Ep.4 | Annick O'Brien | The EU AI Act explained

In this episode of Brief Encounters, the exciting new podcast series, leading voice in legal AI and CEO of Juro, Richard Mabey, is joined by Annick O’Brien.
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Annick is the General Counsel of CybSafe and an expert in navigating governance, risk, and compliance. 

In this conversation, they dive into what in-house lawyers need to know about the EU AI Act and how to navigate AI usage within your organization. How can we ensure that the way we use AI in businesses is secure and safe?

The pair also cover how the AI Act relates to the GDPR, the importance of creating clear and accessible privacy information, as well as fostering a partnership between legal and the wider business to encourage both secure and innovative use of AI.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• GDPR and the EU AI Act are important regulations for ensuring data protection and cybersecurity.
• In-house lawyers should be familiar with the EU AI Act and its impact on AI usage within their organizations.
• AI policies should be short, positive, and involve stakeholders from different departments.
• Transparency and clear communication are crucial in AI usage, including privacy notices and user notifications.
• Collaboration with engineering teams is essential for embedding security and compliance in AI development.
• AI can be used by legal teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tasks such as summarizing legislation and contract review.

Annicks's links:

Website:⁠ https://www.cybsafe.com/

LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annickobriencompliance/