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Jakub Szarmach (EU)

AI Governance Consultant & Compliance Expert, IP Lawyer

Jakub Szarmach (EU)

Jakub Szarmach is an IP lawyer and AI governance consultant specializing in compliance, risk mitigation, and policy development. As a contributor to the AI Governance Library, he has authored practical resources to help organizations navigate the evolving landscape of AI regulation, with a particular focus on the EU AI Act and its implications for industry.


Jakub brings deep expertise in building risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against system failures, ensuring that AI technologies are not only legally compliant but also trusted and future-proof. His research also extends to the advancement of AI legal frameworks in key Asian regions, offering a global perspective on regulatory convergence and innovation.


At the AI ON US Summit, Jakub joins the Tech Policy Team, contributing his cross-regional knowledge to high-level discussions on responsible AI practices, governance, and global policy coordination. His work supports the summit’s mission to shape an AI future rooted in ethics, resilience, and international accountability.


"AI governance requires a balanced approach that fosters innovation while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks." — Jakub Szarmach



Meet Jakub during the Morning Key Strategic Keynotes:



🎧 Featured Expert Episode - AI ON US x CTO News Thursday

📅 Recorded on March 14, 2025 | 🏷️ Topic: AI Regulation, Compliance & IP Law



EPISODE 6: AI Myths vs Reality - What Non Technical Business Leaders Must Know

In this special edition of AI ON US x CTO News Thursday, we sit down with Jakub Szarmach, a leading expert in AI regulation and intellectual property law based in Gdańsk, Poland. Jakub operates at the critical intersection of law, policy, and AI innovation. As a trusted advisor to companies and policymakers across Europe, he plays a central role in helping organizations navigate the EU AI Act, with a strong focus on risk management, third-party AI tools, and ethical deployment. Whether you're a tech leader, legal counsel, or a non-technical decision-maker, this episode will help you cut through the confusion and debunk the biggest myths surrounding AI compliance and automation.



🧠 What You'll Learn

  • Why AI is not in a legal grey zone

  • What SMEs must prepare for in the EU AI Act

  • Who holds responsibility when using third-party AI tools

  • The vital role of AI literacy in building trustworthy systems

  • How to create a transparent and accountable AI governance strategy


📌 Key Takeaway

AI regulation is here—whether you're building or integrating AI, you're accountable. Now is the time to get informed, get compliant, and build trust through responsibility.




🎙️ Bonus Episode — The DeepSeek Backlash: What It Means for Global AI Strategy


📅 Recorded: March 2025 | ⏱ Duration: 5 minutes

In this bonus edition of AI ON US x CTO News Thursday, we tackle a rising concern in the global AI landscape: Why are countries—from Europe to the U.S. to South Korea—pushing back against DeepSeek? Co-hosted by Marianne Mazaud (Co-founder, AI ON US) and John James Abadom (Founder, CTO News Thursday), this episode features expert insights from Jakub Szarmach, a European IP & AI regulation lawyer based in Poland. Together, we unpack: 🔎 Growing legal scrutiny, regional bans & geopolitical concerns, 🧠 Why aligning with the strictest frameworks—like the EU AI Act—is not just smart, it’s strategic, 📉 What this means for AI governance, vendor risk, and model selection in 2025 and beyond.

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