Legal4Tech - The podcast

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 Commentary
Academic book page (research portal entry)
Gianclaudio Malgieri - Brussels Privacy Hub profile
EU Artificial Intelligence Act - overview and resources
Book launch roundtable registration link - The EU Artificial Intelligence Act

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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 privacy
The 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 Democracy

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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 Omnibus
How the provisional agreement would tackle transparency, watermarking and the treatment of deepfakes
Why some AI rules remain untouched, including the continued relevance of sector-specific standards
The broader tension between simplification, legal certainty and the protection of users and fundamental rights
Listen 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 Substack

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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 pressures
How generative AI is already affecting the integrity of the scientific record through AI-wirtten papers, sysntethic data and AI-generated peer reviews
The "Responsible AI in Science" open letter and campaign targeting major academic publishers with enforcement, disclosure and detection standards
Why protecting epistemic trust in science is essential for good policy, public debate and democratic stability
Listen 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 Science
Slow AI
New Commentary - Who Owns the Map
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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 rights
The risks of "anonymisation light" and relying on contracts to prevent re-identification
A proposed safe access regime using stronger anonymisation, utility checks and controlled APIs
Why AI chatbots and LLMs need to be carefully limited to genuine search functions
Join 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) DMA
Mark's LinkedIn (for the consultation and ongoing updates)
Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law - Mark Leiser

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