Managing Partner Akiko Araki has authored the following article:

“EU AI Act: Don’t Be Complacent About the ‘Delay’ — Four Key Steps Companies Should Take” Nikkei Digital Governance (September 11)

The summer of 2026 saw a series of significant developments surrounding the European Union’s AI regulations. On July 27, the “AI Digital Omnibus,” which simplifies and adjusts the implementation of the EU AI Act, entered into force. This was followed on August 2 by the general application of the transparency obligations under Article 50 of the AI Act.

Akiko Araki, Managing Partner of Araki International IP & Law, who has extensive expertise in data and privacy matters, explains four key points that companies should consider as they prepare for the EU AI Act.

You can read the article here (Japanese only; subscription required):
https://www.nikkei.com/prime/digital-governance/article/DGXZQOUC317BS0R30C26A8000000