Clifford Chance

In 2024, businesses across Europe observed an evolving cybersecurity landscape characterized by overlapping new legal frameworks. The European Union (EU) introduced several significant texts to protect its digital ecosystem, imposing obligations on a wide range of entities, from manufacturers to financial institutions.

This briefing provides an overview of how President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises may translate into policy reform, how potential policy reforms could impact energy subsectors, and how the market may progress despite policy changes.

In this briefing, we look at key considerations regarding the EU AI Act for employers and the practical steps businesses should take now

As jurisdictions race to understand and build appropriate regulatory and governance structures around artificial intelligence, the EU is frequently regarded as the frontrunner. However, the US is forging its own federated approach and isn’t necessarily behind. For organizations, is alignment with one or the other the best path to success? Ultimately, the choice won’t be either-or.