The EU Code of Practice: What changed after August & why it matters

​Summary

​Jimmy will talk about the EU Code of Practice, what's important about it, and why August was a crucial month.

​📅 September 16th, 18:00 - 19:00 CEST

​Format

​20 mins talk followed by audience Q&A via Slido.

​What will be covered

• ​AI capabilities and risks today

• ​A brief intro to the AI Act and Code of Practice

• ​What happened in August?

• ​International context and Pour Demain’s work

​Speaker bio

​Jimmy Farrell is the EU AI Policy Lead for Pour Demain, a think-tank working at the interface between technology and policy across national, regional and international fora. Jimmy is currently working on policy recommendations for the EU to ensure the responsible development and deployment of general-purpose AI. Prior to Pour Demain, he worked on the EU’s AI Act from the European Parliament Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee secretariat. He also has experience in public affairs consultancy within the EU, working closely with industry on digital and fintech policy areas. He holds a MSc in Public Policy and a BSc in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

​Who should attend?

​Particularly relevant for:

• ​People working in or considering EU AI policy roles

• ​Anyone wanting a clearer view of the AI Act in practice

• ​People who are curious about this summer's frontier AI incidents' policy implications

• ​People interested in think-tank / public-affairs work on tech policy

​No governance or policy background needed.