E223 ‘Balancing Innovation and Regulation in Europe’ with Meta’s Chris Yiu

Today’s guest is Chris Yiu, Director of Public Policy, Northern Europe at Meta. In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of AI innovation and the challenges of regulation. With his extensive experience in technology policy and AI governance, Chris provides compelling insights into the current landscape and future potential of AI, particularly focusing on how Europe are navigating these waters. Topics include: 0:00 How the AI Awards showcased diverse innovators driving societal and business progress 1:42 Why Europe lags US and China in AI innovation 3:55 Hoe the UK prioritizes growth, pragmatic AI regulation and innovation 5:40 Rapid AI outpaces Europe’s complex, fragmented regulations 8:40 How Meta uses AI to empower businesses and drive innovation 10:50 Hands-on experimentation with accessible AI tools empowers innovation 13:23 Why Europe debates AI regulation reform to boost innovation 15:47 How Europe risks underutilizing AI’s transformative potential due to regulations

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E223 ‘Balancing Innovation and Regulation in Europe’ with Meta’s Chris Yiu is an episode from AI Ireland Podcast by AI Ireland.

This episode is 00:22:19 long.

This episode was published on Dec 11, 2025.

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