March 2026

Ana-Maria Baciu took the stage at humAInity 2026 to explore the high-stakes intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property with a special twist on employment aspects.

As “the sound of knowledge” echoed throughout Ana’s presentation – which insightfully kicked off this much-anticipated event – she delved into the regulatory shifts that will define the next phases of innovation, with an overview of the updates from Romania, European Union and Great Britain, as well as an introduction to the most relevant and recent court decision.

Key takeaways from “Let there be AI: Implementation Updates” include:

• Romania: Following the adoption of the memorandum for the implementation of the EU AI Act, ANCOM has been designated as the national market surveillance authority and single point of contact.
• European Union: A recent report by the JURI Committee suggests a major “rewrite” of copyright rules, potentially establishing that AI-generated content does not benefit from copyright protection.
• United Kingdom: Discussions focused on the “AI, Copyright and the Creative Industries” report, highlighting the need for transparency and fair licensing in a sector contributing GBP 124 billion to the economy.

Navigating Court Decisions & Creative Impact

The presentation also introduced some of the most relevant and recent international court decisions, including the landmark February 2026 ruling from the Munich District Court. This case addressed whether a “prompt” is creative enough for a user to obtain copyright over AI-generated output, a claim that was ultimately rejected.

Finally, Ana-Maria brought into discussion the much-explored “Lolita Cercel case”. This remains one of the hottest topics for the Romanian creators’ community, serving as a vital case study on the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries.

As a professional recognized as striving „to provide clients with practical, actionable advice”, Ana-Maria remains at the forefront of these pioneering legal transformations.

The event, in its second edition, was organized by Mădălina Uceanu and the Career Advisor team and featured an impressive line-up of speakers. Details are available HERE.

Details about our award-winning Intellectual Property practice are available HERE.