In this new podcast episode, Kristina and guest Lewis Barr, VP of Legal and General Counsel at Conversica, discuss the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (EUAIA). Barr highlights the Act's primary goal to implement a risk framework for AI development while addressing human rights concerns within the EU. He emphasizes the potential impact of the Act on both large tech companies and smaller enterprises, noting the need for transparency and human intervention in AI decision-making as per GDPR standards. Barr advises startups to integrate privacy and compliance from the onset, stressing the importance of understanding and articulating AI's societal impacts. The discussion also touches on how the EUAIA might influence AI regulation globally, underscoring the need for continued innovation within regulatory frameworks.