In the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy and security, it can be a challenge for organizations to stay ahead of bad actors who look for potential vulnerabilities. Artificial intelligence tools can help alleviate some of these concerns, but also pose a risk, since these same tools can be used for malicious purposes. In Episode 9 of The AI Arena, our host Sean welcomes Yasir Ali to the show, Founder & CEO of Polymer, a full lifecycle data management platform for SaaS and AI. Polymer monitors and controls the flow of sensitive data, with the goal of minimizing risk and preventing exposures. Yasir offers our listeners key insights on what employers can do to bolster their enterprise software defense, the human element in data privacy, and the need for collaboration between compliance and legal professionals for a more holistic approach to security. This is a can’t-miss episode for data privacy & cybersecurity professionals, C-suite executives of companies responsible for information security, and attorneys advising clients on best practices to avoid data breaches.

As AI applications continue to integrate themselves into our everyday lives, there is a big question mark on how the Trump administration will affect the development and usage of the technology. In Episode 8 of The AI Arena, our host Sean is joined by Co-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice Rosario Palmieri, as they lead an exciting and timely conversation with Satya Thallam, a senior advisor at the Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI), a nonprofit is dedicated to policy advocacy in the public interest. Satya brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience working as an economist and policy advisor for the US Senate, and a senior counselor for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) during Trump’s first term. He offers our listeners key insights on the anticipated shift in attitudes in tackling bias in artificial intelligence by the federal government, legislative changes that will impact both adversarial nations and allies as the United States attempts to stay ahead of the competition, and overall regulation of the technology. Skate to the puck alongside Sean and Rosario, as they discuss the new administration’s focus on energy production, implementation of data centers and infrastructure to accelerate AI growth, and the allocation of billions of dollars by private American companies to compete with foreign entities.

As Generative AI continues to be incorporated by financial organizations of all sizes, the baking industry has felt a seismic shift in how risk management and regulatory compliance are managed. In Episode 7 of The AI Arena, our host Sean leads an exciting conversation about this digital transformation with Brian Jones, who was elected President of Merrick Bank earlier this year. Merrick Bank is an FDIC insured issuer of credit cards, recreation loans, and certificates of deposits, and seeks help its customers build personal and long-term financial stability through managing credit. Brian describes how the organization has been utilizing machine learning tools over the last decade, which can sort through potential credit applicants, generating risk and response scores, fraud detection, and finding prospects who consistently pay back loans. Skate to the puck alongside Sean and Brian, as they discuss how this technology will continue to improve and streamline banking practices across the glove.