Legal4Tech - The podcast
Legal4Tech 133 episodes Nov 11, 2026
Legal4Tech is a podcast about the intersection of law and technology. It explains complex legal concepts and emerging tech trends in accessible discussions. Episodes are aimed at legal professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in how the digital age is reshaping justice. The show features expert insights, real-world examples, and practical takeaways.
Episodes
IP is no Drama: How to Copyright AI Generated Content in China with Aaron Wininger
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we speak with Aaron Wininger, US patent attorney and expert in Chinese intellectual property law, about the evolving landscape of AI and copyright in China. Join us for a discussion on a landmark Wuhan court case involving AI-generated microdramas, the role of human creativity in copyright protection, and what these developments mean for intellectual pr
How to Build Regulatory Compliance with Caroline van Ekeren
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we speak with Caroline van Ekeren, Head of Data & Privacy at ICTRecht, about the intersection of AI compliance, data protection and digital regulation in Europe. Join us for a discussion on how businesses can navigate the EU's evolving regulatory landscape, understand their compliance obligations across multiple legal frameworks and build responsibl
AI Safety and Liability: Who Is Responsible When AI Causes Harm? with Katalina Hernandez
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we talk with Katalina Hernandez, AI governance professional working on AI safety and independent frontier model evaluations, about the challenges of ensuring that AI systems are safe and accountable. Join us for a discussion on AI-related harms, AI alignment and rogue agents and how regulation and liability can help ensure that AI companies take respons
AI Azzurra: the Laws of AI in Italy with Giulio Coraggio
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we speak with Giulio Coraggio, technology lawyer at DLA Piper, about Italy's evolving AI regulatory landscape and its relationship with the EU AI Act. Join us for a discussion on AI liability, regulatory enforcement and the practical steps businesses need to take to ensure compliance while embracing innovationSponsored by DigibeetleDigibeetle helps
Counting on Democracy: Scenarios of Democratic Policymaking with Francesco Coghi & Bennett Iorio (GIEF)
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Professor Francesco Coghi and Ben from the GIE Foundation to explore the complex relationship between digital technology, political polarization and democratic resilience. Join us for an insightful discussion challenging common assumptions about technology's role in democracy and examining the factors that may threaten democratic re
Patent, patient, patience: IP law and AI for the public good with Phoebe Li
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Professor Phoebe Li to explore the complex relationship between artificial intelligence, intellectual property and technology regulation. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how law, culture and society can shape the future of AI and ensure that technological progress reflects human values. Shownotes:WIPO Search Case Studies
Protection beyond Borders: Data Protection meets Child Protection in the UK and Beyond with Steve Wood
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we speak with Steve Wood, former Deputy Commissioner at the UK Information Commissioner's Office, about the evolving landscape of data protection in Europe, the UK and beyond. Join us for a discussion on how regulators can protect privacy and children in an increasingly AI-driven digital world. Shownotes:Steve Wood's SubstackReport on the Impact of regu
A Data Lawyer's honest advice: How to AI with Lilian Edwards
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Lilian Edwards, Professor Emerita and expert in technology law, to explore the evolving relationship between technology, law and policy in the age of AI. Join us for a deep dive into the challenges of regulating the digital world and the future of internet law. Shownotes:Law, Policy, and the Internet (2nd edition), Lilian Edwards, Catal
Alice through the looking Glasses: how to properly regulate Smart Glasses with Cristina and Ben (GIEF)
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Cristina Oliva-Patrick and Ben from the GIEF to examine the growing risks of AI-powered wearable technology. Join us for a timely discussion on whether AI wearables can coexist with privacy and why protecting anonymity in public spaces is essential for democracy. Shownotes:The Right to Be Anonymous: The Risks of AI-Powered Wearable Tech
In Search of Research: does the GDPR harm Scientific Research in the EU with Enrico Glerean
In this episode of Legal4Tech- The Podcast, we talk with Enrico Glerean, staff scientist at Aalto University and member of the EDPB support pool of experts, about how data protection shapes modern scientific research in Europe. Together, we unpack the new EDPB Guidelines 1/2026 on processing personal data for scientific research, drawing on Enrico's analysis of 132 consultation submissions and
For the benefit of consumers, really?: AI transparency explained with Mathias Bruun
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Mathias Bruun, co-founder of the Copenhagen-based consultancy It Depends, to unpack the AI transparency obligation in Art. 50 of the EU AI Act. Drawing on Mathias' background in computational social science and consumer insights, we explore how AI-generated and AI-edited content should be labeled when it looks realistic to viewers.
EU Kids Act: What to Expect from the Commission Proposal with Patrick Grady & Peter Craddock
In this special episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we unpack the new EU approach to protecting minors online and regulating the services they use everyday. Tune in for a clear, critical tour of the newly proposed EU Kids Act. Shownotes:EU Kids Act ProposalSponsored by DigibeetleDigibeetle helps privacy, AI, and data professionals stay on top of EU digital law, with notifications, a daily dashboa
‘How to get away with Tech Disputes’ - PT.1 with Fernanda and Gustavo from 3A ICDR
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Fernanda Flores and Gustavo Llorenz from the American Arbitration Association/ICDR to explore how modern arbitration and alternative dispute resolution shape the way rules work in practice. Join us as we go back to the origins of rules and discover how AAA-ICDR supports parties across borders through fair, efficient dispute resolution.
DSA v DMA: ChatGPT is a VLOSE, not a Gatekeeper with Alba Ribera Martínez
In this season 3 opener of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we talk with Dr. Alba Ribera Martínez to unpack the European Commission's decision to designate ChatGPT as a VLOSE (Very Large Online Search Engine) under the Digital Services Act. Listen to understand Europe's evolving approach to AI and digital platform power. Shownotes:The Binary Agora, Dr. Alba Ribera MartinezChatGPT Designation as V
Up to your Standards: Lessons on AI Standardisation from Up North with Ley Muller
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, Rosie sits down with Ley Muller, AI governance advisor and founder of "Values Driven AI", to unpack how European AI standards try to protect vulnerable groups while still enabling innovation. We dive into topics such as:Why AI standardization in Europe is so political and why it matters for fairness and vulnerability. How algorithms are reshap
GEMA v SUNO: Fair Remuneration rather than Fair Use
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, Rosie sits down with GEMA legal counsel Armelle Grandjean to unpack the Suno AI ruling and its link to the earlier OpenAI case. Together, they explore: How AI models train on music and where copyright infringement begins. The Munich court's findings on memorisation, fair use and international jurisdiction under US and German law. What these decision
AI goes to College: the Reform that all Students will be chatting about with Kareem Mathias
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we partner again with the GIEF and we talk with Kareem Mathias and Bennett Iorio to unpack the commentary "The Collapsing Credential: The AI Era Demands a New Model for Education".We explore topics such as:Why traditional degrees and credentials are "collapsing" in an AI-saturated world. Artifact-based education and assessing real-wo
'Super(re)vision': A Defence of the Innovation Mandate Theory with Dr. Mark Leiser
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, Rosie sits down with Dr. Mark Leiser to unpack his working paper "The Innovation Mandate: Making Europe's Digital Supervisory State Accountable for Rights, Growth and Scale". We explore topics such as:Why data protection authorities should explain their decisions and adopt supervisory impact statements. How legal certainty and regulatory t
That's a soft spot for machines: how to stay Human in the Age of AI with Sam Illingworth
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast we partner again with the GIEF and talk with Professor Sam Illingworth to explore why human skills like judgement, empathy and critical reasoning must remain at the core of AI-powered societies. Together, we discuss:How students are really using AI in education, beyond stereotypes about cheating and shortcuts. Why automating decisions in courts, schools
2026: a EU Space Odyssey - Space Sovereignty must come home with Maia Sacchetto & Davide Iannace
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, Rosalia travels far beyond Earth with Maia Sacchetto and Davide Iannace to unpack Europe's emerging approach to space and resilience governance. We explore topics such as:The launch of the GIEF European Resilience program and its mission for democratic stability. How space governance fits alongside defense, cloud and data governance in the EU policy
Fair Enough isn't Enough: Digital Fairness and Consumer Rights with Monika Namysłowska & Kasper Drazewski
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we talk with Monika Namysłowska and Kasper Drazewski to unpack what digital fairness really means for European consumers today. They explore how endless scrolling, opaque data practices and thousands of micro-harms expose the limits of traditional consent-based protection and why ex-ante rules and unfair commercial practices law need to step up. Tune in
Essentially Human: Regulating AI in light of Human Rights with Sue Anne Teo
In this episode of Legal4Tech-The Podcast, we talk with human rights and AI expert Sue Anne Teo to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping our understanding of rights, power and justice. We explore topics such as:How international human rights and EU fundamental rights frameworks respond to AI-driven bias, power and structural injustice. The risks of anthropomorphic chatbots, from sycophan
Level Playstore Field: How to Empower UK consumers in the digital space with Liz Coll
In this episode of Legal4Tech-The Podcast, Rosie sits down with UK consumer advocate Liz Coll to explore how collective actions can turn complex digital rights into concrete justice for everyday app users. We dive into topics such as:How UK-style opt-out collective proceedings work for millions of Android users.The Google App store case and the 30% commission that may be passed on to consumers.Opt
Generativity: Issue of AI Creativity and Legality with Paulina Jo Pesch
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Assistant Professor Paulina Jo Pesch to unpack how generative AI really works and what that means for copyright and data protection law. We explore topics such as:How LLM are trained on text, probabilities and "temperature", beyond the myth of superintelligence.Whether training data, outputs and even the models themselves can
Measured Democracy: how to prioritise risks in the AI-powered democratic state with Claudio Novelli and Giulia Sandri
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
Coyote Humbly - a Trajectory of Service Provider Liability with Micha Schimmel
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 platform
Inside the EU AI Act: Editing the Thematic Commentary with Gianclaudio Malgieri
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 author
A Map to Democracy - Data Sovereignty as Final Destination with Brent van der Heiden & Bennett Iorio
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 privacyTh
AI Act 2: Inside the Digital Omnibus Drama with Laura Caroli
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 an
H for Humanity: a Letter to save Knowledge with Bennett Iorio
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 generat
Correction or Protection: why Art.6(11) of the DMA requires revision with Mark Leiser
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 s
An Omnibus that doesn't reflect it all: considerations on the digital omnibus on AI with Joost Gerritsen
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 rightsT
May 'AI't please the court: how a judiciary adopts IT and AI with Simone Rossi
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 civil
AI Governance, the EU AI Act and Practical Compliance with Federico Marengo
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
One can't get too personal over data: definitional boundaries behind the fundamentals of the GDPR with Jorge Garcia Herrero
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, D
Lessons from the Tech Expert: how to make Privacy Matter with Katharine Jarmul
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 en
Digital Omnibus Fundamentals: Why Reform doesn't mean crushing Fundamental Rights with Marco Bassini
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 pressure
Clearer, not simple: why the Digital Omnibus matters to Business with Patrick Grady
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
International Women's Day Special: MEP Geese and how to protect women from Tech Bro abuse online
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 o
Double-trouble: should democracies rely on digital twins technology's? with Claudio Novelli
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 f
The Experiences that Count: from Bologna, to Yale and beyond with Carlotta Buttaboni
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 insig
The AI Act Unveiled: the AI Act you didn't know existed with Laura Caroli
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 steerin
The Importance of Being Matrix: A Future for Europe Despite AI with Daniel Mügge
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 implementatio
From Parliament to Civil Rights: Enforcing Europe's Digital Laws with Michael Kolain
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
The Things that Matter: Trajectories of Regulation in the (A)IoT with Guido Noto La Diega
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
GDPR's 2026 Resolutions: Vigilance without Hysteria with Mateusz Kupiec
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 wor
Personalized Persuasion: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Advertising with Elyas Meguellati
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 a
Democracy, Data & Big Tech: Sophie in 't Veld on Europe's Digital Future
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 concept
Adversarial Poetry: How Language Can Jailbreak AI with Federico Sartore and Matteo Prandi
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 futur
Lex Influencibus: the Law after Content Creators with Giacomo Conti and Ilaria Gargiulo
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
Authorative Opinions: Who runs the Compliance department in the EU with Rocco Saverino
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 author
Propositions and Proposals: Trajectories of Digital Legislation with Kai Zenner
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
Digital Omnibus - The Apology of the GDPR
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 wh
GenAI Enhances Man-made Action: the GEMA case, copyright law and the future of art.
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 r
Beyond the Hype: AI, Innovation & Copyright with Ben Maling
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 d
Digital Justice in Europe with Daniel Holznagel
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
Deceptive Patterns, Data Collection and Future Profiling Trajectories with Dr. Mark Leiser
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 protect
Navigating the Italian AI Act with Giovanni Maria Riccio & Vincenzo Tiani
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 professio
Navigating GDPR and the EU Data Act with Joost Gerritsen
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 a
Hidden Ads on TikTok: protecting minors in the digital marketplace – with Louise Beltzung & Julia Krickl
🎙️ 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 med
Bridging Law and Tech: Stephen Candelmo on AI and the Future of Legal Services
🎙️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
EdTech, AI & the Kids Caught in the Middle — A Conversation with Emily Cherkin
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 intenti
Brands vs algorithms: How to stay visible in the Age of Generative AI
🎙️ 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, aut
AI, power and participation: rethinking Ethics in the Digital Age
🎙️ 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 develo
Law, gender & AI: rethinking regulation in the digital age – with Carlotta Rigotti
🎙️ 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 evolvin
UK Data reform & AI compliance: a conversation with Robert Bateman
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 innovation
Everyday AI: what people really do with chatbots — with Santiago Hernández
🎙️ 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 advi
Digital Danger Zones: AI, Consent & Online Safety with Kirra Pendergast
🎙️ 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 algor
Understanding AI risk: from EDPB guidance to Council of Europe proposals – with Isabel Barberà
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
Rethinking IP in the age of AI - with Mads Viborg Jørgensen
🎙️ 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 exper
Online harms and broken safeguards: voices from bereaved families
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 u
The power and limits of Synthetic Data – with Alexandre Jotterand
🎙️ 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
Redefining Privacy: Automation, AI, and Inclusion with Ron De Jesus
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 programsWh
Fighting Big Tech: Monique Priestley and the battle for digital safety
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
Rocco Panetta on building trust and accountability in AI compliance - Live from Privacy Symposium
🎙️ In this special episode of "Legal4Tech – The Podcast," recorded live at the Privacy Symposium in Venice, we sit down with Rocco Panetta to unpack real-world lessons from AI compliance cases.💡 Explore topics like:How to navigate regulatory investigations as an AI startupThe importance of transparency, legal basis, and data securityWhat European regulators really want — and why fear is
"Will AI democratize law?" - A conversation with Dr. Anton Ravindran
In this episode of Legal4Tech – The Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Anton Ravindran — technologist, entrepreneur, and author of Will AI Dictate the Future? — to explore how AI is transforming the legal profession and what it means for access to justice around the world.💡 Explore topics like:The potential of AI to democratize legal servicesThe risks of bias, opacity, and jurisdictional complexityAI’s
The Booking.com scam case: data protection and platform accountability with Els Bruggeman
🎙️ In this episode of "Legal4Tech - The Podcast", we sit down with Els Bruggeman to uncover the risks of consumer data exploitation and platform responsibility.💡 Explore topics like:How scams on platforms like Booking.com are becoming increasingly sophisticatedThe role of Booking.com in ensuring secure data processing under the GDPRThe systemic nature of digital fraud and the failure of platforms
Privacy, Compliance & Shadow AI: A Chat with Daniel Barber (DataGrail)
🎙️ In this episode of ‘Legal4Tech - The Podcast’, we sit down with Daniel Barber, CEO and Co-founder of DataGrail, to talk privacy, regulation, and the business of compliance.💡 We explore topics such as:Why privacy is now a core business function, not just a legal issueThe complexity of data rights and consent in the U.S. vs. the EUShadow AI, dark patterns, and the real-world risks behind themWhy
Legitimate interest or legal mystery? A Conversation with Vincenzo Tiani — Live from the Privacy Symposium in Venice
In this episode of Legal4Tech – The Podcast, we sit down with Vincenzo Tiani, Senior EU Policy Counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum, for a special interview recorded live at the Privacy Symposium in Venice.💡 Explore topics like:Why legitimate interest is often misunderstood and inconsistently appliedHow regulators across Europe interpret GDPR differentlyThe challenges of aligning privacy rules w
Asia’s AI strategy: a global wake-up call — with Seth Hays
🎙️ In this episode of "Legal4Tech – The Podcast", we connect with Seth Hays to explore how Asia is reshaping global AI governance.💡 Dive into topics such as:South Korea’s dual-track AI Act combining regulation and industrial policyJapan’s consensus-based approach and AI copyright frameworkThe role of Taiwan and smaller countries in responsible innovationDeepSeek’s shockwave and China’s s
