In this panel of the World Summit AI, Amsterdam, host Sanjay Puri, President of RegulatingAI, moderates a high-impact panel on “Funding the Future: How to Invest in Trustworthy AI.” Joining him are Vanessa Butera, Director of Data & Information Solutions at the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Catalina Muller, President of ALLAI and Observer at the Council of Europe. Together, they unpack how capital, regulation, and governance are reshaping the global AI landscape — offering founders, investors, and policymakers a blueprint for responsible and sustainable AI innovation.

5 Key Takeaways 🎙️
1️⃣ Trustworthy AI must be funded first — not flashy “marketing AI.” Real value comes from systems that have strong data integrity, governance, and traceability from the start.
2️⃣ The EU AI Act is not a barrier, but a blueprint — both experts emphasise that compliance, built early, reduces liability and accelerates sustainable returns.
3️⃣ Liability and public trust drive investment decisions — unsafe or non-compliant AI can lead to fines, reputational damage, and loss of investor confidence.
4️⃣ Europe is building a unified AI ecosystem — through instruments like EIB venture debt, the TechEU initiative, and EIC programs designed specifically for early-stage startups.
5️⃣ Regulation and innovation go hand in hand — debunking the myth that rules slow progress; instead, they create more competitive, future-proof AI solutions.

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Timestamps:
00:00 — Introduction and panel setup
03:10 — Guest introductions
06:00 — Why fund trustworthy AI
10:00 — Regulation and public trust
13:00 — The EU AI Act and compliance
16:00 — How funding decisions are made
19:00 — Infrastructure and investment
21:00 — Q&A and closing remarks

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