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Ruth Scoles Mitchell

Ruth Scoles Mitchell is an associate in the Digital Media Group in London. Ruth advises clients on digital media regulation, in particular in the context of international launches of digital products and content services. Ruth has advised various clients active in the technology space in this regard. Ruth also advises on video content licensing and commercial matters.

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On November 8, 2024, the UK’s communications regulator, the Office of Communications (“Ofcom”) published an open letter to online service providers operating in the UK regarding the Online Safety Act (“OSA”) and generative AI (the “Open Letter”).  In the Open Letter, Ofcom reminds online service providers that generative AI tools, such as chatbots and search assistants may fall within the scope of regulated services under the OSA.  More recently, Ofcom also published several pieces of guidance (some of which are under consultation) that include further commentary on how the OSA applies to generative AI services.Continue Reading Ofcom Explains How the UK Online Safety Act Will Apply to Generative AI