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

Chapters & Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:30 – Background: The EU AI Act
06:00 – Challenges in AI Regulation
10:00 – Transparency, Auditability, and Governance
13:00 – Intellectual Property vs. Transparency
16:30 – Prohibited AI Practices
19:00 – Proportional Fines & Impact on SMEs vs. Big Tech
23:00 – Sandboxes & Support for Innovation
26:00 – Global Impact & Governance
30:00 – Safeguarding Freedoms
34:00 – Implementation, Monitoring & Enforcement
39:00 – Recommendations for Companies
43:00 – Closing Thoughts

About your host
Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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