SkadBytes

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...

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,” s...

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 explore...

In the second episode of “Bytes,” Skadden’s newest podcast, Akvile Jaseviciute breaks down the difference between unimodal and multimodal AI systems and why understanding this distinction is foundational to managing legal risk. As she explains, unimodal AI processes one type of data, like text or images. Multimodal AI, on the other hand, combines multiple data types, introducing complex licensing, data provenance, and IP infringeme...

Skadden’s IP and Technology team in London kicks off its series of bite-sized insights about key issues shaping the tech landscape. In the first episode of “Bytes,” Emily Griffin demystifies open source software (OSS) and copyleft licensing—a topic that frequently catches companies unprepared. While OSS forms the backbone of modern tech stacks and powers everything from infrastructure to AI models, many licenses come with condition...

The Getty Images v. Stability AI case represents a pivotal moment at the intersection of intellectual property and generative AI. To unpack this landmark litigation, partner Deborah Kirk talks with Alistair Ho and Jonathan Stephenson, her London-based colleagues on Skadden's IP and Technology team. The trio lays out Getty's allegations against Stability AI, including claims that Stability AI used millions of Getty's copyrighted ima...

“SkadBytes,” Skadden’s newest podcast, focuses on the intersection between tech innovation and tech regulation. In this inaugural episode, host Deborah Kirk is joined by colleagues Jonathan Stephenson and Alistair Ho to revisit the five key tech trends they flagged for clients at the beginning of the year. Together, the attorneys from Skadden’s IP and Tech team discuss:

• The resurgence of equity fundraising.
• Evolving EU and U.K. r...

Welcome to "Skadbytes: Tech Innovation Meets Regulation", a podcast exploring the critical developments shaping today's rapidly evolving tech landscape. Host Deborah Kirk and colleagues deliver focused insights on the pressing regulatory issues that matter to tech businesses, investors and industry leaders worldwide. Whether you're in-house counsel, a private equity professional, an investment banker or a business leader driving te...