Luca Bertuzzi

Luca Bertuzzi, a Senior AI Correspondent at MLex specializing in European tech policy, dives into the implications of the EU's new voluntary AI Code. He discusses how this code aims to enhance transparency and mitigate risks for companies under the AI Act. Bertuzzi highlights the concerns from both European and American tech firms regarding the implementation timeline and compliance challenges. He also addresses the political pressures surrounding tech regulation and the potential consequences for non-compliance, underscoring the need for collaboration among stakeholders.

Guest Luca Bertuzzi, Expert in European Union AI Act and its political deal, discusses the EU AI Act negotiations and what comes next. Topics include the difference between general purpose AI systems and foundational models, negotiations on national security provisions, prohibited practices and exemptions, high risk applications and fundamental rights assessment, penalties and fines, next steps, and potential roadblocks.

Luca Bertuzzi, Senior AI Correspondent at MLex, discusses Meta's controversial plan to train AI on social media posts. They explore challenges in opting out, legislative responses in Europe, and Meta's access to user data for AI and advertising. The episode raises concerns about user control over data and the commercial use of online activities by Meta.