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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 1H 3M

AI Act 2: Inside the Digital Omnibus Drama with Laura Caroli

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In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we talk for the second time with Dr. Laura Caroli to unpack the latest, dramatic, developments around the Digital Omnibus and what they could mean for the future of EU AI regulation. We discuss topics such as: The political and legislative controversy surrounding the Digital OmnibusHow the provisional agreement would tackle transparency, watermarking and the treatment of deepfakesWhy some AI rules remain untouched, including the continued relevance of sector-specific standardsThe broader tension between simplification, legal certainty and the protection of users and fundamental rightsListen now to follow the key debates shaping the next phase of AI governance in Europe. Shownotes:Consultation on the draft guidelines on transparency obligations under the AI Act (open till the 3rd June 2026)Laura Caroli's SubstackSponsored by DigibeetleDigibeetle helps privacy, AI, and data professionals stay on top of EU digital law, with notifications, a daily dashboard, and powerful search across thousands of sources. Learn more at https://digibeetle.eu.

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we talk for the second time with Dr. Laura Caroli to unpack the latest, dramatic, developments around the Digital Omnibus and what they could mean for the future of EU AI regulation. We discuss topics such as: The political and legislative controversy surrounding the Digital OmnibusHow the provisional agreement would tackle transparency, watermarking and the treatment of deepfakesWhy some AI rules remain untouched, including the continued relevance of sector-specific standardsThe broader tension between simplification, legal certainty and the protection of users and fundamental rightsListen now to follow the key debates shaping the next phase of AI governance in Europe. Shownotes:Consultation on the draft guidelines on transparency obligations under the AI Act (open till the 3rd June 2026)Laura Caroli's SubstackSponsored by DigibeetleDigibeetle helps privacy, AI, and data professionals stay on top of EU digital law, with notifications, a daily dashboard, and powerful search across thousands of sources. Learn more at https://digibeetle.eu.

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