The rapid development of AI presents a unique challenge: how do we balance innovation with regulation? This week, Elisa is joined by Samir Jain, Vice President of Policy at the Center for Democracy & Technology, and Margaret Hu, Professor of Law and Director of the Digital Democracy Lab at William & Mary Law School. Together, they delve into the complexities of state-level AI regulations, the legal uncertainties surrounding accountability for AI mishaps, and the national security threats posed by foreign adversaries exploiting AI.

Samir Jain is the Vice President of Policy at the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT)

Margaret Hu is the Taylor Reveley Research Professor and Professor of Law, and Director of the Digital Democracy Lab, at William & Mary(W&M) Law School.

References:

FISA Section 230

E.O. 13694, Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

E.O. 14110, On the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

E.O. 14117, On Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern

NIST AI Risk Management Framework

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act

California SB-1047, Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (VETOED)

Colorado SB24-205, Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence

H.R.7520 - Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

Upcoming ABA Event: Register for the 34th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law CLE Conference, this November 14th-15th in Washington, DC