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E151 ‘The Creation and Impact of the EU AI Act’ with European Commission's Gabriele Mazzini

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Today's guest is ⁠Gabriele Mazzini⁠, Team Leader AI Act - Directorate General CNECT at ⁠European Commission⁠, and architect and lead author of the ⁠EU AI Act⁠. In this episode, Gabriele delves into the EU AI Act's creation and implications and explores the complexities of crafting this comprehensive legal framework.


Topics include:

  • His career in gaining diverse experience in technology and AI
  • Building on prior work to conceive and develop AI Act
  • Creating the first comprehensive, cross-sectoral legal framework to ensure trustworthy AI
  • Classifying AI systems into prohibited, high risk and transparency-focused categories
  • Complementing GDPR but focusing on market regulation
  • Why human oversight in AI is crucial
  • Why companies must know their AI systems' classifications and compliance requirements
  • How Regulating AI involves balancing speed with democratic process and flexibility
  • Balancing risk mitigation with fostering a trusted AI market
  • How the AI Act introduces high standards & fosters technical innovation
  • His personal preference for focused governance and clear requirements in AI Act
  • Timelines for implementation of the EU AI Act
    • ...more
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