Legal4Tech - The podcast

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we speak with Claudio Novelli and Giulia Sandri about their paper "How to Detect and Measure the AI Dangers to Democracy", exploring how AI is reshaping democratic processes across Europe and the US. We explore topics such as:Principal-agent theory and why delegating democratic tasks to AI creates new risks for states, parties and citizens.The NIST AI Risk Management Framework and what "trustworthy AI" really means for elections, information ecosystems and accountability.How parties and governments already use AI in campaigns and public decision-making and what this implies for democratic backsliding and future governance.Join us for a nuanced conversation on measuring, prioritising and mitigating AI risks to democracy, without calling for a blanket ban on AI in the public sector.Shownotes: How to Detect and Measure the AI Dangers to Democracy, Giulia Sandri and Claudio NovelliSponsored 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.Sponsored by GIEF. The Geopolitical Insight and Education Foundation is an independent policy and research think tank focused on stability in our democracies. Learn more at https://www.giefoundation.net/

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Dutch litigator and IT-law expert Micha Schimmel to unpack the recent CJEU "Coyote" judgement. We explore topics such as:How the French government challenged online platforms before the CJEU and why this case matters for EU tech regulation. The line between liability exemptions for hosting providers and liability when platforms steer content through their algorithms.What greater control over distribution and recommendation means for platforms that do not create the content themselves.How this ruling could reshape collective redress strategies in IT and privacy litigation. Join us for a deep dive into the future of platform liability, algorithmic control and mass claims in the digital single market. Shownotes:SOMISponsored 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.Sponsored by GIEF. The Geopolitical Insight and Education Foundation is an independent policy and research think tank focused on stability in our democracies. Learn more at https://www.giefoundation.net/

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, Rosie welcomes back associate professor Gianclaudio Malgieri from Leiden University to discuss his role as main editor of The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: A Thematic Commentary. We discuss topics such as:How a two-year editorial marathon turned the AI Act into 38 thematic chapters for students and researchers. The challenges of coordinating 41 authors from 14 countries and diverse backgrounds.Balancing depth and accessibility when explaining complex AI rules and their interaction with GDPR and other EU laws.How the book aims to guide future policymakers, national authorities and courts in interpreting the AI Act. Tune in to go behind the scenes of a major EU AI regulation project and get a practical roadmap to studying the AI Act. Shownotes: The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: A Thematic CommentaryAcademic book page (research portal entry)Gianclaudio Malgieri - Brussels Privacy Hub profileEU Artificial Intelligence Act - overview and resources Book launch roundtable registration link - The EU Artificial Intelligence ActSponsored 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.Sponsored by GIEF. The Geopolitical Insight and Education Foundation is an independent policy and research think tank focused on stability in our democracies. Learn more at https://www.giefoundation.net/

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we talk with Bennett from the GIEF Foundation and Brent van der Heiden, co-founder of MapAtlas, to unpack why mapping is a deeply political act and why data sovereignty matters for democracy. We explore topics such as:How commercial map apps turn our movements into valuable data streams and why "free" maps can come at the cost of our privacyThe promise and pitfalls of decentralized mapping and how citizen-driven maps could empower communities in the Global South. What the article argues about regulating spatial data, limiting data brokerage and building citizen-aligned mapping infrastructures. Join us for a deep dive into how location data, tech monopolies and governance models intersect to shape the future of our democracies. Shownotes: Who Owns the Map? Data sovereignty is Required to Protect DemocracySponsored 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.Sponsored by GIEF. The Geopolitical Insight and Education Foundation is an independent policy and research think tank focused on stability in our democracies. Learn more at https://www.giefoundation.net/

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 sit down with Bennett Iorio, founder of the Geopolitical Insight and Education (GIE) Foundation, to explore how responsible AI in science ties directly to the resilience of our democracies. We discuss topics such as: The three key drivers of democratic instability: technological acceleration, geopolitical shifts and environmental pressuresHow generative AI is already affecting the integrity of the scientific record through AI-wirtten papers, sysntethic data and AI-generated peer reviewsThe "Responsible AI in Science" open letter and campaign targeting major academic publishers with enforcement, disclosure and detection standardsWhy protecting epistemic trust in science is essential for good policy, public debate and democratic stabilityListen now to understand how better AI governance in academic publishing can help safeguard both science and democracy. Shownotes:GIE Foundation (LinkedIn, Website)Open Letter on Responsible AI in ScienceSlow AINew Commentary - Who Owns the MapSponsored 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 sit down with Dr. Mark Leiser to unpack Article 6(11) of the Digital Markets Act and its impact on search data, competition and privacy in the EU. You'll hear about:The tension between platform power, contestability and fundamental rightsThe risks of "anonymisation light" and relying on contracts to prevent re-identificationA proposed safe access regime using stronger anonymisation, utility checks and controlled APIsWhy AI chatbots and LLMs need to be carefully limited to genuine search functionsJoin us for a discussion on the latest developments around the DMA!Shownotes:Mark's open-access consultation submission on Article 6(11) DMA (Google search data sharing)Online lecture on Article 6(11) DMAMark's LinkedIn (for the consultation and ongoing updates)Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law - Mark LeiserSponsored 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 sit down with Joost Gerritsen, a veteran of the podcast, to dive into the latest stalled talks around the EU's digital omnibus and what they could mean for the future of the AI act. We explore topics such as:The breakdown of negotiations between the Commission, Council and ParliamentThe tension between innovation, red tape and fundamental rightsThe role of standards in making the AI Act workableJoin us for a discussion on how Europe may shape the future of AI regulation. Shownotes:Subscription link to the Digibeetle workshop at the CPDP Conference in Brussels on the 30th of MaySponsored 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.

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in ItalianIn questo episodio di Legal4Tech - The Podcast intervistiamo Simone Rossi per ripercorrere oltre 25 anni di trasformazione digitale della giustizia italiana, dalla nascita del processo civile telematico alle prospettive future del penale telematico e dell'intelligenza artificiale nei tribunali.Parliamo di:Come è nata l'idea del processo civile telematico e delle prime sperimentazioni per ridurre i tempi.L'impatto dell'obbligatorietà del PCT, del Covid e della riforma Cartabia sulla piena digitalizzazione del processo civile. Le potenzialità e le criticità legate all'introduzione di sistemi di intelligenza artificiale nel processo decisionale del giudice. Ascolta ora per capire come cambiano organizzazione, ruoli e tecnologie nella giustizia italiana. Sponsored 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 sit down with Federico Marengo to navigate fast-moving AI adoption. We explore topics such as:AI governance challenges and responsible adoption for companiesEU AI Act details, postponements and global compliance needsGDPR, Shadow AI risks and enforcement strategiesFuture innovations like agentic AI and robotics for SMEsTune in to learn how to turn AI Act principles into practical governance for companies, LLLMs and agentic AI. Sponsored 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 sit down with Jorge Garcia Herrero to unpack the intricacies of GDPR and data protection Europe. We explore topics such as:The evolving definition of personal data under Scania and SRB rulingsContext as king in data protection assessmentsAI's role in re-identification and controllership challengesJoin us for a deep dive into CJEU jurisprudence, Digital Omnibus critiques and the future of privacy rights. ShownotesEmpire of AI by Karen HaoReshuffle by Sangeet Paul ChoudaryJorge's Zero Party Data 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 with technologist and author Katharine Jarmul to unpack what privacy by design really means for modern AI systems. Together we explore:How privacy by design evolved from early web days to the GDPR and today's LLMsWhy "state of the art" technical safeguards matter more than business convenienceConcrete ways to build privacy-first engineering cultures and avoid mere "privacy washing"Tune in to learn how to turn abstract principles into practical privacy engineering for machine learning, LLMs and agentic AI. Shownotes: Practical Data Privacy: Enhancing Privacy and Security in DataProbably Private NewsletterProbably Private Channel YTThe Privacy Engineer's ManifestoPrivacy’s Blueprint: The Battle to Control the Design of New TechnologiesSponsored 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 sit down with Professor Marco Bassini from Tilburg University to unpack EU digital regulation, AI and the Digital Omnibus. We explore topics such as: The EU's digital rulebook including GDPR, DSA, DMA and AI ActBalancing data protection, human rights and digital competitivenessChallenges in law-making, enforcement coordination and global pressuresJoin us for insights into Europe's evolving tech-legal framework. Shownotes:Better Law Making and Evaluation for the EU Digital Rulebook, M. Bassini, M. Maggiolino, A. de StreelMacro Podcast, Il Sole 24 oreRivista di Diritto dei MediaSponsored 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 sit down with Patrick Grady, a tech policy expert and founder of the DG Progress project, to unpack what the EU's digital "simplification" agenda means for startups and SMEs. We explore topics such as: The Digital Omnibus: from "simplification" to "clarification" of the EU's crowded digital rulebookHow compliance burdens hit small European companies and what needs to changeThe 28th regime and EU Inc The Digital Fitness Check and Digital Fairness Act as chances to fix overlapping rules on GDPR, AI and platform regulation Listen now to understand where EU tech regulation is heading next and how it could finally make life easier for innovators. Shownotes: DG Progress SubstackLaura Caroli SubstackRisto Uuk - The EU AI Act NewsletterHow EU Law Influences Tech - Mikolaj BarczentewiczTech Reckoner (former Ethical Reckoner) Digital Fairness Act - James TamimSponsored 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 International Women's Day special of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with MEP Alexandra Geese to unpack how AI-driven image-based sexual violence is reshaping power, politics and women's rights in Europe. We explore topics such as: The Grok AI scandal on X and why it is a textbook case of image-based sexual violence under the DSAHow deepfake nudes are used to push women out of public life and silence their participation in democracyThe "unholy alliance" between Big Tech and far-right movements, and how algorithms amplify hate and extremism Why enforcement of EU digital rules and technological sovereignty are crucial to protecting fundamental rightsThe opportunities for Europe to build innovation that serves people, not just billionaires Listen now for an eye-opening conversation on the dark side of AI and how we can still change course in EuropeSponsored 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 sit down with Claudio Novelli, associate research scientist at Yale's Digital Ethics Centre, to unpack how simulation technologies are reshaping democracy and digital governance. We explore topics such as: The difference between digital shadows, digital twins and AI agents How AI-based simulations can support deliberative democracy and political focus groupd without replacing real citizensThe risks of training on noisy, biased social media data, plus the environmental and ethical costs of data-hungry modelsHallucinations, sycophancy and incentives: why large language models get wrong and how to design them for critical thinking instead of flatteryTune in for a journey from tax law and legal personhood to The Matrix, Grok and the future of digital regulation.Shownotes: Luciano Floridi, founder of Yale's Digital Ethics Center.Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx, as examples of "masters of suspicion" in philosophySponsored 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 with Carlotta Buttaboni to explore how AI, energy and European regulation intersect in a fast-changing landscape. We discuss topics such as: The convergence of Europe's digital and energy transitions, from big utilities to local energy communitiesThe governance, ethical and legal challenges of deploying AI in the energy sectorPractical insights for students and young professionals exploring European PhD paths in law, ethics and technologyTune in to discover how rigorous research can shape real-world policy and the future of AI in Europe. Shownotes: Euraxess portalHarness projectSponsored 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 sit down with Laura Caroli, one of the key negotiatiors of the EU AI Act in the European Parliament. Laura takes us inside the room where the AI Act was actually drafted and shaped. We explore topics such as: The real dynamics between Parliament, Council and the Commission during triloguesThe role of co-rapporteurs, advisors and assistants in steering such a massive fileWhat most people get wrong about how the AI Act was negotiatied An overlook of the Digital Omnibus proposalListen now and get an insider's view of the AI Act and the future of AI governance in Europe. Shownotes:Laura Caroli 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 sit down with Daniel Mügge to unpack the hidden politics behind artificial intelligence and Europe's role in a multipolar digital world. We explore topics such as: The Political Economy of AI: power, profits and geopolitical competitionUS-China AI dominance and what it means for European sovereignty Why generative AI hype masks real implementation challengesThe difference between useful AI applications and empty corporate narrativesEurope's path to digital autonomy without copying American or Chinese strategiesThe role of AI in manufacturing vs data centers and social mediaHow to balance technological progress with societal wellbeingJoin us for a deep dive into how political choices shape AI develoment and whether Europe should embrace its own vision of technology rather than chase an endless digital race. Shownotes: The AI Matrix: Profits, Power, PoliticsSponsored 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 sit down with Michael Kolain, digital rights expert and former Policy Advisor at the German Parliament, to discuss the critical gap between enacting digital regulations and actually enforcing them. We explore topics such as: The role of enforcement in the DSA and AI Act and why it's laggingThe Grok scandal Big tech's sophisticated lobbying and its impact on EU regulationThe US-EU relationship and its chilling effect on digital rights enforcementThe digital urgent prioritiesA timely conversation on why regulation alone isn't enough, enforcement is everything. Listen now to understand the future of digital rights in Europe. Shownotes: Zentrum für Digitalrechte und DemokratieSponsored 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 sit down with Guido Noto La Diega, a leading expert in technology law, to explore the pressing legal challenges of the Internet of Things and smart devices. We dive deep into: Liability in complex human-machine ecosystemsData-driven personalization, manipulation & discrimination The rise of "Things as Service" and subscription modelsHow consumer law can keep pace with rapidly advancing technologySteering emerging technologies toward a more just futureJoin us for an insightful conversation on safeguarding consumer rights in the age of smart homes, wearables and connected cars. Shownotes: Smart Technologies and the Ends of Law by Mireille Hildebrandt CREATE Research CenterCopyright Evidence Wiki - Open Platform collecting empirical studies on copyrightWorld Intermediary Liability MapGDPR Hub - Comprehensive GDPR case law and data protection resourcesTechno Lama - blog by Andreas QuitzTech workers coalition Alliance for Universal Digital Rights (AUDRi)Digital Mushrooms Sponsored 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 special New Year episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Mateusz Kupiec, data privacy Lawyer at Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners and researcher at the Institute of Law Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, to draft the 2026 New Year's resolutions of the GDPR. If you want to know what these Resolutions are, tune in for a forward-looking discussion on making GDPR work in practice.Sponsored 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 with Elyas Meguellati, a PhD research in NLP and generative AI, about how LLM are transforming targeted advertising and persuasion.Together we unpack:His latest studies on AI-generated ads, personality-based targeting and why today's models can already match human and designersEthical risks from Cambridge Analytica to Meta's generative ad modelsWhether users can still "see through" hyper-personalized content in their feedsTune in to learn how regulation, transparency labels and even browser tools might help keep persuasive AI in check while you scroll and shop online.Shownotes: Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas TalebSponsored 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 with former Volt MEP Sophie in 't Veld about how Europea can defend democracy and civil liberties in our digital world. We dive into: The roots of European data protection tradition beyond the GDPRThe myth that regulation kills innovation and why fragmented national rules are holding back homegrown tech championsThe risks of weakening concepts like "personal data"The political push to dilute the GDPR, DSA, DMA and AI Act and how US and Chinese tech giants exploit Europe's internal barriersA call for more activist European public to protect rule of law, digital rights and "European sovereignty" in the age of Trump, Musk and PalantirListen now to know what is really at stake in Europe's digital future and why the next generation can't afford to stay on the sidelines. Shownotes: The Owned Continent, Dave KeatingSponsored 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 chat with Federico Sartore and Matteo Prandi to unpack their groundbreaking research on AI safety.We explore: How poetry can be used as a universal jailbreak for large language models Why adversarial language bypasses current safety filters The limits of today's AI alignment and content moderationWhat it means for regulation, ethics and the future of AI securityJoin us for a deep dive into the hidden vulnerabilities of generative AI and the surprising power of humanistic approaches to tech.Shownotes:Adversarial poetry as a Universal Single-Turn Jailbreak Mechanism in Large Language ModelsSponsored 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 discuss with Giacomo Conti and Ilaria Gargiulo to unpack how the AI Act will actually be enforced across Europe and what it means in practice for businesses and legal teams.We explore topics such as:Who really holds supervisory powerHow companies can operationalise compliance beyond theoryWhy governance, documentation and risk management will become non-negotiable pillars of trustworthy AITune in to learn how to future-proof your organisation, avoid enforcement pitfall and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of AI and EU Tech Regulation.Sponsored 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 chat with PhD researcher Rocco Saverino about who really enforces the EU AI Act and why it matters for businesses, regulators and fundamental rights.We unpack:The hybrid nature of the AI Act as both product safety and rights-based regulation The maze of national choices on competent authorities The emerging overlaps between market surveillance authorities, data protection authorities and competition enforcers across Europe Tune in to understand how this evolving enforcement puzzlewill affect AI providers, regulators and fundamental rights across the EU.Shownotes: 1. What's the Difference Between DPAs and MSAs?, Rocco SaverinoSponsored 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 sit down for the second time with Kai Zenner, longtime adviser to MEP Axel Voss, to unpack the EU's new Digital Omnibus proposal. Among the topics discussed: Simplification vs. Deregulation Washington pressure and Big Tech lobbyingThe impact on SMEs, enforcement gaps and legal certaintyDigital sovereignty after the Franco-German summit and the Draghi/Letta agendaTune in to understand how this perfect storm could reshape Europe's digital future. Shownotes: - The European Way. A Blueprint to Reclaim our Digital Future- Internationale PolitikAll expressed views are personal and do represent neither the position of the European Parliament nor of the EPP GroupSponsored 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 all-female episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we welcome privacy lawyer Andreea Lisievici Nevin to unpack the Commission's newly proposed Digital Omnibus. Together we discuss: What's at stake for data protectionThe push-and-pull between regulation and innovationWheteher the proposed changes truly benefit people or risk diluting fundamental rightsListen now for a deep dive into what the European digital future could hold for everyone!Shownotes:Regulation doesn't kill innovationIs consent an appropriate protection for privacy?Kafka in the age of AI - Solove Herzog

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Barry Scannell to explore the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright law and European tech regulation. We dive into topics such as: The tension between AI innovation and copyright protection in Europe vs the USHow the copyright directive shapes AI development and text-and-data mining exceptionWhether generative AI requires massive datasets and what this means for creatorsGEMA CaseThe diverging global approaches to AI regulation and copyrightsJoin us for an in-depth conversation on navigating the complex legal landscape of AI innovation while protecting creators' rights. Shownotes: IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organization)CSAC (International body for music rights) GEMA vs Open AI Ireland (Munich Regional Court) - Recent 2024 decision on copyright infringement and training dataYoutube channel video

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we chat with Ben Maling, to explore the realities behind AI innovation and regulation.We dive into: Why consumer AI like ChatGPT may be more harmful than helpfulHow smaller, focused AI models outperform massive scaled systemsThe urgent need for sustainable AI that values human creativityCopyright challenges and the shift from extractive to sustainable data modelsWhy the AI investment bubble may be headed for a collapseJoin us for a critical conversation about building an equitable future beyond big tech dominance. Shownotes: Ben's law firmBen's service bridging IP and regulatory law

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, Daniel Holznagel explores the intersection of digital regulation and judicial enforcement in Europe. We explore topics such as: The German court system and handling digital litigation cases (GDPR, DSA, DMA, AI Act) Private enforcement challenges and the role of collective redress actionsThe DSA's systemic risk provisions and their potential in civil proceedingsCritical gaps in cross-border litigation: international jurisdiction and document serviceThe country of origin principle and its impact on national legislationJoin us for an insightful conversation about making digital law enforcement more accessible and effective across the European Union.

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we invite Dr. Mark Leiser for an insightful discussion on the pressing challenges of law and technology in today's rapidly shifting digital landscape. We explore topics such as:Digital regulation and its implication for innovation The evolving responsibilities of online platformsNavigating AI governance and ethical dilemmasBalancing consumer protection with regulatory agilityJoin us to dive into the complexities and opportunities at the intersection of law, technology and society.Shownotes:- ⁠Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience

In this episode we welcome Giovanni Maria Riccio and Vincenzo Tiani to unpack the new Italian commentary on the EU AI Act.Key topics include:The challenge of translating EU tech regulation into national lawThe balance between innovation, fundamental rights and regulatory complexity New legal risks: deepfakes and enforcement of Italy's AI DecreePractical insights for legal and digital professionals navigating this evolving landscapeJoin us for a timely discussion on how Italy is interpreting and shaping the future of AI regulation at the national and European levels. Shownotes: Intelligenza artificiale commentario

Welcome to the first episode of Season two of 'Legal4Tech - The Podcast'! We reconnect with Jost Gerritsen to explore the evolving challenges and nuances of data protection and regulation in Europe. Key topics include: Insights from the Nordic Privacy Arena conference on data ethics and AIThe complexities of personal data vs. pseudonymous data under GDPREmerging laws like the EU Data Act and their impact on connected productsBalancing innovation with privacy and consumer protectionJoin us for an insightful discussion on the future of digital regulation and data governance!Shownotes: DigibeetleJoost Gerritsen's article on the EU Data Act

🎙️ After the summer break, "Legal4Tech – The Podcast" is back with brand-new episodes!In this episode, we sit down with Louise Beltzung (Austrian Chamber of Labour) and Julia Krickl (EAT Austria) to explore their groundbreaking research on stealth advertising and consumer protection on TikTok.💡 Explore topics like:How hidden ads shape the online experience of minorsThe gaps between traditional media rules and social media practicesWhy transparency and enforcement under the Digital Services Act (DSA) matter more than everThe role of regulators, platforms, and civil society in safeguarding young usersJoin us for a deep dive into how law and policy can better protect consumers — especially minors — in today’s algorithm-driven digital marketplace. 🚀🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the Legal Tech space!

🎙️In this episode of “Legal for Tech – The Podcast”, we talk with Stephen Candelmo, a corporate lawyer, entrepreneur, and founder of Paralex— platform using AI to deliver faster, more affordable legal services to startups and small businesses. 💡Stephen shares how his experience as both attorney and founder shaped the vision behind Paralex, why traditional legal models are falling short, and how AI can improve, not replace, lawyers. We also discuss the future of legal careers, the ethical challenges of automation, and what young professionals need to succeed in a rapidly evolvinglegal industry.🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in Legal Tech space!

In this episode of Legal4Tech – The Podcast, we sit down with Emily Cherkin, founder of The Screentime Consultant and advocate for tech-intentional education, to discuss the growing risks of unregulated EdTech and AI use in schools.💡 We explore topics such as:The silent shift from learning to “dopamine-driven engagement”How EdTech compromises child development, privacy, and focusWhat “tech intentional” education could (and should) look likeWhy critical thinking is the real casualty of AI-powered classroomsThe long-term dangers of data-driven education for democratic societyJoin us for a timely and urgent conversation on how to rethink the role of technology in our classrooms—and protect the minds of the next generation. 🚸🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the legal tech space!

🎙️ In this episode of "Legal4Tech – The Podcast," we sit down with Nicolas Bignu to explore how AI is reshaping the future of brand visibility.💡 Explore topics like:What Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) means for digital strategyHow AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini decide which brands to recommendWhy traditional SEO is no longer enough to stay relevantThe critical role of content quality, authority, and timing in AI-generated answersWhat businesses need to do to own their spot in the LLM-generated future🧠 Whether you’re a startup or a global brand, this episode is packed with insights on how to thrive in the age of AI-powered search.🎧 Listen now and get future-ready in the Legal Tech space! 🚀

🎙️ In this episode of "Legal4Tech – The Podcast", we sit down with Christian Stiegler, Director of Guiding Light, to explore how ethical tech can empower communities and reshape the digital future.💡 Explore topics like:How to democratize technology and ensure inclusive designWhat “Tech for Good” means in practice — beyond the buzzwordsWhy AI literacy matters for everyone, not just developersThe role of regulation, activism, and education in rebalancing powerFrom misinformation to the metaverse, this episode dives deep into how we can build a digital world that works for people — not just for profit! 🌍💡🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the Legal Tech space!

🎙️ In this episode of "Legal4Tech – The Podcast", we sit down with Carlotta Rigotti, postdoctoral researcher at Leiden University, to explore how law, gender, and technology intersect in the regulation of digital spaces — and beyond.💡 Explore topics like:How digital environments can both enable and amplify gender-based violenceWhy current legal frameworks struggle to keep up with evolving techWhat the rise of sex robots means for gender equality and sexual autonomyThe role of design, intersectionality, and regulation in shaping the future of AIFrom theory to real-world implications, this is a critical conversation on the social dimensions of emerging technologies. 👩‍⚖️🤖🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the Legal Tech space!

In this episode of "Legal4Tech – The Podcast", we sit down with Robert Bateman, Senior Consultant at Privacy Partnership, to explore the UK’s recent reform of its data protection framework — and what it means for innovation, adequacy, and AI compliance.💡 Dive into topics like:The evolution of the UK Data Protection and Digital Information ActWhether GDPR reforms will enable or undermine innovationThe consent dilemma in AI training and how Meta is testing the limitsHow companies are navigating legal uncertainty around generative AIThe importance of clarity, consistency, and democratic debate in privacy lawDeep dive into one of the most nuanced and urgent conversations in privacy and AI governance today! 🚀🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the Legal Tech space!

🎙️ In this episode of "Legal4Tech – The Podcast", we sit down with Santiago Hernández to discuss the unexpected ways people are using AI in their daily lives.💡 Based on a groundbreaking survey conducted by Savanta, this episode explores:How users turn to AI for career, legal, and mental health adviceThe surprising gap between perceived and actual AI literacyWhy people follow chatbot advice — and what this means for regulatorsThe challenges of ensuring safety when AI feels “human”What role behavioral science can play in shaping AI governanceJoin us for a revealing look into how trust, perception, and regulation collide in the real world of AI adoption. 🚀🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the Legal Tech space!

🎙️ In this episode of ‘Legal4Tech - The Podcast’, we sit down with online safety expert Kirra Pendergast to unpack the hidden dangers of digital life for young people—and the legal blind spots enabling them.💡 We explore topics such as:- AI-generated explicit content and its use in teenage bullying- The limits of Section 230 and global efforts to regulate harmful apps- Why digital consent and algorithmic literacy must be taught from childhood- The dark side of EdTech and how leaked data impacts students’ futuresFrom law to lived experience, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone navigating tech, education, and safety in the 21st century.🎧 Tune in now and learn how we can build a safer digital world—together.

In this episode of Legal4Tech – The Podcast, we sit down with Isabel Barberà to explore how risk management frameworks for Large Language Models (LLMs) are evolving across Europe.💡 Explore topics like:The EDPB’s guidance on privacy risks in LLMsThe Council of Europe’s proposal on AI governanceHow Article 32 and Article 35 of the GDPR interact in practiceThreat modeling and privacy-by-design in AI developmentWhy risk assessments must begin at the inception phase of AI systemsJoin us for a deep dive into AI risk, regulation, and the urgent need for cross-disciplinary collaboration. 🚀🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the Legal Tech space!

🎙️ In this episode of "Legal4Tech - The Podcast," we sit down with Mads Viborg Jørgensen to unpack how AI is transforming the world of patents and intellectual property.💡 Explore topics like:How AI is streamlining novelty assessments and patent renewalsThe risks of over-relying on automation in IP decisionsWhy user experience matters in legal tech adoptionThe evolving role of legal experts in an AI-augmented worldHow young professionals can stay competitive in an AI-driven job marketFrom Copenhagen to global innovation hubs, join us for a deep dive into the future of IP and the bold vision behind Patent.com. 🚀🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the Legal Tech space!

In this powerful episode of Legal4Tech – The Podcast, recorded as part of the #Under24Hours project, we open a necessary and deeply human conversation on the real-world consequences of online harms.Joined by a group of courageous parents who lost their children due to content and dynamics on digital platforms, we reflect on the flaws in current safety frameworks, the silence of Big Tech, and the urgent need for stronger regulation.💡 Explore topics like:The barriers families face in accessing platform dataThe failures of the Online Safety Act and GDPR interpretationPlatform design, algorithmic harm, and accountabilityWhat real online safety would look like for future generationsGrassroots advocacy, collective strength, and resilience🎧 Tune in now to hear the voices behind the movement to make tech safer — for everyone.📌 Recorded during a special group interview hosted by the Legal4Tech team!🔊 Part of the ongoing #Under24Hours series.

🎙️ In this episode of "Legal4Tech – The Podcast", we sit down with Alexandre Jotterand, lawyer specialized in tech and innovation, to explore the fast-evolving world of synthetic data and privacy.💡 Explore topics like:What synthetic data really is—and what it isn’tHow anonymization, pseudonymization, and synthetic data differLegal challenges in using data for AI and researchWhy Europe’s privacy rules are both protective and (sometimes) limitingHow synthetic data can shape the future of privacy-preserving innovationJoin us for a timely conversation recorded at the Privacy Symposium in Venice, where regulation meets real-world complexity. 🌍🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the Legal Tech space!

In this episode of Legal4Tech – The Podcast, we sit down with Ron De Jesus, Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend and former CPO at Grindr and Match Group, to explore how privacy compliance is evolving in a world of fragmented laws, automation, and emerging AI regulation.💡 We explore topics such as:How automation is transforming privacy complianceThe role of AI governance in modern privacy programsWhy consent isn't always as "free" as we thinkThe business value of privacy leadershipWhy diversity matters in shaping inclusive tech regulationJoin us for a powerful discussion on operationalizing privacy at scale, fostering equity, and preparing for the next era of AI-powered data governance. 🚀🎧 Listen now and stay informed in the evolving world of Legal Tech!

In this episode of "Legal4Tech – The Podcast", we sit down with Monique Priestley to talk about state-level digital safety, youth protection, and the challenges of standing up to Big Tech.💡 Explore topics like:How Vermont is leading the fight for online safety for minorsThe hidden lobbying power of tech giantsWhat it means to pass privacy legislation under federal pressureThe risks of AI deregulation for states and citizensWhy building community matters in policymaking📍 This episode is part of our #Under24Hours campaign, spotlighting digital risks for young people.🎧 Tune in now and hear how one lawmaker is shaping the future of tech regulation — one bill at a time.🚀 Listen now and stay ahead in the Legal Tech space!