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⚖️ The EU AI Act’s Biggest Hurdle: Regulating AI That’s Already in UseMatthew Blakemore, CEO at AI Caramba!, highlights a pressing challenge with the EU AI Act. While the framework does a strong job of classifying AI projects into risk categories, it faces a dilemma with tools that are already in widespread public use. Many existing systems, some of which likely fall into high-risk categories, have already been trained and adopted by millions. The question becomes: should they be withdrawn, despite their popularity, or adapted under new rules? Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/40GZ9bw #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #AICompliance #AIInnovation #AITransformation

Rollo Goldstaub is the Global Head of Sports Partnerships at TikTok. Rollo oversees Sports Content Partnership, Business Development, Strategy, and Operations, harnessing the power of TikTok for the largest Sports partners in the world. The Sports Partnerships team at TikTok excels in strategic management of the largest leagues, teams, federations, and broadcasters, supporting them in discovering their next generation of fans.On The Menu:Data-Driven Sports Partnership Strategies at TikTokTikTok's Unique Value Proposition for Sports PublishersGen Z Sports Discovery Through Creator ContentLong-term Strategic Alignment Beyond Viral CampaignsCreative Content Formats: Split-Screen Highlights InnovationCross-Platform Attribution: Direct Broadcaster Deep Links

Igor Mikhalev, Partner and Head of Emerging Technologies Strategy, EY-Parthenon, emphasizes that while AI has traditionally been used to optimize tasks like refining marketing messages or improving conversion strategies, its real potential lies in augmenting human creativity rather than replacing it. He advocates for a balance where AI supports experimentation and exploration, enabling teams to dream bigger and envision possibilities beyond what the raw data suggests. AI becomes an innovation partner, enhancing human ingenuity instead of constraining it.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/41yIYPc#AI #HumanCreativity #Innovation #DataDriven #MarketingTech #IgorMikhalev #Outgrow"

Mareme on Green Innovation & Entrepreneurship CultureMareme Dieng, Partner at 500 Global and a Forbes Afrique 30 Under 30 honoree, explains, “How do we let green ignite excitement in the world, even by itself?”She believes that culture plays a crucial role in shaping entrepreneurship:"In the U.S., young people are taught early to spot opportunities. It’s not just about building companies, it’s about recognizing why and how you build them."🌍✨ Supporting this culture is key to making innovation sustainable and impactful globally.Listen to the full podcast now- http://bit.ly/4nKkTOK#GreenInnovation #Entrepreneurship #MaremeDieng #SustainableBusiness #OpportunityMindset #InnovationCulture #StartupLife

Matthew Blakemore, CEO at AI Caramba!, reflects on the recent debates around AI regulation with a healthy dose of scepticism. He highlights how companies like OpenAI, having already secured a competitive advantage through their vast training data, may now be pushing for regulation not purely from an ethical standpoint, but as a way to protect their lead and limit competition.He acknowledges the importance of frameworks like the upcoming EU AI Act, which will play a critical role in shaping how AI is built and deployed in the future. The real test is ensuring safety and accountability without stifling innovation and fair competition.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/40GZ9bw#AI #EUAIAct #MatthewBlakemore #TechRegulation #ArtificialIntelligence #Outgrow

Igor Mikhalev, Partner and Head of Emerging Technologies Strategy, EY-Parthenon, explains that creating innovative solutions is both an art and a science.Science provides the data, a clear, centered perspective of where the world is and where it was just days ago.But true breakthroughs, he says, come from human creativity and ingenuity, stretching the limits of what’s possible.""The symbiosis of data and human imagination is where the real magic happens,"" Igor emphasizes.✨ Data guides us. Creativity drives us forward.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/41yIYPc#IgorMikhalev #Innovation #ArtAndScience #Creativity #DataDriven #FutureOfTech #Inspiration #TechThoughts"

Kai Hackbarth, Head of Product and Solutions at Bosch, shares that he has been a strong believer in open standards because they are what bring communities together and enable the growth of ecosystems.He explains that alongside open standards, open source plays a crucial role. At Bosch, this has been a long-standing commitment, with the company actively promoting initiatives like the Eclipse Foundation and building open-source projects that form the foundation of their IoT platform.🤝 Collaboration. 🌐 Ecosystems. 🔓 Open Source.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/40cXhHb#Outgrow #KaiHackbarth #Bosch #OpenSource #IoT #OpenStandards #EcosystemInnovation

Tanis Jorge, Founder of The Cofounder's Hub and Trulioo, reflects on the natural evolution every founder experiences. In the early days, she explains, entrepreneurs must be a jack of all trades, handling everything from marketing and bookkeeping to, as she humorously puts it, “being the janitor in your food room.”""Specialization happens eventually, and that’s healthy. Founders need to discover where they’re best suited in their own business and let go of the rest,"" Tanis emphasizes.Growth requires evolution. Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/4m4OyA4#TanisJorge #Entrepreneurship #Startups #FounderJourney #BusinessGrowth #Leadership"

Eric Tak, Head of Division, Digital Euro - Product Proposition, European Central Bank, emphasizes that while most people today have few problems paying digitally, there are still challenges for those without modern smartphones or who prefer not to use them. “We see these pockets where people struggle,” he explains.Eric adds, “Privacy remains the biggest concern for more than 50% of people when paying digitally. That’s why we aim to offer not just high privacy, but even cash-like anonymity for offline digital euro transactions.”“We want to make sure these transactions can never be stored, retrieved, or seen by anyone else,” Eric says.🔐 Privacy. Anonymity. Freedom of Choice. Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/4lk6zer#DigitalEuro #ECB #PrivacyMatters #FutureOfPayments #Fintech #Innovation #Outgrow

Rolandas Juteika, CEO & Chairman of the Board at Revolut Securities Europe and Head of Wealth and Trading at Revolut, explains, “FinTech companies are faster, more flexible, and cheaper compared to traditional banks.”He says, “They don’t struggle with old, inflexible core systems. Instead, they’re plug-and-play businesses, easily integrating new services.”⚡💡 The real game-changer is the speed of innovation and adoption of new technologies, giving FinTechs a huge competitive advantage.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/3In0WgB#FinTech #Innovation #DigitalBanking #RolandasJuteika #TechAdvantage #StartupGrowth #FutureOfFinance