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On 7 January 2026, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, designed to support health-related conversations and enabling users to share medical records and wellness app data for personalised insights; however, OpenAI clarifies it is not intended for diagnosis or treatment.

The service is now available to users on ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans via web and iOS, with Android coming soon, and currently limited to the United States to comply with HIPAA, the U.S. law governing the privacy and security of health information.

OpenAI states:

 “Even before introducing ChatGPT Health, we built foundational protections across ChatGPT to give you meaningful control over your data, including temporary chats, the ability to delete chats from OpenAI’s systems within 30 days, and training our models not to retain personal information from user chats”.

“When you choose to connect your health data, such as medical records or wellness apps, your responses are grounded in your own health information. To enable access to trusted U.S. healthcare providers, we partner with b.well, the largest and most secure network of live, connected health data for U.S. consumers. b.well adheres to the highest industry standards in data security and privacy. You can remove access to medical records at any time in the “Apps” section of Settings”.

This phased rollout excludes regions governed by stricter data protection laws, such as the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, and Switzerland, as OpenAI must ensure compliance before expanding.

#ChatGPTHealth #AIHealthcare #DataPrivacy #HIPAACompliance #GDPR #AIRegulation #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #AITransparency #EUAIAct#RuneLexAIRegulationExperts

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As highlighted in our previous update, the European Commission’s voluntary Draft Code on AI Labelling was published on 17 December 2025 to advance transparency and accountability in AI-generated content. This publication marks a significant milestone within the Commission’s following timeline:

• 17-18 November 2025 – 1st Working groups meetings
• 17 December 2025 – Publication of the first draft
• 12 & 14 January 2026 – Working groups meetings. Start of the second drafting round.
• 21-22 January 2026 – Workshops – working groups 1 & 2.
• March 2026 (TBC) – Publication of the second draft. Start of the final drafting round.
• April 2026 (TBC) – Working groups meetings.
• May-June 2026 – Closing Plenary. Publication of the final Code of Practice.

The EU Commission has stated that “The full exercise is expected to last for 7 months. This timeline allows sufficient time for providers and deployers to prepare for compliance before the rules take effect in August 2026. The transparency obligations in Article 50 AI Act will complement other rules like those for high-risk AI systems or general-purpose AI models”.

Stay tuned as we continue to follow these developments closely.

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As the new year begins, the European Commission closed out 2025 by publishing, on 17 December, the first draft Code of Practice on the marking and labelling of AI‑generated content.

The draft Code supports the transparency objectives of the EU AI Act, setting out expectations for AI providers and deployers to identify synthetic content through technical markers, labels, and user‑facing disclosures. These measures are particularly relevant for generative AI systems and general‑purpose AI models.

Importantly, the Code is entirely voluntary. Nevertheless, once finalised, it is expected to influence supervisory practice and shape future enforcement approaches.

As 2026 begins, follow our ongoing regulatory updates. These updates are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. For detailed, matter‑specific advice, please contact us.

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As highlighted in our recent updates “Final Reminder: EU Digital Policy Consultations Closing Tomorrow – Have Your Say” and “Three EU Consultations on Digital Policy Are Open – Share Your Opinion” “, the European Union is updating its Digital Decade Policy Programme (DDPP), a strategic framework that will guide Europe’s digital transformation through 2030.

This is the last opportunity to provide input before the consultation closes tomorrow on 23 December 2025.

Call for Evidence – Open to All:

Stakeholders are invited to share views on the 2030 targets:

• Building a digitally skilled population.
• Secure, sustainable digital infrastructure.
• Business digital transformation.
• Digitalisation of public services.

Your contribution can influence future EU legislation on digital policy. Submit your feedback today via the EU Consultation Portal.

#DigitalDecade #EUConsultation #FutureOfEurope #TechForAll #YourVoiceMatters #RuneLexAIRegulationExperts

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On 1 December 2025, the European Union and Singapore held their second Digital Partnership Council meeting in Brussels, reaffirming their commitment to digital cooperation.

Co-chaired by Henna Virkkunen and Josephine Teo, the Council prioritised collaboration in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, online safety, trusted data flows, and semiconductors.

Both sides welcomed the Digital Trade Agreement signed in May 2025, which strengthens consumer trust and legal certainty.

This partnership constitutes a foundational element in advancing shared competitiveness, promoting technological innovation, and establishing resilient digital governance frameworks that address the complexities of an increasingly interconnected global landscape.

#DigitalTransformation #EUSingapore #TechPolicy  #RuneLexAIRegulationExperts

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On 9 December 2025, the Council agreed to amend the regulation on the European High-Performance Computing (EuroHPC), to expand its objectives including the creation and exploitation of AI factories.

EuroHPC – is a public-private partnership tasked with building Europe’s supercomputing and quantum infrastructure, supporting research, industry, and innovation.

The amendment enables the EuroHPC to promote and operate AI factories – facilities designed to include an AI supercomputer, an associated data centre, and supercomputing services tailored to artificial intelligence.

It also sets clear funding rules, safeguards for start-ups, and creates a dedicated quantum pillar.

By enabling cross-border collaboration and redirecting unused EU funds, this move, positions Europe as a global leader in critical technologies.

#ArtificialIntelligence #EuroHPC #QuantumComputing #TechSovereignty #DigitalTransformation #EURegulation #RuneLexAIRegulationExperts

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On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies—including the Department of Justice, Department of Commerce, Federal Trade Commission, and Federal Communications Commission— to begin developing a national framework for artificial intelligence regulation.

The order sets out six main actions for federal agencies, aiming to create a unified approach to AI regulation across the United States by replacing the current patchwork of state-level laws with a single federal standard, as inconsistent regulations are seen as barriers to innovation and competitiveness.

It directs agencies to challenge state laws considered excessive and calls for the creation of an AI Litigation Task Force.

At this stage, no new federal law has been enacted, so businesses should continue to comply with existing state and local AI regulations.

#AIRegulation #USLaw #TechPolicy #Innovation #LegalUpdate #ExecutiveOrder #Compliance #RuneLexAIRegulationExperts

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As noted in our earlier update “Three EU Consultations on Digital Policy Are Open – Share Your Opinion” the European Union is revising its Digital Decade Policy Programme (DDPP), which establishes the strategic framework for Europe’s digital evolution through 2030.

Your input is critical – and deadlines are inmminent.

Two consultations close on 19 December 2025:

• Industry, Civil Society & National Authorities Survey

Focus areas: Digital skills, infrastructure, and business innovation.

• Regions & Cities Survey

Focus areas: Local priorities for connectivity and public services.

One consultation remains open until 23 December 2025:

• Call for Evidence – Open to All

Provide feedback on the 2030 targets:

1. Building a digitally skilled population
2. Secure, sustainable digital infrastructure
3. Business digital transformation
4. Digitalisation of public services

Why participate? Your insights can influence upcoming EU legislation on digital policy. Submit your response via the EU Consultation Portal

#DigitalDecade #EUConsultation #FutureOfEurope #TechForAll #YourVoiceMatters #RuneLexAIRegulationExperts

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Text and Data Mining (TDM) refers to automated techniques to analyse large volumes of text and data, often sourced from publicly available content on the web, to train AI models, including general-purpose and generative systems.

However, this practice raises significant copyright considerations. For that reason, Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2019/790 gives right holders the option to reserve their works from text and data mining for commercial purposes by using a machine-readable format.

Complementing this, Article 53(1)(c) of the AI Act requires providers of General Purpose AI (GPAI) models to identify and respect these reservations when sourcing data for training their AI models.

Together, these provisions establish a clear legal framework that balances innovation with copyright protection, reinforcing transparency across the European Union.

If you would like to know more or need specific advice, contact us.

#AIAct #DSMDirective #TextMining #DataMining #IPLaw #Compliance #Copyright #RuneLexAIRegulationExperts

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The European Commission is consulting stakeholders from 1 December 2025 to 23 January 2026 on protocols for reserving rights from text and data mining under the AI Act and General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice.

In partnership with the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), this initiative aims to define technically robust, machine-readable opt-out solutions that enable rightsholders to exercise their reservations effectively.

Stakeholders—including rightsholders, GPAI providers, civil society organisations, standardisation bodies and other interested parties—are encouraged to share their views.

The results will establish a regularly updated list of approved machine-readable opt-out standards- reinforcing the right to reserve text and data mining under Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2019/790 and meeting the AI Act’s Article 53(1)(c) obligation for GPAI providers to identify and respect such reservations. This is a pivotal step towards legal certainty and responsible AI across all sectors.

#AIAct #GPAI #Copyright #EUConsultation #AICompliance #IPLaw #RuneLexAIRegulationExperts

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