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From Skadden, "SkadBytes: Tech Innovation Meets Regulation" is a podcast exploring the critical developments shaping today's rapidly evolving tech landscape. Host Deborah Kirk and colleagues deliver focused insights on the pressing regulatory issues that matter to tech businesses, investors and industry leaders worldwide. Whether you're in-house counsel, a private equity professional, an investment banker or a business leader driving tech innovation, SkadBytes provides the strategic insights you need to navigate the intersection of innovation and regulation. If you're enjoying "SkadBytes: Tech Innovation Meets Regulation," be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don't miss any future episodes. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com. Disclaimer "SkadBytes: Tech Innovation Meets Regulation" is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

  1. Oct 6

    AI Transparency in Practice

    Since August 2026, Article 50 of the EU AI Act has required businesses to tell people when they are interacting with AI or viewing certain AI-generated content. Skadden counsel Jonathan Stephenson and Elva Cullen join host Deborah Kirk to discuss what compliance looks like in practice. Elva distinguishes AI providers from deployers, while Jonathan notes that a generic line in the terms and conditions is unlikely to suffice. He also discusses the European Commission's voluntary Code of Practice on Transparency and AI-Generated Content, which offers businesses a recognized route to meeting the Article 50 requirements. Looking ahead, existing generative AI systems face a December 2026 marking deadline, and Deborah walks through the high-risk deadlines, now set for December 2027 and August 2028, and how the extra time can serve as a runway for preparation. The conversation then widens to the U.S., where a voluntary pledge with no enforcement mechanisms contrasts with the EU's binding framework. Connect and Learn More☑️ Elva Cullen ☑️ Jonathan Stephenson | LinkedIn ☑️ Deborah Kirk | LinkedIn ☑️ Skadden | LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music “SkadBytes” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

  2. Aug 12

    BYTES: Emotional Perception and AI Patents

    A landmark UK Supreme Court ruling could change how AI businesses protect their innovations. In this episode of "Bytes," Skadden's Maximilian Willis breaks down the Emotional Perception AI decision and its implications. The case centered on whether an artificial neural network, designed to recommend music based on emotional similarity to other music assessed through both semantic and musical properties of the music concerned, was excluded from patentability as a "computer program as such." The Supreme Court moved away from the longstanding Aerotel test, adopting the European Patent Office's "any hardware" approach. Because the ANN ran on a computer, it cleared the initial patentability hurdle, though the case returns to the UK IPO for further consideration. For AI businesses, the ruling raises an important question — could their systems now qualify for formal patent protection? Connect and Learn More☑️ Maximilian Willis | LinkedIn ☑️ Deborah Kirk | LinkedIn ☑️ Skadden | LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music “SkadBytes” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

  3. Jul 14

    Silicon & Strategy: Breaking Down the June 2026 EU Tech Sovereignty Package

    Europe has spent a decade writing the rulebook on technology. Now it wants to build the stack. In this episode of “SkadBytes,” Jonathan Stephenson and Alistair Ho, attorneys from Skadden's IP and technology team in London, break down the EU's newly unveiled European technological sovereignty package, a four-part digital plan encompassing the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) and Chips Act 2.0. Jonathan and Alistair explore CADA's plan to triple EU data center capacity by 2035, the tiered sovereignty requirements for cloud providers, and what the framework means for U.S. and UK-based businesses. They also compare Europe's approach with the U.K.'s commercially minded Sovereign AI Fund — and what both mean for investment opportunity. Connect and Learn More☑️ Jonathan Stephenson | LinkedIn ☑️ Alistair Ho | LinkedIn ☑️ Deborah Kirk | LinkedIn ☑️ Skadden | LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music “SkadBytes” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

  4. Jun 16

    Bytes: Classifying High-Risk AI Under the EU AI Act

    The European Commission has published draft guidelines to help businesses navigate one of the EU AI Act's most consequential determinations: whether their AI systems fall into the high-risk category. In this episode of “Bytes,” Emily Griffin from Skadden's IP and Technology team in London breaks down the two routes to a high-risk classification under Article 6: the product safety route, covering AI systems that are regulated products or safety components subject to third-party conformity assessment, and the use-case route, covering systems whose intended purpose falls into one of eight sensitive areas. She also highlights a self-assessment “safety valve” under Article 6(3) and updated compliance timelines, with a clear message: start the classification work now. Connect and Learn More☑️ Emily L. Griffin | LinkedIn ☑️ Skadden | LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music “SkadBytes” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

  5. Jun 2

    Bytes: The Digital Omnibus on AI: A Headline Summary

    The political agreement reached between the European Council and European Parliament on May 7, 2026, on the EU's Digital Omnibus on AI proposes a number of significant changes to the AI Act. In this episode, trainee solicitor Maximilian Willis from Skadden's IP and Technology team in London covers the key developments, including a meaningful delay to the high-risk regime, two new prohibitions targeting harmful generative use cases, relief for smaller and mid-sized businesses and an expanded role for the AI Office. The agreement remains provisional, with formal adoption expected before August 2, 2026. Connect and Learn More☑️ Maximilian Willis| LinkedIn ☑️ Deborah Kirk | LinkedIn ☑️ Skadden | LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music “SkadBytes” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

  6. May 6

    AI Regulation: EU and UK Update and What It Means in Practice

    Skadden attorneys Jonathan Stephenson and Alistair Ho join host Deborah Kirk to unpack the latest developments in EU and UK AI regulation and what they mean in practice. Jonathan explains that the EU's AI Omnibus is heading toward finalization before its August 2026 deadline, with key changes to high-risk AI timelines, SME exemptions and AI literacy obligations. The panel then turns to the UK's Data Use and Access Act, with Jonathan detailing how it overhauls automated decision-making, Alistair discussing the introduction of recognized legitimate interests and new criminal offenses targeting non-consensual deepfakes, and all three examining the government's decision to step back from a broad text and data mining exception. Drawing on insights from Skadden's recent AI forum, the discussion underscores one consistent message: Businesses operating across borders should plan for regulatory fragmentation, not convergence. Connect and Learn More☑️ Alistair Ho | LinkedIn ☑️ Jonathan Stephenson I LinkedIn ☑️ Deborah Kirk | LinkedIn ☑️ Skadden | LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music “SkadBytes” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

  7. Apr 28

    BYTES: Autonomous Vehicles

    Driverless cars are essentially "moving computers." No longer just a sci-fi concept, these vehicles operate as taxis in parts of the U.S. In this episode of “Bytes,” jargon-free insights from Skadden’s IP and Tech team, Akvile Jaseviciute breaks down how autonomous vehicles work and how questions about liability shift once human drivers are removed from the equation. As Akvile explains, “Certifying that a vehicle is safe without a human fallback is yet another live regulatory challenge.” Tune in as she weighs in on the regulatory and legal future of this futuristic technology. Connect and Learn More☑️ Akvile Jaseviciute | LinkedIn ☑️ Deborah Kirk | LinkedIn ☑️ Skadden | LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music “SkadBytes” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

  8. Mar 20

    BYTES: 5G — Beyond Faster Phones

    The jump from 4G to 5G isn't incremental. And it’s no small thing. “It’s a huge leap in three key areas: speed, responsiveness and capability," says Emily Griffin, a member of Skadden’s IP and Technology team in London. In this episode of Skadden’s “Bytes,” Emilly breaks down what 5G is and why it matters. As she explains, 5G delivers data rates up to 100 times faster than 4G, reduces latency to as little as one millisecond, and supports up to a million devices per square kilometer. Emily also highlights the legal complexities that businesses face in deploying private 5G networks, including issues of licensing, spectrum access, data control and compliance with privacy laws like the GDPR. Connect and Learn More☑️ Emily Griffin | LinkedIn ☑️ Deborah Kirk | LinkedIn ☑️ Skadden | LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music “SkadBytes” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

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From Skadden, "SkadBytes: Tech Innovation Meets Regulation" is a podcast exploring the critical developments shaping today's rapidly evolving tech landscape. Host Deborah Kirk and colleagues deliver focused insights on the pressing regulatory issues that matter to tech businesses, investors and industry leaders worldwide. Whether you're in-house counsel, a private equity professional, an investment banker or a business leader driving tech innovation, SkadBytes provides the strategic insights you need to navigate the intersection of innovation and regulation. If you're enjoying "SkadBytes: Tech Innovation Meets Regulation," be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don't miss any future episodes. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com. Disclaimer "SkadBytes: Tech Innovation Meets Regulation" is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

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  • Creator
    Skadden
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
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    © Copyright 2026 Skadden
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