Tune in to the action-packed latest episode of Fieldfisher's Technology Data and Privacy podcast and join our host Olivier Proust, Partner in our Brussels office in our Tech and Data team, as he dives into the groundbreaking AI Act which was published in the EU's Official Journal on 12th July. Olivier is joined by the insightful Laura Caroli, Senior Policy Advisor at the European Parliament, who played a pivotal role during the legislative process of this significant regulation as the MEP Assistant who worked and negotiated the text on behalf of the European Parliament. 

Olivier and Laura cover:

• An introduction to the AI Act: Understand the purpose and scope of this new regulation.
• Legislative process insights: Laura Caroli shares her firsthand experiences and the challenges faced during the drafting of the AI Act.
• Impact of the Act on innovation: A discussion on how the AI Act aims to balance regulation with the need for technological innovation.
• Comparisons with GDPR: Explore the differences and similarities between the AI Act and GDPR, especially in terms of enforcement and compliance.
• Global influence: How the AI Act is already influencing legislation in other regions, such as the United States and Latin America.
• Future outlook: Predictions on how the AI Act will shape the future of AI development and deployment in the EU and beyond.

Listen now to gain a deeper understanding of the AI Act and its implications for the future of AI technology. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

If you'd like more expert insights into the most impactful issues for organisations with respect to AI, with a focus on the interplay between the AI Act and the GDPR, don't forget that Part 1 and Part 2 of our International Data and Privacy Team's webinar series are available to watch on demand.