As the EU pivots from drafting AI rules to deploying AI at scale, businesses must face a swiftly advancing regulatory landscape. In this episode of "SkadBytes," partner Deborah Kirk and associate Alistair Ho from Skadden's IP and Technology team discuss the EU AI Act's phased rollout, the European Commission's €1 billion Apply AI Strategy and the just-published Digital Omnibus. They explore how these developments are driving sector-by-sector AI adoption, reshaping infrastructure and sovereignty considerations, and elevating the role of governance and early engagement for organizations across the region.

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In this “Byte,” Emily Griffin from Skadden’s IP and Technology team describes the key acronyms that power today's digital economy. As she explains, SaaS (Software as a Service), IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service) and DaaS (Desktop as a Service) form a comprehensive cloud "stack.” “Understanding where a business sits in the stack is crucial for regulatory compliance, legal and commercial risks,” she says.

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The EU Data Act represents a fundamental change in how data will be shared, controlled and accessed across industries. Yet “you might not have heard much about this Act in the headlines,” says host Deborah Kirk. To help listeners understand this impactful law, she invites Skadden colleagues Alistair Ho (Cybersecurity and Data Privacy) and Emily Griffin (Intellectual Property and Technology) to share their insights. The team explores why response to the act has been muted, how it differs from precious data-focused legislation and what businesses need to do to comply with its provisions.

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