The EU Data Act: How New Rules Could Reshape Access, Control and Competition in the Data Economy
The EU Data Act is poised to shake up the digital economy, but what does it really mean for businesses? In the latest episode of our “SkadBytes” podcast, host Deborah Kirk is joined by associates Alistair Ho and Emily Griffin to dissect the act’s provisions on data sharing, B2B and B2G obligations, and cloud portability. Learn why even companies outside the traditional tech sector may be affected by the new rules and what the future could hold as Europe moves toward a more open, competitive data market.
BYTES: Multimodal Versus Unimodal AI
In the latest episode of “Bytes” — an extension of our "SkadBytes" podcast from Skadden’s IP and Technology team in London, delivering clear, actionable insights on the pivotal issues influencing today’s tech landscape — trainee solicitor Akvile Jaseviciute unpacks the critical differences between unimodal and multimodal AI models. Discover how these models process data, why the distinction matters, and the legal and ethical challenges they could present.
BYTES: Open Source Software
While open source software (OSS) forms the backbone of modern tech stacks and powers everything from infrastructure to AI models, many licenses come with conditions that can create unexpected legal obligations. In the first episode of “Bytes” — an extension of our “SkadBytes” podcast from Skadden’s IP and Technology team in London, providing concise, practical insights on key issues shaping today’s tech landscape — associate Emily Griffin demystifies OSS and copyleft licensing, a topic that frequently catches companies unprepared. Ms. Griffin explains the crucial distinction between permissive licenses like MIT and Apache, which impose minimal requirements, and copyleft licenses like GPL, which impose stronger obligations. She also discusses three essential steps that can help protect businesses from breaching license terms.
Whose Work Is It Anyway?: How UK Law is Grappling With Generative AI and Training Data
As generative AI transforms the creative industries, legal battles over intellectual property are heating up. In this episode of "SkadBytes," host Deborah Kirk is joined by European counsel Jonathan Stephenson and associate Alistair Ho to unpack the landmark Getty Images v. Stability AI case. They explore the core legal issues — copyright infringement, secondary liability and trademark misuse — at stake in the U.K.’s first major AI/IP lawsuit. The team also discusses the global wave of litigation against AI developers, the challenges facing creators and how this case could shape the future of copyright law, licensing and AI innovation.
Tech’s Shifting Landscape: Five Trends Shaping the Conversation
Introducing “SkadBytes,” our newest podcast where Skadden’s IP and Tech team discusses pivotal changes driving tech regulation and innovation. Host Deborah Kirk and colleagues Jonathan Stephenson and Alistair Ho reflect on their five tech trend predictions from the start of the year. Hear how new laws, enforcement priorities and proactive compliance are impacting tech companies and investors — and discover what to watch as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.