Itsiq Benizri

Itsiq Benizri, Lawfare Fellow in Technology Policy and Law, discusses the EU AI Act and its implications. They explore domestic politics shaping the final text, preparation strategies, and the global impact of the European Act. They also touch on deep fakes, challenges of future-proofing the Act, and the complexity of AI regulation in Europe, including GDPR, data act, Digital Services Act, and DMA.

AI regulation experts Arianna Evers and Itsiq Benizri discuss the different approaches to AI regulation in the US and EU, including the balance between innovation and regulation. They explore the progress and timeframe for finalizing the EU AI Act, the current state of AI regulation in Europe and the US, and the harmonization of AI regulation frameworks. They also analyze the influence of European efforts on US AI regulation, the importance of compliance in Europe, and the need for a global understanding of relevant rules.

Itsiq Benizri, a legal counsel at WilmerHale’s Brussels office, shares insights on the significant resignation of EU Commissioner Thierry Breton. They discuss Breton's confrontational strategies toward US tech firms and the fallout from his departure. The conversation highlights shifting political dynamics in the EU, particularly France's response to this change and its implications for digital policy. Benizri examines how this resignation could reshape regulatory enforcement and influence international relations within the EU.