Stephenson Harwood AI podcast series
Welcome to the Stephenson Harwood AI Series, your go-to podcast for navigating the dynamic world of artificial intelligence. As AI continues to transform industries and regulatory landscapes evolve, staying informed is crucial. Our podcast series is designed to provide you with comprehensive insights into AI fundamentals, regulatory frameworks, and practical applications.
Whether you're a technology leader, compliance officer, business executive, or consultant, the Stephenson Harwood AI Series offers invaluable insights to help you understand and leverage AI responsibly. Join us as we explore the future of AI and its impact on business and society.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Deep-dive on high-risk AI obligations: accuracy
In this episode, we focus on the accuracy requirements under the EU AI Act for high-risk AI systems. Our discussion considers what "accuracy" means in the context of AI models, and different ways of …
Limited and Minimal Risk AI – transparency obligations
In this episode, we turn our attention to the transparency obligations imposed on providers and deployers of limited and minimal risk AI systems under the EU AI Act. While these systems may not pose …
AI and litigation
In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence can generate litigation, in particular, in the field of data protection and cybersecurity. We discuss the use of personal data in training and …
High-risk AI systems and exceptions overview
In this episode, we examine high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act and the specific exceptions that apply. We'll discuss the criteria defining high-risk categories, the compliance obligations for t…
AI and employment
In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the job market, with certain roles disappearing and new ones emerging. We discuss the evolving skill sets required and the risks of bias and discrimina…
Deep-dive on high-risk AI obligations: risk management
In this episode, we focus on the risk management requirements for high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act. Our discussion highlights practical approaches in identifying, assessing, and mitigating AI…
AI and the environment - how effective is the EU AI Act likely to be
Bobbie Bickerton and Mark Lewis, of Stephenson Harwood's commercial, technology and data team, discuss the impact of AI, in particular AI compute and data centres, on the environment and sustainabili…
AI – explaining the basics
Head of innovation, Paul Orchard, and Bobbie Bickerton an associate in the technology and data team, discuss exactly what AI is, what all those acronyms mean, and if AI will result in the end of the …
General-purpose AI and obligations
In this episode, we explore the obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models under the EU AI Act. We examine the definition of general-purpose AI, the systemic risks associated with these m…
Enforcement under the EU AI Act
In this episode of the Stephenson Harwood AI Series, we provide an overview of the enforcement regime under the EU AI Act, covering the roles and powers of the regulators, and the fines. We discuss t…
Contracting for AI system and for services embedded with AI
In this episode, we provide an overview of key legal issues when contracting for AI systems, including the procurement approach and contract structure, managing data and intellectual property, and en…
Authorised representatives under the EU AI Act
In this episode, we delve into the role of authorised representatives under the EU AI Act. We discuss the concept and role of an authorised representative, the extraterritorial reach of their obligat…
AI value and supply chain
In this episode, we explore the different roles and responsibilities of participants in the AI Value Chain under the EU AI Act. Our discussion covers: the key roles defined by the AI Act, including p…
Prohibited AI – examples
In this episode of the Stephenson Harwood AI Series, we explore the dark side of artificial intelligence—AI systems that are banned under the EU AI Act for posing an "unacceptable risk." These system…
What is AI literacy
In this episode of the Stephenson Harwood AI Series, we delve into the concept of AI literacy under the EU AI Act and its growing importance in today's digital world. We discuss what AI literacy mean…
EU AI Act overview – who, what, when
In this episode of the Stephenson Harwood AI Series, we provide a comprehensive overview of the EU AI Act. Join us as we break down the key components of this ground-breaking regulation. We'll explor…