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Julie Lübken

Digital Policy Consultant

A French and German national, Julie is currently based in Brussels, where they work as a Digital Policy Consultant. Julie is passionate about the intersection of politics, technology and society – spending most of their time thinking about how regulation can facilitate humanity’s coexistence with the digital world.

Prior to this, they studied for their Master’s degree at Leiden University in International Relations and Diplomacy. Julie has extensive experience in journalism and research. As a freelance journalist, they wrote about tech, European policy and international news. Their research interests are largely focused on Big Tech’s influence on international relations and politics, as well as the role and risks presented by AI.

 

Content by Julie Lübken

Commentary

The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act – a golden opportunity for global AI regulation

Today, the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force. NEVER member and Digital Policy Consultant Julie Lübken argues that the EU’s AI Act, pre-dating similar efforts to regulate AI in the UK and the US, could lay the groundwork for global AI governance. She writes that the legislation should also mark the start of a discussion with other countries, such as China, for a worldwide effort, engaging with policymakers, businesses, and civil society, to better understand AI, harness its potential and mitigate risk.

1 August 2024 | Julie Lübken