Kamila Dymek

The provisions of the EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act) start to come into force in stages and we are now approaching another important milestone. On 2 August 2025, further regulations will start to apply that will affect the activities of entities developing and making AI systems available, in particular the so-called General Purpose AI (GPAI) models. These models play a key role in the AI value chain, often providing the foundation for solutions developed by others. The new obligations may therefore affect not only the original suppliers of these models, but also the organisations that modify or integrate them in their products. 

On 10 February 2025, a revised draft bill on artificial intelligence systems was published, aimed at implementing the EU AI Act in Poland. This is the second version of the draft, incorporating a series of changes based on feedback received during public consultations.

In the world of gaming, the legality of various types of software used for cheating or “enhancing” the gaming experience (usually in the form of plug-ins) continues to be a topic of debate. In a recent legal opinion (delivered on 25 April, 2024, in case C‑159/23 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd vs Datel Design and Development Ltd, Datel Direct Ltd), Maciej Szpunar, Advocate General at the CJEU, stated that creating such plugins does not violate game developers’ copyright. This important clarification could also have a negative side effect, as it might encourage further innovation and investment in gaming “enhancements” and any other software facing similar legal issues, potentially impacting the entire IT industry.

In the age of widespread artificial intelligence (AI) integration, over 90% of programmers now utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Github Copilot in their software development workflows. Simultaneously, legal debates persist regarding the copyright implications related to content produced using AI, which has significant ramifications. Determining whether software elements created using AI qualify for copyright protection profoundly impacts licensing and copyright transfer, affecting IT solution providers, buyers, employees, and contractors alike.

Copyright issues related to the use of generative AI within a business have become a major concern amongst business owners. Those concerns have not gone unnoticed by some of the AI systems vendors. Recently, many of them have been promoting their AI tools by introducing mechanisms aimed at protecting users against potential IP infringements. Such tools, however, must be approached with due caution as the protection offered has its limitations and usually requires a number of additional conditions to be met.