Maxime Ricard

🤖 AI & tech policy in the EU
🎓 @MaastrichtU & @UniversiteLiege alumnus
👾 @StarWars nerd

[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

@Allied4Startups has united with 19 trade associations and 26 leading companies to advocate for strategic actions to:

1️⃣ Empower European #tech and boost #competitiveness;
2️⃣ Create smart regulations;
3️⃣ Ensure effective enforcement.

➡️ https://t.co/vX5kNFr9pp

[European Tech Alliance @eutechalliance]

🚀Europe must boost its competitiveness by empowering its tech sector!

Together with 19 trade associations and 26 companies, we’re advocating for:
🥇Real tech competitiveness
🎯 Smart regulations
📥Effective enforcement

It’s time for Europe to lead in tech!

[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

🌟 We’re excited to welcome @kallefahlvik as our new Jr. Startup Lifecycle Officer! With hands-on experience at OECD and UNCTAD, and a Swedish #tech startup, Kalle brings a fresh perspective. He’ll focus on #startup issues, scaling, and EU competitiveness. Welcome onboard, Kalle!

[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

The Commission’s White Paper on Europe’s digital infrastructure needs emphasises strong #digital frameworks, however the proposed #networkfees threaten this vision.

Check out our op-ed on why #netneutrality is imperative for #startups👇

https://t.co/rGaO45ShQJ

[Théophane Hartmann @theophane_h]

Associations of European 🇪🇺 startups called for more integration of the EU’s single market to better support innovators in a political declaration

- @Euractiv & @eaTechEU
https://t.co/UFG2C5Nl7Z

[Star Wars @starwars]

Happy birthday to the Maker, George Lucas!

[Maxime Ricard @MaxDanRicard]

@GregoireGaonach @mepassistants Quand deux passions se rencontrent!

[Maxime Ricard @MaxDanRicard]

@GregoireGaonach @PolicyMateEU This looks amazing, you’re a star! Félicitations mon cher @GregoireGaonach 😊

[Maxime Ricard @MaxDanRicard]

Very proud of this video about @Allied4Startups’ thoughts on the 🇧🇪 Presidency of @EUCouncil.

Starring… your humble servant!

[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

As you're likely aware, Belgium, the land of delicious waffles 🧇, world-renowned chocolate 🍫, and exceptional beer 🍺, has recently taken over the Presidency of @EUCouncil. But what does it mean for #startups?

To discover our insights, check out the brief video below. 👇

[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

1/4 | 🤔 How are #AI and #privacy concerns related and what is their impact on #startups? Both policymakers and startups understand the need to address these issues, but the risks of overlap between the #AIAct and the #GDPR are real…

Keep scrolling to reveal an infographic 🤫

[Empire @empiremagazine]

This is where the fun begins. Empire celebrates 25 years of the #StarWars prequels – speaking to Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman & more in brand new interviews. Two collectible covers, art by @paulshipper. Out Thurs 15 Feb.

READ MORE: https://t.co/RK0J0OwI0e

[IMCO Committee Press @EP_SingleMarket]

AI Act ‼️ the trilogue agreement was approved by Coreper today.

Next step ➡️ Vote in @EP_SingleMarket & @EP_Justice on 13 February

⏩️ Final vote in April I plenary

[Sophie Petitjean @SophiePTJ]

L'Allemagne va soutenir l'accord sur le règlement pour l'IA lors du vote de ce 2 février⬇️. Qu'en sera-t-il de la France? Selon une info @Contexte , une RIM se tient ce soir pour en décider - @Jamal_ELH @isabelcmandic #AIAct @DigitalEU @IoanDragosT @brandobenifei @ReclaimYourFace

[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

🇪🇺 The @EU_Commission just unveiled its AI Innovation Package, aiming to support European #startups in crafting trustworthy #AI. Eager to know the perks for startups and its connection to the #AIAct negotiations? Dive into our latest blog post! ➡️ https://t.co/ia8KSswu8V

[Star Wars @starwars]

The Mandalorian and Grogu are headed to the big screen.

Directed by Jon Favreau, and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian & Grogu will go into production later this year.

This is the Way.

https://t.co/LMRjrje9Dw

[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

Yesterday, our Policy Manager @MaxDanRicard represented @Allied4Startups at an online seminar by @global_oxford, sharing his insights on establishing globally consistent #AI governance amidst geopolitical tensions. 🌍 Full scoop 👉 https://t.co/MV4hAWb5Zq

[Maxime Ricard @MaxDanRicard]

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[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

Have a #startup-inspired Christmas! 🎄Dive into our latest blog post to unwrap the potential gifts 🎁 of EU policies we hope to see wrapped up under the Belgian Presidency 👉 https://t.co/rDtqmEn99v

[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

It’s official! 🎉 The EP plenary gave a big thumbs up 👍 to adopting the INI report on #startups and #scaleups. Check out our recent press release for all the deets ➡️ https://t.co/nTwKLkB0M8

[ITRE Committee Press @EP_Industry]

Increasing innovation, industrial and technological competitiveness through a favourable environment for start-ups and scale-ups - #EPlenary adopts report by @tsvetypenkova
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[Maxime Ricard @MaxDanRicard]

Discover @Allied4Startups’ take on the #AIAct agreement in our latest thread ⤵️

And ICYMI, we’re partnering with @SteptoeLLP to help #startups comply with the upcoming law! 🤝 More here: https://t.co/kqpTHpW4W5

[Allied for Startups @Allied4Startups]

Last Friday, the #AIAct's final trilogue went down! 🤖 Following a 36-hour negotiation marathon spread over 3 days, the EP and EU Council ultimately reached a provisional agreement 🤝. Scroll through the rest of this thread to stay in the loop 🔁 on where we stand as AFS.