Itsiq Benizri

Itsiq Benizri, a counsel at WilmerHale Brussels, dives into the recently agreed EU AI Act and its global implications. They discuss how domestic politics influenced the final legislation and the significance of its risk-based classification of AI systems. Benizri highlights the challenges in implementing the Act and the balance between fostering innovation and setting minimum standards. The conversation also touches on the regulatory approach to deep fakes, emphasizing the need for transparency amidst the rapidly evolving AI landscape.