Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Combatting Crimes Committed by Means of Such Publications (“Law No. 5651”), which were published in the Official Gazette of May 1, 2026.
Turkey Media & IT
EG
ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law
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Dijital Oyun Platformlarına Yeni Uyum Rejimi: 5651 Sayılı Kanun’da Öngörülen Değişiklikler
A proposed amendment to Turkish Law No. 5651 introduces comprehensive compliance obligations for digital gaming platforms, social media providers, and game distributors. The new regulatory framework mandates age verification systems, parental control tools, content classification by age ratings, and risk assessment reporting to the Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK), with significant administrative penalties for non-compliance.
Turkey Media & IT
C
CBC Law Firm
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