Best Merkur Podcasts (2024)

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Biomechanics, OI, and the Future of Accessibility: A Conversation with Francois Van Der Watt 31:56

6d ago31:56

31:56

In the latest episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Francois Van Der Watt, CPO, LPO, a certified orthotist-prosthetist and owner of Van Der Watt Prosthetics & Orthotics. Together, they explore cutting-edge advancements in running prosthetics, covering topics like bench alignment and the imperative for manufacturers to integrate t…

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Fabrication, interprofessional collaboration, and advocacy: A Conversation with Lindi Mitsou 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

In this episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO, a clinical applied assistant professor of prosthetics and orthotics at the University of Hartford, and co-chair of the Academy's Fabrication Sciences Society. They discuss recent advancements and trends in prosthetic and orthotic fabrication, highlighting the …

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Tailored Care, Collaboration and Creative Solutions: A Conversation with Merkur Alimasaj and Lauren Levey 24:36

3M ago24:36

24:36

In the latest episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Merkur Alimasaj, an engineer in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Universität Heidelberg in Heidelberg, Germany, and Lauren Levey, CPO, MSPO, prosthetics program director at Boston Orthotics and Prosthetics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They discuss…

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Mental Health, Peer Support, and Resilience: A Conversation with Mona Patel 30:30

4M ago30:30

30:30

In the latest episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Mona Patel, LCSW, founder and executive director of the San Antonio Amputee Foundation. Together, they discuss the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month, exploring Patel's impactful journey in supporting the limb loss community. They touch on the profound influence of pe…

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Advocacy, Impact and, So Every BODY Can Move: A Conversation with Nicole Ver Kuilen 31:58

5M ago31:58

31:58

In this episode, recorded live at the 50th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Chicago last week, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Nicole Ver Kuilen, disability advocate and champion of the So Every BODY Can Move initiative. They discuss the crucial role of advocacy within the O&P profession, the remarkable achievement…

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Osseointegration, Innovation, and Engagement - A Conversation with Glen Thompson and Matthew Garibaldi 31:55

6M ago31:55

31:55

In this episode, recorded live at the 50th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Chicago last week, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Glen Thompson, MS, CPO, and Matthew Garibaldi, MS, CPO, to talk about the Academy's new Bone-Anchored Prosthetics scientific society. They discuss the emerging interest with bone-anchored p…

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Policy, Collaboration, and Coding - A Conversation with Bruce "Mac" McClellan 28:31

7M ago28:31

28:31

In this episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Bruce "Mac" McClellan, CPO, LPO, FISPO, FAAOP(D), a licensed prosthetist-orthotist, chair of the Academy's Public Policy Committee and member of the National O&P Alliance Steering Committee. Together, they delve into the crucial role of the Public Policy Committee in shaping the lands…

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Gait Analysis, Training, and Hands-on Content - A Conversation with Sara Marmar + Kiley Armstrong 31:19

8M ago31:19

31:19

In the season 2 premier, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with the co-chairs of the Academy's Gait Society, Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO, certified orthotist at Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and Sara Marmar, MS, MPO, LPO, certified orthotist-prosthetist at Orthotic Care Services in Minnesota. The three talk about gait analysis …

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47. The secrets of unlocking business value with your data strategy 51:03

9M ago51:03

51:03

In the 47th episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert talks to Maritza Curry, Head of Data at RCS South Africa, to explore practical insights into developing effective data strategies. The discussion delves into the importance of solid data management and data governance. It also covers the topic of whether an AI strategy is…

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Osseointegration, approaches and limb restoration - A conversation with Dr. Jason Stoneback 27:57

9M ago27:57

27:57

In episode 12, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Dr. Jason Stoneback, chief of orthopedic trauma and fracture surgery, and the director of the limb restoration and osseointegration programs at the University of Colorado Hospital. The two talk about bone-anchored prosthetics, Stoneback's introduction to osseointegration, different appr…

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Wartime O&P care, running a business and new technology - A conversation with Steve Lindsley 23:44

10M ago23:44

23:44

In episode 11, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Steve Lindsley, a certified prosthetist and the Academy's liaison to the VA, and member of the Academy's Lower-Limb Orthotics Society. In honor of Veterans Awareness Month, the two talk about Lindsley's journey in providing O&P care in Iraq and the logistics needed to be successful, ins…

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46. How to (finally) move your AI products to production 51:30

11M ago51:30

51:30

In the 46th episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert is talking to Wolfgang Weidinger, AI, Data Science, and Analytics Coordinator at Generali Insurance, Austria, and Chairman Of The Board at the Vienna Data Science Group. Wolfgang is a seasoned data scientist with tons of experience managing AI, data science, and analytics…

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Spinal orthotics, naming conventions and a team approach - A conversation with Kara Davis 27:16

11M ago27:16

27:16

In episode 10, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Kara Davis, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, a certified and licensed prosthetist orthotist with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas, and secretary of the Academy's Spinal Orthotics Society. The two talk about the role and impact of O&P on the spina bifida patient population, treatment fo…

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45. Mastering AI & Data Governance with Mastercard's Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer, Caroline Louveaux 36:41

11M ago36:41

36:41

In this episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert, Chief Trust Officer at MOSTLY AI, sits down with Caroline Louveaux, Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer at Mastercard, to explore the evolving landscape of data privacy and AI governance. Caroline shares her insights on topics ranging from privacy-enhancing technolog…

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Sailing Ship Vega - Passion and challenges in the sailing world 33:21

12M ago33:21

33:21

Berth in the Netherlands, Amsterdam, Kaap de Groene Hoop and beforehand in Harlingen. The story of Vega in a commercial sailing business world. Chief mate Nadja, Captain Felix and ship's cook Owen on board the Vega. Business, sailing and cooking on board. Since June 2022 the crew wants to set sails to cross the Atlantic, now it's summer 2023. The V…

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Vascular Health, Gait Impact and Patient Care Trends - A Conversation with Séamus Kennedy 30:44

12M ago30:44

30:44

In episode 9, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(D), a certified pedorthist and active member of the Academy’s Gait Society. The two talk about Kennedy's career journey as a pedorthist, the importance of vascular health and its impact on gait, new trends in patient care, and his long-time involve…

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44. Data Literacy and AI for All with DataCamp 57:45

12M ago57:45

57:45

What is data and AI literacy, and why is it central to DataCamp's mission? In this episode, our host, Alexandra Ebert, MOSTLY AI's Chief Trust Officer, had the chance to talk to truly like-minded people. DataCamp's CEO and co-founder, Jo Cornelissen, and Maggie Remynse, VP of Curriculum, have both seen firsthand how transformative knowledge and acc…

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CAD, Technology and Mentorship - A Conversation with Brian Emling 29:30

1y ago29:30

29:30

In episode 8, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Brian Emling, MSPO, CPO, LPO, a prosthetist orthotist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's CAD/CAM Society. The two talk about Emling's journey in O&P, getting young people interested in the profession, the importance of mentorship, his interest in CAD/CAM and t…

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#1 Sailors and History Vega - SailCargoInc 27:41

1y ago27:41

27:41

The Vega is in the Netherlands, Harlingen. Since June 2022 the crew wants to set sails to cross the Atlantic, now it's summer 2023. Background about being on the ship. An ambitious project, a kind of dream, which becomes reality. In a depressing modern world of pollution, greed, inequality of wealth, there are solutions, there is hope. The Vega giv…

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Cranial Helmets, Scanning Technology and Working in Pediatrics - A Conversation with Jessica Corso 21:14

1y ago21:14

21:14

In episode 7, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down Jessica Corso, CO, LO, FAAOP, a certified orthotist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's Craniofacial Society. In honor of National Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Awareness Month, the two talk about Corso's career journey and her interest in a craniofacial specialty, …

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43. Driving change in Payments: Strategies for success 33:03

1y ago33:03

33:03

Recorded live at the Money2020 Europe conference, Alexandra Ebert, MOSTLY AI's Chief Trust Officer talks to Sulabh Agarwal, Accenture's Global Head of Payments. Sulabh shares his insights on the changing landscape of the payments industry and the factors driving its transformation. He highlights the influence of technology and the role of payments …

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42. On the future of digital health - and how to get there with Dr. Meshari Alwashmi 46:13

1y ago46:13

46:13

In this episode, we are joined by our esteemed guest, Dr. Meshari Alwashmi, a prominent Digital Health Scientist whose expertise spans not only extensive research but also a successful track record as a serial entrepreneur and trusted advisor to digital health initiatives. Prepare to be enlightened as we uncover the latest trends and advancements p…

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Spinal Orthotics, Scoliosis and Establishing a Code - A Conversation with Scott Thach 29:40

1y ago29:40

29:40

In episode 6, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO, LPO, a certified prosthetist orthotist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's Spinal Orthotics Society. In honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month, the two talk about Thach's career journey and professional gratification of treating pediatric patient…

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41. Synthetic data for impact: how to innovate in health insurance with Daniela Pak-Graf, Merkur Innovation Lab 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

51:56

In this episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert interviews Daniela Pak-Graf, the managing director of Merkur Innovation Lab — the innovation arm of Merkur Insurance. Daniela shares her tips and best practices for innovating with data in one of the most conservative and sensitive industries, health insurance. Tune in to fin…

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40. Synthetic data beyond privacy: data augmentation powered by AI 46:03

1+ y ago46:03

46:03

The 40th episode is a special one. We invited MOSTLY AI's Chief Product Officer, Mario Scriminaci, to quiz him about synthetic data technology and how the filed is progressing beyond the data privacy use case. Mario will share how MOSTLY AI is developing its synthetic data platform to provide users with easy and fast data augmentation tools. The fr…

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Behavioral Science, Mentors and Clinical Skills - A Conversation with John. T. Brinkmann 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

In episode 5, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with John T. Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP(D), an associate professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University and chair of The Academy's Behavioral Science Society. The two talk about Brinkmann's career journey and professional choices, the importance of mentorship, educati…

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39. What you didn't know about AI transparency with Rania Wazir, co-founder and AI expert 52:57

1+ y ago52:57

52:57

In episode 39 of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert, Chief Trust Officer at MOSTLY AI, is joined by Rania Wasir, co-founder and CTO of leiwand.ai, to discuss AI transparency, the misconceptions surrounding AI transparency and fairness, and why having a standard for transparency is important. The episode also explores the concept…

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Lower Limb Prosthetics, ”The Rules” and Residency - A Conversation with John Rheinstein 25:45

1+ y ago25:45

25:45

In episode 4, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with John Rheinstein, CP, FAAOP(D), a board certified prosthetist and chair of The Academy's Lower Limb Prosthetics Society. The two talk about Rheinstein's career as a residency director, the "rules of prosthetics," his passion for post-op care, and his involvement in the Lower Limb Prosthet…

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38. Building trusted ML products with Karin Schöfegger (Ex-Google & N26) 54:42

1+ y ago54:42

54:42

Karin Schöfegger is a seasoned ML product manager who knows how to create successful AI/ML products and mitigate the risks involved. In this episode, she shares her insights about challenges in building AI products. Tune in to learn about: How to align the business side and the data science side of product development What's the difference between …

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Gait Analysis, Pediatrics and Getting Involved - A Conversation with Sara Marmar + Kiley Armstrong 27:06

1+ y ago27:06

27:06

In episode 3, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with the co-chairs of The Academy's Gait Society, Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO, Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist at Rise Prosthetics + Orthotics, and Sara Marmar, MS, MPO, LPO, Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist at Orthotic Care Services. The three talk about gait analysis, their passion and int…

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37. How to effectively audit AI (and what to do today to get a head start on AI Act compliance) 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

52:04

Kicking off season three of the Data Democratization podcast, our host, Alexandra Ebert, MOSTLY AI's Chief Trust Officer, talks to Ryan Carrier, Founder and Executive Director of the NGO For Humanity. Ryan's mission at For Humanity is to translate emerging AI regulation into auditable criteria, helping to build an AI ecosystem that people can trust…

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Fabrication Sciences, Networking and Involvement - A Conversation with Duffy Felmlee 28:05

1+ y ago28:05

28:05

In episode 2, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Duffy Felmlee, MSP, COP, FAAOP, an Associate Professor for the Prosthetics and Orthotics Program within the College of ENHP at the University of Hartford, and co-chair of the Academy Fabrication Sciences Society. The two talk about fabrication sciences and its evolution, Duffy’s O&P care…

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Upper Limb Prosthetics, Career Journeys and Mentorship - A Conversation with Chris Baschuk 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

36:01

In our inaugural episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D), director of clinical services for Point Design, and chair of the Upper Limb Prosthetics Society of The Academy. The two talk about Chris' O&P career path, the importance of mentorship, his involvement with the Upper Limb Prosthetics Society …

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5/5 Shipyard Ceiba Welcome To Sail Cargo 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

What you do has an impact and you have to decide what kind of impact you are. Stories about hard work and happiness with passion. Building ships, planting trees. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Discover the sustainable shipyard with animals and plants like lizards, monkeys, and mango trees. A shipyard in the jungle. Dreams come true. Companies li…

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O&P Clinical Care Insiders Trailer 1:01:13

1+ y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

The American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists presents O&P Clinical Care Insiders hosted by Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), a podcast featuring discussions about clinical care topics with leaders of The Academy's Scientific Societies and the O&P profession. Check out the trailer for season one!By American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

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36. The secrets of building an AI-ready culture with Noelle 50:04

2y ago50:04

50:04

Noelle knows her stuff when it comes to implementing and scaling AI while, at the same time, keeping everyone content and on board. With experience leading teams at Microsoft, NPR and Amazon, she is well-versed in the day-to-day challenges of building an AI-ready culture and knows how to overcome them. She specializes in conversational AI, voice te…

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4/5 Astillero Verde The Green Shipyard 28:14

2y ago28:14

28:14

Trees, wildlife, animals and a philosophy which changes the planet. Now or never. Focused, pushing trough everything, amazing people, knowing that they are doing good. January 2022 at Astillero Verde visions become true. Building Ceiba and planting more trees then used for constructing the wooden cargo vessel. Saving the planet is possible. Work fo…

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3/5 Flag Ship Ceiba, Work, Life, Business 17:55

2y ago17:55

17:55

Episode 3/5: Built from the scratch, Ceiba the largest wooden sailing vessel. The amazing way of living and working at the shipyard in the jungele of Costa Rica. Media Manager Jeremy Starn dives in with us. Support Podcast with a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/peggymerkur Further information https://www.sailcargo.inc/ https://www.astilleroverde.org/ http…

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35. Striking a balance - a conversation about privacy with Meta's Pedro Pavón 52:08

2y ago52:08

52:08

Pedro Pavón is the Global Policy Director responsible for monetization, privacy, and fairness at Meta. Pedro is a professor of law and a certified privacy professional who talked to us about the state of privacy and fairness. Meta has been the focus of attention for its role in society and the public discourse. Pedro sheds light on some of the chal…

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2/5 Shipyard Storys 26:18

2y ago26:18

26:18

How is it to work and live at the amazing shipyard in the mangroves, the jungle? The world's largest wooden sailing cargo ship Ceiba is being built right now in Costa Rica, pacific coast. Episode 2 of 5: Storys of the volunteer workers at Ceiba. Shipyard in the mangroves. Support Podcast with a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/peggymerkur Further informati…

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1/5 La Ceiba Biggest Sailing Cargo Ship 33:11

2y ago33:11

33:11

An amazing environmental movement: the world's biggest wooden sailing cargo ship in the mangroves is being built right now. In a growing community, it provides work, shares knowledge, and has changed the world since 2016. Millions of dollars are invested in one of the most pore financial districts in the world. Episode 1 of 5: The three founders, D…

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34. AI ethics is science, not just philosophy - a practical guide with Reid Blackman 1:27:31

2y ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Author of a best-seller book for AI ethics, Ethical machines, Reid's mission is to educate business leaders about the practical reality of AI ethics. Business leaders need to understand ethics if they care about their brands. As Reid says, you can't math your way out of AI bias. Issues of ethics need to be addressed head-on, and those at the top mu…

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33. Fair synthetic data and ethical AI in healthcare with Humana 1:00:13

2y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

The Data Democratization Podcast is back with an intriguing episode giving us a glimpse into the future of healthcare. Just like with any industry, AI is set to revolutionize how health insurers and healthcare service providers work. Improving patient outcomes is a great way to maximize the positive impact. However, the risks, as well as the opport…

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32. A journey through the global data privacy landscape with Omer Tene 57:00

2+ y ago57:00

57:00

Omer Tene is a well-known data privacy expert, who led the International Association of Privacy Professionals for years. He has a deep and global understanding of data privacy legilsations as they stand in 2022 and has a pretty good grasp on the trends and about the way things are likely to evolve globally. Tune in to learn about the latest news on…

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31. How to get value out of PETs in banking with Ville Sointu 49:18

2+ y ago49:18

49:18

Ville Sointu is leading the Emerging Technologies team at one of Europe's biggest banks, Nordea. In this episode, he shares his advice and insights about adopting new technologies in famously conservative financial environments. Ville is also a host of the podcast entitled Fintech Daydreaming where he covers fintech topics with his guests from the …

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30. From meaningless guarantees to strong data privacy with Yves-Alexandre de Montjoye 1:06:31

2+ y ago1:06:31

1:06:31

In this episode we talked to a prominent scientist from the data privacy field, Yves-Alexandre de Montjoye. He is an assistant professor at the Imperial College London, leading the Computational Privacy Group. A lot of fascinating privacy questions came up about behavioral data, k-anonymity, differential privacy and meaningless privacy guarantees t…

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29. Unpacking the Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework with Scott Marcus, Bruegel 50:03

2+ y ago50:03

50:03

The recently announced Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework will foster data flows between the US and the EU, addressing the concerns raised by the Schrems II. decision. The US-made an unprecedented commitment to strengthen the privacy protection applicable to US signals intelligence activities within the new framework. New safeguards will be imple…

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28. Data challenges in software testing with Maaret Pyhäjärvi 38:14

2+ y ago38:14

38:14

We talked to an amazingly experienced and visionary test engineer to find out all about her challenges and inspirations. Alexandra and Maaret covered a lot of ground in the testing landscape, from everyday testing challenges to best practices and to visions of the future. According to Maaret, testing is about breaking illusions and we couldn't agre…

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27. Stop relying on the Brussels Effect: On effective digital policymaking and negotiating transatlantic data flows with Andrea Renda, CEPS 58:55

2+ y ago58:55

58:55

What does it take to create effective digital policies? Why does the AI Act only go half-way - and what else needs to happen to ensure meaningful regulation of AI? How could the EU and the US overcome the challenges of negotiating transatlantic dataflows? And why should the EU might consider to stop relying on the Brussels Effect and instead get do…

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26. The synthetic data future with Tobi Hann, CEO of MOSTLY AI 26:16

2+ y ago26:16

26:16

What's synthetic data's future, and what's behind the synthetic data hype? This episode is all about synthetic data. We spoke to Tobi Hann, CEO of MOSTLY AI, the world's leading synthetic data company about the opportunities and challenges surrounding this important data tool. MOSTLY AI's recent Series B funding round is the biggest investment for …

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