‘Local councils across the country are trialling a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool aimed at streamlining tasks in the planning process and social care, including note-taking.’ Link: https://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/governance/396-governance-news/61064-councils-to-use-ai-for-preparing-meeting-minutes-as-part-of-government-trial

‘Alcohol plays a significant role in crime, and whilst police data may contain a measure of alcohol-related crime, it is not entirely accurate. This study presents a new measure of alcohol-related crime in police data. A natural language processing algorithm was applied to crime descriptions in police data, to identify crimes as alcohol-related or not.…

‘”Fake news” is an old problem. In recent years, however, increasing usage of social media as a source of information, the spread of unverified medical advice during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the rise of generative artificial intelligence have seen a rush of legislative proposals seeking to minimize or mitigate the impact of false information spread…

‘This paper examines the profound challenges posed by manipulative artificial intelligence (AI) and critically evaluates the adequacy of the EU AI Act in mitigating these threats. Modern AI technologies possess the capability to influence human cognition and behaviour imperceptibly, thus endangering cognitive freedom, the fundamental right to autonomous thought. Although the EU AI Act classifies…

‘In my recent article, I discussed the growing legal implications of “AI hallucinations,” a phenomenon where artificial intelligence confidently provides incorrect or misleading information. These instances, while sounding accurate, can lead to serious consequences when relied upon in professional, legal, or personal decision-making.’ Link: https://insights.doughtystreet.co.uk/post/102kbft/introducing-the-international-ai-hallucination-false-misleading-case-tracker-u

‘Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a ubiquitous concept in numerous domains, including the legal system. AI has the potential to revolutionize the functioning of the judiciary and the dispensation of justice. Incorporating AI into the legal system offers the prospect of enhancing decision-making for judges, lawyers, and legal professionals, while concurrently providing the public…

‘Google on Tuesday unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence technology to accelerate a year-long makeover of its search engine that is changing the way people get information and curtailing the flow of internet traffic to other websites.’ Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/20/google-ai-mode-search-engine-developers-conference

‘Algorithmic systems are increasingly being adopted by cultural heritage institutions like libraries. In this study, we investigate U.S. public libraries’ adoption of one specific automated tool — automated collection diversity audits — which we see as an illuminating case study for broader trends. Typically developed and sold by commercial book distributors, automated diversity audits aim…

‘The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public administration is expanding rapidly, moving from automating routine tasks to deploying generative and agentic systems that autonomously act on goals. While AI promises greater efficiency and responsiveness, its integration into government functions raises concerns about fairness, transparency, and accountability. This article applies principal-agent theory (PAT) to conceptualize…

‘This study investigates the discriminatory impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven content moderation on social media platforms (SMPs), particularly in the Global South, where cultural and linguistic diversity often clash with the Western-centric AI frameworks. Platforms like Meta increasingly rely on AI algorithms to moderate vast amounts of content, but research shows that these algorithms disproportionately…

‘This refreshed guidance has been developed to assist judicial office holders in relation to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It updates and replaces the guidance document issued in December 2023.’ Link: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Refreshed-AI-Guidance-published-version-website-version.pdf

‘As artificial intelligence (AI) regulations evolve and the regulatory landscape develops and becomes more complex, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and legal frameworks remains a challenge for AI developers. This paper introduces an AI-driven self-assessment chatbot designed to assist users in navigating the European Union AI Act and related standards. Leveraging a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)…

‘Hacked AI-powered chatbots threaten to make dangerous knowledge readily available by churning out illicit information the programs absorb during training, researchers say.’ Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/21/most-ai-chatbots-easily-tricked-into-giving-dangerous-responses-study-finds

‘The development of brain-reading technologies has raised expectations that it will finally be possible to detect lies. However, the existence of these new technologies has also raised fears that the authorities might use them to read people’s minds without their consent and obtain evidence that could be used against them in criminal proceedings, a scenario…

‘In this study, the application of Large Language Models (LLMs) in simulation-based training of law enforcement officers is being assessed. Adaptability, real-time response capabilities and dynamic and personalised learning experiences, which closely simulate real-life policing scenarios, are the hallmarks of LLMs. LLMs adjust scenarios according to trainee input to enhance learning engagement, facilitate better decision-making,…

‘Taking the claims of Artificial Intelligence firms seriously implies that these firms now benefit from legal defaults and vacuums that allow them to enclose economically relevant intellectual capacity and therefore cause mass displacement of labour. This process is carried out unilaterally and without compensation, and thus likely results in the pauperisation of a significant proportion…

‘Amid the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, a significant concern has emerged regarding the predominant focus on preemptive measures aimed at preventing or mitigating potential AI-related harms. While these preemptive measures are undeniably important, they must be complemented by effective redress mechanisms to address and remedy materialized harms. This paper highlights the…

‘Deepfakes are an increasingly recognized potent mean of disinformation, both in times of conflict and peace. This article examines their impact within the context of Russo–Ukrainian war and applicable legal frameworks. Given the profound societal and individual harms that deepfakes have the potential to cause, more thorough than traditional means of propaganda, we evaluate existing…

‘While many nations around the world have released principles and ethical frameworks to shape the development and use of AI, there has been a notable absence of regulation. While many voices have emotively articulated why we need AI regulation, few have suggested how this can be achieved. One reason for this conspicuous absence of regulation may be the lack…

‘David Mitchell speaks to Dr Tom West of Privacy International about the challenges which generative AI poses to individual privacy rights. In a wide-ranging discussion looking at the availability and efficacy of existing legal protections, Tom discusses the interventionist response of the Data Protection Authority in Italy to Chat GPT and DeepSeek, what privacy lawyers might glean…

‘Financial services firms will be able to live-test artificial intelligence (AI) models with the help of UK regulators, under an initiative described as “pioneering and ambitious” by experts in fintech and financial regulation.’ Link: https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/pioneering-ai-live-testing-uk-financial-services

‘An AI tool has been used to review public responses to a government consultation for the first time and is now set to be rolled out more widely in an effort to save money and staff time.’ Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/14/uk-government-ai-consult-consultation

‘At least half of the assessments in the law degree at University College London must now be in a form that “reliably safeguard against the use” of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), it has decided.’ Link: https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/law-school-sets-minimum-secure-assessments-to-combat-genai

‘The law can be polite, but it’s rarely soft. Ask a lawyer what they value most and they are likely to say accuracy, evidence, and (probably) coffee. “Politeness”, as important as it is, doesn’t usually make the cut. Precision matters more than pleasantries.’ Link: https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/blog/future-of-law/legal-ai-doesn-t-need-to-be-nice-it-needs-to-be-right

‘A judge deployed an onerous sanction when lawyers seemed to use fake, AI-generated case law.’ Link: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/the-weekly-constitutional/69890/artificial-intelligence-in-courts-a-warning

‘The High Court has ordered that a barrister and the solicitors who instructed her be referred to their regulators after providing five fake case citations in their pleadings.’ Link: https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/judge-condemns-lawyers-who-produced-fake-citations-to-court

‘The end of civilisation might look less like a war, and more like a love story. Can we avoid being willing participants in our own downfall?’ Link: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/may/04/the-big-idea-can-we-stop-ai-making-humans-obsolete

‘Artificial intelligence (AI) has notoriously been making inroads into the inventive process, from drug discovery to engineered systems, and beyond. The widely reported DABUS project is notorious for igniting a global legal and philosophical debate over whether AI can be recognised as an inventor under patent law. But patent applications for the DABUS inventions were rejected in several jurisdictions including UK, US, Germany, at…

‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has for the first time authorised a law firm whose offering is solely provided by an AI-powered litigation assistant.’ Link: https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/exclusive-sra-authorises-first-ai-only-law-firm

‘Clip of Chris Pelkey, who died in 2021, says: ‘I believe in forgiveness’ after his sister fed an AI model videos of him.’ Link: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/06/arizona-road-rage-victim-ai-chris-pelkey

‘This guide is structured around the specific roles involved in the commissioning and procurement of AI within councils in England. To effectively utilise this resource, users should navigate using the sidebar to locate questions and prompts tailored to their particular role in the process.’ Link: https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/responsible-buying-how-build-equality-data-protection-your-ai-commissioning

‘The purpose limitation principle goes beyond the protection of the individual data subjects: it aims to ensure transparency, fairness and its exception for privileged purposes. However, in the current reality of powerful AI models, purpose limitation is often impossible to enforce and is thus structurally undermined. This paper addresses a critical regulatory gap in EU…

‘Product classification may sound like an obscure, back-office task that only concerns customs officials or tax accountants. But in reality, it is a cornerstone of tax and customs compliance for businesses of all shapes and sizes, whether they sell goods, services, or both. Accurate classification ensures that the right tax rates, duties, and exemptions are…

‘The world is facing a “silver tsunami” – an unprecedented ageing of the global workforce. By 2030, more than half of the labour force in many EU countries will be aged 50 or above. Similar trends are emerging across Australia, the US and other developed and developing economies.’ Link: https://theconversation.com/ai-is-inherently-ageist-thats-not-just-unethical-it-can-be-costly-for-workers-and-businesses-254220

‘EU policymakers are considering setting threshold measures of computational resources to help businesses determine whether – and to what extent – AI models they train or modify are subject to regulatory requirements under the EU AI Act.’ Link: https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-clarify-ai-act-scope-gen-ai

‘Online safety regulator Ofcom has been accused of having a “muddled and confused” response to regulating the dangers of AI chatbots which could pose a “clear risk” to the public.’ Link: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ofcom-regulation-wall-street-journal-meta-government-b2741569.html

‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries, redefining relationships, and pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve. As AI’s capabilities grow, so too do the legal complexities surrounding its use and development.’ Link: https://littletonchambers.com/articles-webinars/10-reasons-why-mediation-is-the-conflict-resolution-process-of-choice-for-ai-disputes/