In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, Sanjay Puri speaks with Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament, and one of the lead architects of the EU AI Act—the world’s first binding legislation on artificial intelligence. 

Brando shares deep insights into the challenges of implementation, balancing transparency with intellectual property, and safeguarding freedoms in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. 

Key highlights include: 

• The role of transparency and auditability in AI governance 
• Proportional fines and their impact on SMEs versus Big Tech 
• Why certain AI practices, like predictive policing and mass surveillance, are prohibited 
• How the EU AI Act integrates with global governance efforts 
• The importance of education, sandboxes, and support for SMEs 

🔗 Watch now to understand how Europe is shaping AI regulation—and what it means for the world. 

Resources Mentioned: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brando_Benifei 

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/124867/BRANDO_BENIFEI/home