In the AI age, search engines are changing. Media strategies need to change as well
Jonathan Armstrong’s latest article for the Media Society Substack discusses the impact of the introduction of AI summaries in search results, and how organisations can create an effective media strategy to stay ahead.
Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod discuss OpenClaw and Agentic AI
Check out the recent episode of TechLaw10, where Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod discuss various aspects of the recent investigations into OpenClaw & Orchids.
How the OpenClaw case exposes the hidden risks in Agentic AI
The recent case of OpenClaw, which allowed AI agents to move across different systems using a centralized set of credentials, has exposed the hidden risks that can come from the use of experimental AI tools. Jonathan Armstrong’s recent interview with the Information Security Media Group (ISMG) goes into more detail on the specifics of the case and the wider implications for Agentic AI.
Why AI literacy is the new compliance frontier
AI literacy is fast becoming the new frontier of compliance law, thanks to Article 4 of the EU AI Act - but what does this actually mean for your business? Jonathan Armstrong’s recent article explains the implications.
What last week’s state visit means for UK AI
Amidst all the pomp and pageantry of last week’s US state visit to the UK, you may have missed a crucial announcement - a cross-Atlantic AI pact with major implications for the future of UK AI. Here’s what it means for the country and for your business.
How to get ahead of AI Literacy requirements
The EU AI Act is reshaping the liability landscape around AI, and businesses must adapt to its requirements. Jonathan Armstrong’s recent article for the European Business Review outlines exactly what this entails.
The EU AI Act’s AI Literacy obligations explained
Article 4 of the EU AI Act requires that providers and deployers of AI systems ensure a "sufficient level of AI literacy" for their staff, as well as any other persons using and operating AI systems on their behalf. But what does AI literacy actually mean in practice, and what might your company’s obligations be?
Jonathan Armstrong is named to the NYSBA AI & Emerging Tech Comittee
We are very pleased to announce that our director Jonathan Armstrong has been invited to serve as the only non-US based lawyer on the New York State Bar Association’s new AI & Emerging Technologies Committee.
Levels of AI oversight on boards are growing year on year - but not fast enough.
A new study has found that almost one third of companies in the S&P 500 disclosed board oversight of AI. We believe this still isn't high enough.
L-EV8’s directors speak at the CISO 360 congress
We had the great pleasure to hear both of L-EV8's directors, Dr Nishant Sood and Jonathan Armstrong, speak at the CISO 360 congress in Windsor yesterday.
The rise of DeepSeek shocked the world, but what does it mean for directors?
Stock market tumbles and panic in Silicon Valley are not the only consequences of DeepSeek's sudden prominence - it also raises questions over data security and the frenetic pace of change in the AI industry, all of which directors need to keep an eye on.
The UK Government plans to use AI to fix potholes. Non-executive directors will have to plan for the potholes AI can cause.
AI is already back on the UK's news agenda. Kier Starmer plans to use AI to fix potholes; non-executive directors will have to plan for the potholes AI can cause.
General Motors shuts down Cruise – what does this tell us about the risks of AI?
On Tuesday, General Motors took the decision to shut down its self-driving car division, Cruise. It will be folded in to GM’s technical teams to develop driver assistance and autonomous driving in personal vehicles, and will no longer operate self-driving taxis.
Big tech investment in AI reaches record highs with Amazon’s $4b venture
This week, Amazon brought its AI funding to a record high level with a $4bn investment in the AI startup Anthropic, best known for the Claude family of large language models (LLMs). Amazon's total stake in the AI startup is now $8bn, doubling their previous $4bn investment in 2023.
How a tenfold increase in online fraud has been driven by social engineering scams
US and Canadian banks have reported a 1,000% increase in online fraud this year. According to Israeli cybersecurity firm BioCatch, despite banks implementing more controls to prevent fraud, a massive increase in fraudulent activity has been driven by criminals using techniques that dupe customers into sending them money.
What boards need to know about the impact of the US election
The consequences of the recent US election will be felt by businesses across the world - but how should boards prepare for a shifting trade and regulatory landscape?
How should farming businesses react to the UK budget?
With the recent tax changes in the UK budget, there is talk that many family-owned farm businesses are looking to convert to limited company status. This isn't a decision to be taken lightly.
How should financial services firms respond to the EU’s AI act?
Jonathan Armstrong’s latest article for the European Financial Review deals with the implications of the EU’s new AI act. The financial services sector will be heavily impacted and firms need to prepare.
Jonathan Armstrong talks about the Post Office scandal and cybersecurity risks
At the Infosecurity Europe Conference, Jonathan gave an interview to Anna Delaney where they discussed the recent British Post Office scandal, the importance of tech skills on boards, and how Gen Z is changing the modern workplace.
Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod discuss technology, boards, and law on the TechLaw10 podcast
The latest episode of TechLaw10 featured a discussion between Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod on the current pressing concerns of technology law, including the Internet of Things, the importance of tech expertise on boards, and L-EV8's role in training the next generation of board members