The European Commission finds TikTok’s design in breach of the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has concluded that TikTok may be violating the Digital Services Act because of design features that encourage compulsive use. These include infinite scrolling, autoplay, push notifications, and a highly personalised recommendation system. According to the Commission, TikTok has not sufficiently assessed the risks these features pose to users’ mental and physical wellbeing, […]
New EUIPO study on how GenAI is challenging copyright law
A new EUIPO-commissioned study examines how Generative AI is reshaping the copyright landscape, raising new challenges around how to protect intellectual property while supporting continued innovation. The report highlights the growing importance of licensing high-quality content for AI training and establishing clear mechanisms for rights reservation. While no universal solution currently exists, two main approaches […]