Michael Kolain, Advisor for Digital Policy at Fraktion Bündnis 90/Die Grünen im Deutschen Bundestag, joins this episode of AI, Government, and the Future by Alan Pentz to share thoughts on the forthcoming AI Act. They dive into the history and current state of AI regulation in the EU, the impact the AI Act will have on innovation, as well as the importance of safety and transparency in AI products.

Michael serves as a strategic policy advisor specializing in the evolving space of digital technologies. He holds a key role on the board of the Robotics and AI Law Society (RAILS), where his deep knowledge of AI legal framework intersects with the dynamic landscape of digital change. At the core of Germany's legislative process, Michael is essential in designing forward-looking digital policies within the Bundestag.

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