Artificial intelligence can generate valuable content, but not always legally protectable rights. As AI adoption grows, ownership, copyright and contractual risk become central issues for every business.

Facial recognition is no longer just a technological tool. Under the GDPR and the AI Act, it raises complex legal issues involving biometric data, governance, contractual risk, and regulatory compliance.

Italy’s new AI Law confirms that AI-generated content is protected only where it reflects genuine human creativity. The reform places governance, traceability and human authorship at the centre of AI compliance.

The GEMA v. OpenAI ruling marks a turning point for AI training in Europe. The Munich Regional Court confirmed that using copyrighted works to train AI models may require prior authorization, reshaping the relationship between copyright and artificial intelligence.