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The Rise of Audits as a Regulatory Tool for Tech

by Janet Kim, Matthew Bruce, Lutz Riede, Tristan Lockwood, Fiona McHugh, Florentine Schulte-Rudzio, and Bhavya Sharma

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Top left to right: Janet Kim, Matthew Bruce, Lutz Riede, and Tristan Lockwood. Bottom left to right: Fiona McHugh, Florentine Schulte-Rudzio, and Bhavya Sharma (photos courtesy of Freshfields LLP)

As technology evolves, so do challenges in effectively regulating it. In an era where there is increasing focus on effective oversight of digital platforms, legislators are turning to audits as a go-to tool. This blog explores the reasons behind the growing adoption of audits in digital regulation, focusing on key legislative frameworks such as the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA), and also explores the scope of audits in AI and other digital regulation. It also includes some practical tips for businesses navigating these new audit regimes.

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California’s Legislative Push on AI: A Wave of New Obligations and Prohibitions

by Beth George, Janet Kim, Sean Quinn, Madeline Cimino, and Christine Chong

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From left to right: Beth George, Janet Kim, Sean Quinn, Madeline Cimino, and Christine Chong (Photos courtesy of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP)

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a wave of legislation – totaling 19 laws – addressing the opportunities and risks of AI and placing California at the forefront of AI regulation in the United States. From election integrity to performer rights and healthcare transparency, the state has enacted measures aimed at managing potential negative impacts of the AI boom. At the same time, Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1047, the most comprehensive bill on his desk, signaling his interest in balancing the need for regulation to promote the safe deployment of AI with an interest in fostering growth in this important new sector of the California tech economy.

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