ASEF Podcast (SLO): Marko Grobelnik on Artificial Intelligence – Between Regulation, Geopolitics, and the Future of Work [Episode #37]

In this episode of the ASEF Podcast, we delve into the world of artificial intelligence with one of Slovenia’s leading experts in the field, dr. Marko Grobelnik. With over 40 years of experience as a researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute, Grobelnik is also a co-founder of IRCAI and an advisor to several international organizations, including the OECD, European Commission, Council of Europe, and NATO.

Tune in to hear a discussion on:

• The geopolitics of artificial intelligence: What are the strategies and funding models of the leading global players—the U.S., Europe, and China?
  
• AI regulation: What are the needs and challenges, particularly with the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act and its implications?
  
• Slovenia’s role in the global AI ecosystem: Where do we stand, and what obstacles do we face?
  
• The future of AI: What are the key opportunities, risks, and how will AI reshape the labor market?

About the guest:
Marko Grobelnik is a renowned AI expert with more than four decades of experience. He is a senior researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute and frequently participates in international conferences on artificial intelligence. His areas of expertise include machine learning, data mining, and semantic technologies. In addition to his work in academia and industry, he advises the OECD, Council of Europe, NATO, represents Slovenia in international AI committees, and has been appointed as Slovenia’s Digital Champion by the European Commission.