Podcast
Dr. Christian Herles - The Future of AI Regulation: Unpacking the EU AI Act
A conversation with Dr. Christian Herles about the EU AI Act, digital law, risk, liability, privacy, and how regulation becomes part of building AI products responsibly.
In this conversation
Dr. Christian Herles explains the EU AI Act and the broader legal questions around AI systems. The conversation connects regulation, innovation, liability, privacy, ethics, and business responsibility.
The strongest point is that regulation is not separate from product work. Legal requirements shape what teams can build, how risk has to be classified, and what responsibilities sit with developers and companies.
Central question
How should companies think about AI regulation while still building useful technology?
What we cover
- What the EU AI Act changes for companies working with AI.
- How risk management, liability, and data protection interact with product decisions.
- Why ethical AI becomes concrete through documentation, safeguards, and responsibility.
Guest background
Dr. Christian Herles works in digital law and AI regulation. His perspective helps translate legal developments into the practical decisions businesses and builders need to make.
Things to listen for
- How regulation moves from policy language into product requirements.
- Why risk classification matters before deployment.
- Where legal uncertainty can slow innovation and where it can create better systems.
Regulation as product context
Compliance after launch
Legal review happens late, after the system has already been designed around a narrow product goal.
Compliance in design
Risk, documentation, data protection, and accountability shape the product from the beginning.