EDPS On Air

New episode of 20 Talks welcomes Ségolène Martin, cofounder of Kantify and an award-winning leader in AI innovation. Ms Martin discusses the transformative power of AI in healthcare her groundbreaking technology for drug discovery and the role of data privacy in advancing AI. Together we address challenges like algorithm bias and how AI could shape our health lives in 20 years.

Next special Talk welcomes Ms Katherine Race Brin, Chief Privacy Officer at the World Bank, interviewed by Wojciech Wiewiórowski, European Data Protection Supervisor. The discussion explores the evolving challenges and responsibilities of international organisations which balances data usage with privacy principles to tackle global issues such as poverty alleviation. Together they discuss the role of AI in organisations, the implications of the EU AI Act and the future of digital societies.

In this episode, we welcome one of the most influential privacy activist and lawyer, Max Schrems. The hot topics of our discussions will touch upon a culture of enforcement of the data protection rules in Europe, new possibilities of collective mechanisms, what AI can do for privacy and much more. Do you want to listen Max's thoughts? Have a listen now!

Artificial Intelligence tools have the potential to bring new opportunities and enhance productivity across a variety of sectors and fields including the EU institutions. But, AI tools also present risks; for example, if misused, vulnerable people may be exploited. In this special episode of the Newsletter Digest, we explore the EDPS’ plans for AI and how to use it ethically and responsibly to safeguard the fundamental rights to privacy and data protection. You can also watch this episode here.

Our next edition of 20 Talks is with Dr. Michaela Musilová. With a strong background in planetary science and a passion for the search for life beyond Earth, our guest has been instrumental in advancing research on extreme environments, often considered analogs for other planets. We seek to understand the benefit and the challenges posed by new technologies in the field of space exploration.

October is the European CyberSecurity Month! In this bonus episode #3, we would like to welcome two cybersecurity experts, Prokopios Drogkaris, ENISA Cybersecurity Expert and Deputy Data Protection Officer and Georgios Kotsakis, EDPS Local Information Security Officer. Together we discuss all-things cybersecurity, data breaches and how to keep your information and your organisations safe online. More interesting topics in the podcast.

The 12th episode of 20 Talks explores various topics from whistleblowing, safety of children in online word to the Digital Services Act principles and more with our distinguished guest, Frances Haugen. She shares her experience as a whistleblower, and emphasises the importance of having robust rules for protecting individuals in such a vulnerable situation, with privacy protections ranking high among them. The EU has frameworks in place to achieve these objectives, but we will need to see how well they withstand the tests of time and practice. More interesting insights in the interview. Watch with us!

In a new episode of 20 Talks, we welcome our next guest. Amba Kak is co-executive director of AI Now Institute and she brings brilliant and inspiring insights on AI in relation to data protection and competition law, with a particular focus on the societal impact of technology.

In this episode, we welcome Hellen Mukiri-Smith, Researcher and Advisor on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights at Amnesty Tech. Her expertise brings a wealth of knowledge and experience focusing on state surveillance and usage of modern technologies. We expand the discussion to development of data protection law in other countries outside of European Union. Would you like to know more? Have a listen to this episode. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Newsletter Digest brings some of the work we do to shape a safer digital future. In this episode we discover news and updates on Artificial Intelligence, highlight key point of IPEN workshop on human oversight of automated decision making, how can authorities combat crime and protect people's personal information and much more on neurodata. Don't miss our tip and trick of September.