Mikołaj Barczentewicz

Mikołaj Barczentewicz, a law professor at the University of Surrey with a PhD from Oxford, shares his insights on the EU's AI Act and its implications for tech companies. He discusses the balancing act between compliance and innovation, highlighting the challenges for smaller firms navigating regulatory landscapes. The conversation also touches on data privacy concerns, particularly around AI model weights and the Hamburg DPA’s stance. Additionally, Barczentewicz examines evolving privacy measures by Google and the complexities of the ePrivacy Directive.

Law professor Mikołaj Barczentewicz discusses Meta's 'pay-or-okay' model in compliance with GDPR, Norway's ban on targeted advertising, and the European Data Protection Board's guidance on the ePrivacy Directive

Mikołaj Barczentewicz, a law professor at the University of Surrey and an expert on EU tech regulation, dives deep into the European Commission's recent decision on Meta's 'Pay or Okay' model. He discusses how this decision reshapes Meta's advertising practices and the broader implications for digital privacy and consent. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of AI regulation in the EU, the challenges faced by gatekeepers like Meta, and the impact of the Digital Markets Act on competition and consumer choices.