Legal4Tech - The podcast

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 GDPR The myth that regulation kills innovation and why fragmented national rules are holding back homegrown tech champions The risks of weakening conce...

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 moderation What it means for regulation, ethics and the fu...

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 power How companies can operationalise compliance beyond theory Why governance, documentation and risk management will bec...

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 aut...

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 lobbying The impact on SMEs, enforcement gaps and legal certainty Digital sovereignty after the Franco-German summit and the...

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 protection The push-and-pull between regulation and innovation Wheteher the proposed changes truly benefit people or risk diluting fundamental rights Listen now for a deep dive int...

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 US How the copyright directive shapes AI development and text-and-data mining exception Whether generative A...

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 helpful How smaller, focused AI models outperform massive scaled systems The urgent need for sustainable AI that values human creativity Copyright challenges and the shift from extractive to sustaina...

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 actions The DSA's systemic risk provisions and their potential in civi...

In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcas t, 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 platforms Navigating AI governance and ethical dilemmas Balancing consumer pro...

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 law The balance between innovation, fundamental rights and regulatory complexity New legal risks: deepfakes and enforcement of Italy's AI Decree Practical insights for legal and digital prof...

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 AI The complexities of personal data vs. pseudonymous data under GDPR Emerging laws like the EU Data Ac...

🎙️ 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 minors The gaps between traditio...

🎙️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...

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 intent...

🎙️ 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 strategy How AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini decide which brands to recommend Why traditional SEO is no longer enough to stay relevant The critical role of content qualit...

🎙️ 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 design What “Tech for Good” means in practice — beyond the buzzwords Why AI literacy matters for everyone, not just d...

🎙️ 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 violence Why current legal frameworks struggle to keep up with...

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 Act Whether GDPR reforms will enable or undermine inn...

🎙️ 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 advice The surprising gap between perceived and actual AI literacy Why people follow chatbot...

🎙️ 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 algo...

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 LLMs The Council of Europe’s proposal on AI governance How Article 32 and Article 35 of the GDPR interact in practice Threat modeling and privacy-by-design...

🎙️ 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 renewals The risks of over-relying on automation in IP decisions Why user experience matters in legal tech adoption The evolving role of legal...

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...

🎙️ 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’t How anonymization, pseudonymization, and synthetic data differ Legal challenges in using data for AI and research Why E...