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Jon Donenberg

Deputy Director – Technology, National Economic Council, USA

Jon Donenberg serves as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council. He is an expert on the intersection of technology, business, law, and public policy, and previously served in a variety of government roles, including as Chief of Staff to Sen. Warren (D-MA), Chief Counsel to Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT), as an aide to Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) and as a law clerk to Judge Harry T. Edwards of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois, the University of Cambridge, and Yale Law School.

 

09.00 - 09.50

Tuesday Plenary Agenda Day 2

Panel 1: Grasping the Opportunities and Threats of AI and Digital Transformation

  • What should governments be focusing on now, from the next Working Programme of the European Commission to other jurisdictions?
  • How should tech regulation and implementation balance the risks and opportunities of AI adoption and digital transformation
  • Fostering innovation and adoption: which industry sectors face the greatest opportunities and challenges?
  • Ensuring a human-centred and equitable approach to AI adoption
  • Addressing the intellectual property rights issues around generative AI