AI patent surge signals broader global and industrial reach
July 23, 2026
| Steve Scherer
Generative artificial intelligence patenting expanded rapidly over the past two years across countries and industries, signaling AI’s evolution toward becoming a general-purpose technology, according to a Worl... (more story)
UK tech, AI and online safety regulation pose pressing questions for Burnham
July 20, 2026
| Imogen Howse and Patricia Figueiredo
As Andy Burnham takes power in the UK, he faces immediate tech policy questions. Reports that he could fold the technology ministry into a larger business department have alarmed tech advocates, while question... (more story)
As AI blurs reality, trademarks could become badges of authenticity
July 16, 2026
| Steve Scherer
As AI blurs the line between genuine and fabricated content, trademarks could come to signify not only who made a product, but also that it is authentic.
Latest UK social media safety package leaves plenty of questions unanswered
July 16, 2026
| Patricia Figueiredo
The latest UK child safety legislative package confirms default curfews and feature restrictions for older teens, mandatory AI chatbot breaks for under-18s and no immediate plans to restrict VPN use. But key q... (more story)
Calif. advances broad workplace AI bills despite business opposition
July 15, 2026
| Amy Miller
California lawmakers are advancing a package of bills that would significantly expand regulation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, including requirements for human oversight of employment decisions,... (more story)
AI could improve confusion analysis in trademark examination
July 15, 2026
| Nick Robertson
IP offices around the world should expand their use of AI technology in the trademark examination process, a new report by the International Trademark Association argues, holding up the tech as a powerful tool... (more story)
China's AI push is running into employment reality
July 15, 2026
| MLex Staff
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first appearance at the country’s flagship artificial intelligence conference this week, underscoring the technology’s rising political weight. His keynote in Shangha... (more story)
Beyond Bias: The expanding legal risks around AI hiring tools
July 14, 2026
| Amy Miller
AI-powered employment tools are facing growing legal scrutiny as courts move beyond questions of algorithmic bias to examine governance, transparency and accountability. Recent litigation over the tools is pus... (more story)