Marta Cantero Gamito

Marta Cantero Gamito is a Professor of IT Law at the University of Tartu and a Research Fellow at the Florence School of Transnational Governance (European University Institute). She holds a PhD from the European University Institute (2015) and has held visiting positions at the University of Oxford, Max-Planck Institute, and Harvard Law School. Her research focuses on technology regulation, transnational private governance, standardization, and AI ethics.

Education:

• PhD in Law, European University Institute, 2015
• Visiting Scholarships: University of Oxford, Max-Planck Institut, Harvard Law School

Research Interests: Marta investigates how transnational private regulation and standardization address contemporary challenges in technology governance. Her work emphasizes AI governance, digital platform accountability, and EU regulatory frameworks. Key themes include the role of standards in the EU AI Act, China's influence in AI governance, and media freedom in the Digital Single Market.

Publications: Her 2024 work on ETSI's role in AI governance and 2023 analysis of China's AI standardization strategy highlight emerging trends. Recent articles address TikTok's violations of minors' rights and Estonia's algorithmic justice systems, reflecting her focus on legal-technical intersections.

Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator of the EU-funded project 'Promoting Fairness of the Music Ecosystem' (2023–2026), focusing on platform-dominated digital economies.

Professional Contributions: Co-editor of books on algorithmic governance and EU transnational legal ordering. Active in policy debates on digital rights and regulatory frameworks across Europe.