This episode introduces the AI + Planetary Justice Alliance, a global collective examining the full, material lifecycle of large-scale AI systems.
They challenge the notion of "seamless" technology by tracing AI's impacts from resource extraction and manufacturing to disposal, emphasising its massive consumption of water.
Sara Marcucci, Lakshmee Vinayak Sharma and Nicolás Marín Navas illustrate these impacts with concrete examples, such as water shortages in Taiwan from semiconductor production and data centres being built on indigenous lands in Brazil.
Using a "planetary justice" lens, the Alliance connects these environmental harms to social and geopolitical injustices, arguing for a holistic approach that considers both human communities and the broader ecosystem.
The conversation will continue in Part 2, which will delve into the Alliance's specific projects.
Host: Victor Henriquez Díaz
Guests: Sara Marcucci, Lakshmee Vinayak Sharma and Nicolás Marín Navas
Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Felipe Alvarez Vega, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Wiykiynyuy Fogue Leslyarode
Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay
Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda
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In this episode of DCU Digital Law Perspectives, host Victor Henriquez Diaz interviews Marianna Ryzhova , a data and privacy corporate lawyer, about her research on data privacy considerations in clinical trials within the Italian and Swiss legal frameworks. The discussion covers the impact of GDPR on clinical trials, the importance of data protection, and the challenges of balancing innovation in health technology with compliance to data protection laws. Marianna emphasizes the need for continuous adaptation of legal frameworks to support medical research while safeguarding individual rights.
Host: Victor Henriquez Díaz
Guest: Marianna Ryzhova
Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega.
Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay
Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda.
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In this kick-off episode of Season 2, host Victor Henriquez Díaz sits down with privacy and cybersecurity lawyer Joseph Boyer to explore the legal and ethical challenges of AI-powered credit scoring. From biased algorithms to transparency gaps, they dive into how automated lending systems impact fairness, access, and accountability — and whether the EU’s latest regulations go far enough. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, law, and financial justice.
Host: Victor Henriquez Díaz
Guest: Joseph Boyer
Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega.
Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay
Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda.
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In this episode, together with Erasmus Mundus scholar, Lawyer and Azerbaijan native Rafiga Malikova, we discuss the digital regulation developments in Azerbaijan and how the effects of the GDPR continue to ripple across the world.
Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Guest: Rafiga Malikova
Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega.
Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay
Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda.
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Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland.
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In this episode, together with AI Engineer & Legal Scholar and native Algerian Hichem Semmar, we discuss the digital regulation context in Algeria and the difficulties the country has had to overcome in order to trade with the EU market.
Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Guest: Hichem Semmar
Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega.
Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay
Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda.
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Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland.
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In this episode, together with Lawyer and Mexican Citizen Andrea Marrufo we discuss the digital landscape in Mexico and the challenges that are present in the country and the region for creating uniform and inclusive policies and norms.
Notes: This episode was recorded in January 2024 and since then there has been a new president election in Mexico in June 2024.
Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Guest: Andrea Marrufo Aranda
Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega.
Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay
Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda.
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Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland.
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In this second episode, we discuss the UAE's Digital Legislation landscape, its interesting approach to artificial intelligence and how it has established itself as a leader in the subject.
Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Guest: Daniel Whooley
Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega.
Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay
Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda.
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Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland.
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The pilot episode of the DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster's podcast.
In this episode, we explore current developments in digital legislation and policy in China and question traditional views on the country.
Correction notice: Where Mr Arafat Manab said interim report he meant to say interim measures.
Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Guest: Meem Arafat Manab
Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega.
Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega
Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay
Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda.
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Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland.
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