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

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