The Good Bot: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, and the Law

In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason speaks with Alan Poole, general counsel of DC BLOX, about the physical backbone that makes AI possible: digital infrastructure. They explore how AI has turned infrastructure demand into a "space race," why subsea cable landing stations like Myrtle Beach are becoming strategic hubs, and how choosing sites hinges on power, land, and connectivity. The conversation also addresses community impacts, DC BLOX's transparency-first development model, and the emerging regulatory debate over who should pay for the massive grid upgrades needed to support AI-scale loads.

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In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason sits down with Leigh Zeiser, director of AI and automation at Troutman Pepper Locke, to unpack how the firm operationalizes AI responsibly. They discuss the firm's AI portfolio — including Athena, the internal GPT-based chat agent — and the categories of tools used for research, drafting, eDiscovery, knowledge management, and workflow automation. The conversation covers the firm's evaluation framework and non‑negotiables (security, accuracy, fit for purpose, and contractual safeguards), the tradeoffs of building versus buying, and why human oversight and line‑by‑line accuracy testing remain essential.

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In this episode of The Good Bot, recorded in August of this year, Brett Mason welcomes FDA regulatory attorney Kyle Dolinsky to unpack the FDA's January 2025 draft guidance on artificial intelligence in drug and biologic development. They explain the agency's seven-step, risk-based framework for model planning, development, validation, and monitoring, and highlight practical takeaways such as early FDA engagement and documentation expectations. The conversation explores themes from public comments — including requests for more examples, clarity on generative and foundation models, and risks with third‑party AI — along with how administrative changes could shape the final document. The discussion analyzes comments and assesses their influence on the guidance and underscores that the FDA's approach is designed to enable responsible innovation, not restrict it.

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In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason and Tom Kinney explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the insurance and reinsurance industries. They discuss the rapid adoption of AI, the critical role of data management, and the unique risks insurers face as both enterprises and risk carriers. 

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In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason is joined by Rusty Close, Austin Padgett, and Brent Hoard to explore the complexities of contracting for artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. The conversation points to key intellectual property concerns, including ownership of AI-generated content and the impact of recent Copyright Office guidance. 

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In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason is joined by Gene Fishel and Chris Carlson to discuss the latest state laws targeting AI, especially in health care. They break down new legislation in Colorado, Utah, California, and Texas, highlighting differences in scope and enforcement. They also cover how state attorneys general are using consumer protection and anti-discrimination laws to regulate AI, even in states without AI-specific statutes.

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In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason and Emma Trivax delve into the current efforts to legislate artificial intelligence (AI). They explore the federal landscape of AI policy, including the newly established Bipartisan House AI Task Force, and proposed federal legislation, which would grant prescriptive authority of drugs to AI and machine learning. Additionally, they discuss the Virginia High Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act and how states may legislate differently depending on the interests of their residents.

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Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.

In this installment of the Good Bot, Brett Mason is joined by Partners Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter to discuss AI in the workplace. They delve into what employers need to know about AI and discuss the transformative potential and inherent risks of AI in the workplace, along with some lessons from the movie I, Robot, including how employers (and their employees) are using AI, as well as the potential legal risks associated with it, including discrimination, attorney-client privilege, and data privacy considerations. Tune in to learn about the latest developments in AI, the importance of understanding AI systems, and how to mitigate risks associated with their use in employment settings.

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Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.

In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason and attorneys Michael S. Lowe, Callan G. Stein, and Nicole S. Giffin discuss the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, with a focus on recent updates related to AI. They highlight the DOJ's criteria for assessing compliance programs, including design, implementation, and results. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of risk management and human oversight in AI applications, and provide insights on the new administration's stance on AI and its potential impact on corporate compliance strategies.

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Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.

In this installment of The Good Bot, Brett is joined by attorneys Erin S. Whaley and Emma E. Trivax to discuss the new Colorado AI Act, important definitions and provisions included in the act, and other regulatory and legislative actions around AI that attorneys and companies should be aware of.

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