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AI is changing the game, but with all this innovation, we’ve got some big questions to tackle. Where is AI regulation headed, and what does this mean for startups? How can we balance innovation with the need for safety and compliance? - Kevin Schawinski, CEO of Modulos AG - Petar Tsankov, CEO of LatticeFlow AI - Claudia Keller, Partner and Co-Head of Technology & Law They’ll be exploring how technology can actually help navigate these regulatory waters and keep innovation alive. Link to the event below

#MEET 👉 Aptus.AI 👈 Aptus.AI is an innovative #startup, founded in Pisa by Andrea Tesei, PhD and Lorenzo De Mattei, with the aim of transforming compliance activities from a mere obligation and cost center into a lever to generate business opportunities. To achieve this, the company has developed proprietary #AI #technology 🤖 that generates machine-readable versions of legal documents, making all relevant national and European regulations easily accessible and consultable for companies and institutions operating in high regulated sectors. Discover more about our new portfolio company ➡ https://lnkd.in/d-YQcYRh #P101Venutures #VentureCapital #PortfolioCompany #NewInvestment #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Tech

🤖 What Makes an AI Invention Patentable? In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, protecting AI-driven innovations is no longer optional—it’s essential. For innovators, startups, and tech companies, understanding what makes an AI invention patentable can unlock immense value and secure a competitive edge. The Challenges 📌 Clarity on Protection: Many innovators struggle to navigate complex legal frameworks to safeguard their groundbreaking AI technologies. ⚡ Patentability Criteria: Determining if an AI invention meets key criteria—novelty, utility, and non-obviousness—can be daunting. The fear of rejection or losing competitive advantage is real. 🎯 Maximizing Commercial Potential: Strong intellectual property rights are crucial to not only protect innovations but also enhance their market value. 💡 Pro Tip Partner with experts to assess your AI invention’s patentability and create a robust application. Their guidance can make all the difference in securing a strong IP position. 🚀 Let’s Discuss What challenges have you encountered while patenting AI-driven technologies? Share your experiences or reach out for insights—we’d love to hear from you! #ArtificialIntelligence #Patents #AIPatents #InnovationProtection #TechInnovation #IPStrategy #StartupSuccess #GenerativeAI #TechEntrepreneurship #PatentLaw

🚀 Exciting Times in the Tech World! 🚀 In the midst of rapid technological advancements, ethics and innovation are at the forefront of our industry's discussions. Recent controversies, like the one involving Y Combinator and the cloning of AI technologies, highlight essential debates on fairness, intellectual property, and competitive practices. 🔍 **Key Takeaways:** 1. **Innovation & Integrity:** Startups must balance groundbreaking technologies with ethical standards. 2. **Ethics in Tech:** Accelerators play a critical role in ensuring adherence to ethical norms. 3. **Community Responsibility:** We must foster a collaborative ecosystem that rewards genuine innovation. ✨ Let's strive to protect original ideas and nurture a culture of ethical innovation. Every challenge brings an opportunity for learning and growth. Together, we can build a future that champions integrity and creativity! 💡 "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." - Steve Jobs [#InnovationJourney, #TechEthics, #StartupCommunity, #LeadershipInTech, #FutureOfInnovation] READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/g-gzDKat JOIN AI COMMUNITY: https://lnkd.in/gPbYCbr8

inspeq ai, a pioneer in responsible AI development platforms, has secured a notable INR 9.1 crore investment in its pre-Series-A round, driven by a consortium of prominent investors including Sure Valley Ventures, Delta Partners Ltd., and Plug and Play Tech Center. Renowned tech executives such as Gaurav Singh Kushwaha and Prateek Dixit, among others, also participated in the funding. Founded by tech veterans Apoorva Kumar and Ramanujam Macharla Vijayakumar in 2023, Inspeq AI's LLM Ops platform aims to accelerate enterprise AI application development while ensuring safety and reliability. The investment underscores Inspeq AI's commitment to advancing global AI safety standards and enhancing performance. With its comprehensive AI Ops platform, Inspeq AI addresses key challenges in AI deployment, achieving significant improvements in Large Language Model (LLM) performance and security. The funding will fuel the company's expansion efforts, including product development and market expansion across India, Ireland, and the UK. #InspeqAI #AISafety #AIDevelopment #VentureCapital #SureValleyVentures #DeltaPartners #PlugAndPlay #LLMOps #EnterpriseAI #Investment #startup55

I really hope JD Vance's anti-big tech/trust stance opens doors for innovation in heavily regulated industries. Given his background with Peter Thiel in VC and their shared belief that over-regulation stifles progress, Vance would be perfect to champion 'regulatory sandboxes' - controlled environments that level the playing field by allowing startups to compete against tech giants (who are better equipped to handle regulatory burdens) and test innovations with relaxed oversight, previously pioneered in the UK and other countries. Interestingly, I found out that the EU is already moving in this direction with their "AI Act", which includes plans for mandatory AI regulatory sandboxes across member states by 2026. These sandboxes aim to balance innovation with compliance, potentially providing a model for other regions. If implemented safely in the U.S., such sandboxes could reduce regulatory uncertainty, potentially increasing funding and innovation power for startups in critical areas like AI-driven healthcare (think drug discovery and disease diagnosis). This approach could also align with Vance's interest in spurring innovation beyond coastal tech hubs. However, the challenge lies in balancing innovation with safety, especially in high-stakes fields like healthcare. Could a similar approach in the U.S., championed by figures like Vance, help American AI startups compete globally while addressing regulatory concerns?

Data centres across the globe are feeling the strain as more and more companies invest in #ArtificialIntelligence solutions. This is a crucial time for #Innovation within the industry, and as the demand for AI continues to exponentially increase, we need to stop looking at the major tech companies and start looking at the smaller #StartUps and #SmallBusinesses. It's in these corners that we'll find the answer to the question of sustainable AI, and we all need to be ready to listen and learn. #FinTech is a natural environment to develop and explore the future of AI, and I wholeheartedly believe it'll be this sector that discovers how to crack the environmental code and innovate responsibly. #Sustainability

🚨 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗲?🚨 The AI Act is here, and it’s shaking up the tech world in Europe 🌍 While it aims to protect citizens, many startup founders worry it could slow innovation and push talent away. What’s the solution? Our CEO & Co-founder Lamin thinks it could be a certification system that balances ethical AI with growth opportunities 💡 Read our latest article linked in the comments where Lamin explains how tech startups we can find a way to thrive within these new regulations. #AIact #TechRegulation

🇺🇲 🇨🇳 🇪🇺 Many things have been said about how Europe is falling behind on AI and the role of regulation in that challenge. In my POV, we need accept that Europe isn't the US or China and understand how European companies can be unique, considering our culture and history. 🇪🇺 Responsible AI as a competitive advantage - I belive we can turn legal requirements and "Thinking Slow"culture (ref. to Kahneman) to a competitive advantage. Volvo did it with seatbelts and airbags, German Engineering with premium attention to detail. Let’s build on that thinking! 🏅Certification is key - full implementation of the AI act is 3 years away, but uncertainty sets in now. We need a recognised certification to navigate the now. Let's be frontrunners in the race for AI you can trust, and have the label to show for it! Check our the article - now more accessible than every on our new blog page ✍🏾

Navigating Compliance: Challenges for Startups Under Al Regulation Startups are pivotal in the Al innovation ecosystem, yet they face unique challenges under the compliance requirements of the EU Al Act (AIA). For high-risk Al providers, compliance is particularly daunting, from the tight timelines to ambiguous guidelines. Technical standards, regulatory sandboxes, and conformity assessments have short compliance periods, which may overwhelm smaller companies with limited resources. Additionally, there is an ongoing debate over the lack of clarity in defining startups versus small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the Act, which further complicates compliance. Without clear incentives and guidance tailored to their unique needs, startups may struggle to meet the AIA's requirements, potentially stifling innovation. Addressing these challenges with a startup-focused support system is essential to ensuring that small innovators can contribute to the AI landscape without sacrificing compliance. By: Nafeesa Alshaala Founder & CEO DiploTech Solutions #KeepingUpWithAl #DiploTechSolutions #AlEthics #AI #FutureTrends #Compliance #NavigatingCompliance #AIRegulation #Challenges