Mark Brennan

1 week ago | securityinfowatch.com | Mark Brennan |Dan Whitehead |Katy Milner |Ryan Thompson

1.    Determine whether your organization is in scopeThe first step is determining whether your organization falls within the scope of the EU AI Act. The AI Act applies broadly to providers, deployers, importers and distributors of AI systems operating in the EU.

2 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Mark Brennan |Scott Loughlin |Katy Milner

On May 22, 2025 the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of state laws governing artificial intelligence (AI). If enacted, the AI moratorium would limit states’ ability to regulate AI activities across industry sectors. The provision is just one piece of a broader budget reconciliation text passed by the House, but it marks a significant step toward the Administration’s goal of removing barriers to AI innovation and enhancing U.S. leadership in AI.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Mark Brennan |Christine Gateau |Katy Milner

As our world has grown more connected and digitalized, and as smart, data-driven devices — including those that form the Internet of Things (IoT) — have become more prevalent, regulators have begun to reframe how they address safety, risk, and liability.

Feb 24, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Sophie Baum |Mark Brennan |Isabelle Dean

Key takeawaysThe FTC recently requested public comment “to better understand how technology platforms deny or degrade (such as by ‘demonetizing’ and ‘shadow banning’) users’ access to services based on the content of the users’ speech or their affiliations, including activities that take place outside the platform.”The request is largely focused on consumer-facing questions, but it also invites feedback from “current and former employees of technology platforms.”Comments are due May 21, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 | lexology.com | Mark Brennan |Katy Milner |Ryan Thompson |Andrew McCardle |Sophie Baum |Harsimar Dhanoa | +2 more

Key takeaways The FTC recently requested public comment “to better understand how technology platforms deny or degrade (such as by ‘demonetizing’ and ‘shadow banning’) users’ access to services based on the content of the users’ speech or their affiliations, including activities that take place outside the platform.”The request is largely focused on consumer-facing questions, but it also invites feedback from “current and former employees of technology platforms.”Comments are due May 21, 2025.