Are privacy professionals truly equipped to handle the coming AI revolution? Jamal Ahmed interviews renowned Privacy Professional and Attorney Christopher Schmidt on the opportunities and threats posed by emerging technologies like generative AI.  They discuss: Pragmatic ways to apply core privacy principles to AI systemsWhy you shouldn't overreact to AI hypeThe complex state of International Data Transfers And a bonus segment where Christopher addresses listener queries about IAPP exams and how to set yourself up for success as a World Class privacy professional. This episode is a must-listen for any privacy pro looking to stay ahead of the curve! Christopher Schmidt, FIP; CIPP/E; CIPM; CIPT, CDPO/FR; is a German Magister of Law and Attorney-at-Law (Rechtsanwalt) experienced in European Data Protection and IT law.He previously served as an Advisory Board Member and Chair of the IAPP's CIPP/E Exam Development Board and has been selected as an expert on data protection matters by the Council of Europe. Christopher has worked at the International and European Affairs Department of the Hessian Data Protection Commissioner and with renowned global law firms, focusing on cybersecurity and data protection matters across all sectors. Among the clients he has advised are leading technology and software providers, financial institutions and blockchain businesses, global pharmaceutical and tourism companies. As a freelancer, Christopher runs advanced courses and workshops for law students as well as for lawyers and data protection officers on current European data protection matters in German, English, French, and Italian. In 2020, he launched the European Essential Guarantees Guide [www.essentialguarantees.com] to help data exporters with conducting global transfer impact assessments in a post-Schrems II world. If you're ready to transform your career and become the go-to GDPR expert, get your copy of 'The Easy Peasy Guide to GDPR' here: https://www.bestgdprbook.com/ Follow Jamal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmjahmed/ Follow Christopher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piracybydesign/ Subscribe to the Privacy Pros Academy YouTube Channel► https://www.youtube.com/c/PrivacyPros