Introduction The European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee (IMCO) has taken a significant step towards regulating the burgeoning intersection of artificial intelligence and the music industry. On May 25, 2025, the committee put forth a compelling proposal aimed at establishing greater transparency in how music royalties are handled in the age of AI. The draft legislation,…
Kering Unveils Sweeping Supply Chain Transparency Drive Paris, France – Kering Group, the esteemed luxury conglomerate housing iconic brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, today announced significant advancements in its global supply chain transparency measures. This strategic move comes at a pivotal time, specifically ahead of a potential vote on a landmark new…
Kering Announces Ambitious Scope 3 Emission Reduction Target Paris, France – Kering Group, the esteemed parent company overseeing a portfolio of world-renowned luxury houses including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga, has unveiled a significant new commitment aimed at drastically reducing its environmental footprint. On April 29, 2025, during the group’s annual sustainability…
LVMH Announces Groundbreaking Supply Chain Transparency Program Paris, France – LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, the world’s leading luxury group, today, March 26, 2025, announced the launch of a comprehensive new program designed to significantly enhance transparency across the supply chains of its extensive portfolio of brands. The initiative, formally dubbed “LVMH Trace,” marks…
NYC Eyes Landmark Fashion Sustainability Legislation New York City is taking a significant step towards bolstering environmental and social responsibility within the global apparel and footwear industry. On March 22, 2025, the New York City Council officially introduced a pioneering piece of legislation, the “Fashion Transparency and Accountability Act”. This proposed law aims to fundamentally…
EU Targets AI Music on Copyright Under DSA European Union regulators are intensifying scrutiny on leading artificial intelligence (AI) music generation platforms, demanding greater transparency regarding the data used to train their models. This regulatory push is unfolding under the framework of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark piece of legislation designed to…
EU Parliament Approves Sweeping Digital Accountability Act Strasbourg, France — The European Union Parliament today marked a pivotal moment in digital regulation, giving its final, decisive approval to the landmark Digital Accountability Act. This comprehensive legislative package is specifically designed to usher in a new era of transparency and enhance rigorous oversight within the rapidly…
LVMH Elevates Luxury Transparency: Digital Product Passports Coming to All 75 Maisons by End of Q2 2025 In a landmark announcement made on January 28, 2025, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading global luxury conglomerate, revealed a comprehensive strategic initiative to implement digital product passports across its vast portfolio. This ambitious undertaking commits…
Tech Industry Grapples with New FTC AI Data Transparency Rules The artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing a significant shift following the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)‘s recent issuance of stringent transparency guidelines concerning AI training data. Released on January 10, 2025, these new directives aim to enhance public understanding and trust in AI systems by requiring…
FTC Issues Landmark Transparency Rules for AI Training Data Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced the issuance of stringent new guidelines that will significantly alter the landscape for developers of large language models and generative AI systems. At the core of the new directive is a mandate requiring these companies…
