Tech Law Talks

AI explained: The EU AI Act, the Colorado AI Act and the EDPB

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Show Notes

Partners Catherine Castaldo, Andy Splittgerber, Thomas Fischl and Tyler Thompson discuss various recent AI acts around the world, including the EU AI Act and the Colorado AI Act, as well as guidance from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on AI models and data protection. The team presents an in-depth explanation of the different acts and points out the similarities and differences between the two. What should we do today, even though the Colorado AI Act is not in effect yet? What do these two acts mean for the future of AI?

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