On 27 May 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) published its proposal for a Regulation on the authorisation of systems providing mobile satellite services (“MSSs”) in the harmonised 2 GHz frequency band (1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz) (the “MSS Regulation Proposal”). The existing rights of use in the band are due to expire in May 2027, and the Commission is using that deadline to overhaul the framework for granting spectrum authorisations for MSS provides. This Proposal will therefore be of particular interest to MSS providers wishing to expand their footprint in the EU, as well as terrestrial mobile network operators contemplating satellite partnerships, and other space sector participants, as it may increase the number of operators in the European MSS sector.
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EU AI Act Update: Timeline Relief, Targeted Simplification, and New Prohibitions
On 7 May 2026, negotiators from the Council of the European Union, the European Parliament, and the European Commission reached a provisional agreement on the terms of the Digital Omnibus on AI, marking the first set of amendments to the EU AI Act since its adoption in June 2024. The final package of amendments reflects…
Continue Reading EU AI Act Update: Timeline Relief, Targeted Simplification, and New ProhibitionsConnecticut Passes Comprehensive AI Law
On May 1, the Connecticut legislature passed an artificial intelligence (“AI”) safety, transparency, and consumer protection bill (“SB 5”). While the Colorado legislature takes steps to streamline existing requirements for developers and deployers of AI systems, Connecticut has passed a multi-part framework that will impose requirements on large frontier developers, operators of AI companions, developers…
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By Jadzia Pierce, Marty Hansen & Sam Jungyun Choi on
On May 8, 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) published draft guidelines (“Guidelines”) on the implementation of the transparency obligations under Article 50 of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”), opening a targeted consultation that runs until June 3, 2026.
The Guidelines are non-binding, but they are the first Commission instrument to provide interpretive guidance across the full scope of Article 50. They were prepared in parallel with the related, but more narrowly scoped, Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content (“Code of Practice” or “Code”), the second draft of which was published on March 5, 2026.
Continue Reading 10 Takeaways: European Commission Draft Guidelines on AI Transparency under the EU AI ActColorado Lawmakers Advance Bill to Replace Colorado AI Act
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
On May 7, the Colorado Senate passed SB 189, a bill that would repeal and replace the state’s Colorado AI Act enacted in 2024 and scheduled to take effect on June 30, 2026. If enacted, SB 189 would replace the current framework with a narrower statute focusing primarily on disclosure, recordkeeping, and consumer notice…
Continue Reading Colorado Lawmakers Advance Bill to Replace Colorado AI ActUN Regulation and GTR on Automated Driving Systems: Current State of Play
By Sam Jungyun Choi, Alan Kenny & Moritz Hüsch on
Posted in Autonomous Vehicles, Technology
International regulators are finalizing the first global safety standards for Automated Driving Systems (“ADS”). In January, the UN Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (“GRVA”) approved a draft UN Regulation (“UNR”) under the 1958 Agreement and a draft Global Technical Regulation (“GTR”) under the 1998 Agreement, submitting both for adoption by the UN World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations.
Developed in parallel to ensure harmonized technical requirements across jurisdictions, the UNR and GTR are expected to be adopted at the 199th WP.29 session in June 2026. In the meantime, work continues on finalizing the accompanying Guidance and Interpretation Document. This post provides an overview of the UN regulatory framework, the legislative status of the ADS instruments as of May 2026, an outline of the key provisions, and implications for companies across the ADS value chain.
Continue Reading UN Regulation and GTR on Automated Driving Systems: Current State of PlayFCC Poised to Adopt Proposal Modernizing Spectrum Sharing to Promote Satellite Broadband
By Gerard J. Waldron & Rosie Moss on
Posted in FCC, Spectrum & Mobile
On April 9, 2026, the FCC released a draft Report and Order on “Modernizing Spectrum Sharing for Satellite Broadband.” The draft has been circulated for consideration by the FCC at its April 30, 2026 open meeting, and remains subject to change.
If adopted as expected by the Commission at its next monthly meeting, the Order…
Continue Reading FCC Poised to Adopt Proposal Modernizing Spectrum Sharing to Promote Satellite BroadbandUK Financial Services Regulators’ Approach to Artificial Intelligence in 2026
By David Berman, Emily Lemaire, Megan Evers & Sam Jungyun Choi on
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) continues to reshape the UK financial services landscape in 2026, with consumers increasingly relying on AI-driven tools for financial guidance and firms deploying more autonomous systems across their businesses.
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) and Bank of England (“BoE”) (together “the Regulators”) have consistently signalled that AI will be overseen through existing regulatory frameworks, rather than through bespoke AI-specific rules. At the same time, political scrutiny is intensifying, supervisory expectations are rising, and the Regulators are investing heavily in sandbox initiatives and long-term reviews to test whether those frameworks remain fit for purpose.
This article explores the latest policy signals, supervisory initiatives and regulatory tools shaping the UK’s evolving approach to AI in financial services.
Continue Reading UK Financial Services Regulators’ Approach to Artificial Intelligence in 2026U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026
This update highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the first quarter of 2026 related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”), and Internet of Things (“IoT”).
I. Federal AI Legislative Developments
In the first quarter, members of Congress introduced several AI bills related to nonconsensual images, chatbots, support for small businesses, and…
Continue Reading U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026Colorado Officials Push to Repeal and Replace the Colorado AI Act
On March 17, Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a draft bill that would substantially overhaul the Colorado AI Act, replacing its core requirements with a narrower regime focused on disclosure, recordkeeping, and consumer notice requirements for “automated decision-making technology” (“ADMT”). The proposal, which is still in draft form and not yet introduced in the…
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