This week, Danny Allen, Snyk's CTO, discusses how AI regulations are influencing both the security of AI tools and the broader software ecosystem and the emphasis on compliance with security standards. This comes on the heels of a recent report which found that the majority of security leaders have begun contemplating banning the use of AI in coding due its security risks. Ben dives into policy changes we might expect from the next FCC chairman. Dave's got the story of a school shut down over...

On today’s show, Ben and Dave share their reactions to the presidential election and what we might expect moving forward into a second term with President Trump. And later in the show, Dave has a conversation Sarah Hutchins, Partner at Parker Poe, to talk about the growing number of state data privacy laws, litigation trends related to targeted advertising and wiretapping, and key takeaways for companies on cybersecurity practices and risk reporting. While this show covers legal topics, and...

This week, we are joined by Brad Auerbach from Outside GC, who is talking about their research on "Trailblazing Tennessee Legislation – the ELVIS Act." Ben has the story of parents suing over a bad grade their kid got after using AI. Dave looks at bias in AI evaluations of resumés. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Please take a...

This week, we are joined by Joseph Jarnecki from RUSI, who is talking about their work on "What Next for the UK–Japan Cyber Partnership?" Ben takes a deep dive into the particulars of a cell phone search warrant and seizure. While Dave looks at a lawsuit challenging online surveillance. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Please...

This week, Ben Yelin is joined by Eoin Hinchy, Tines Co-Founder and CEO, sharing his perspective about straddling EU and US regulations as the AI guardrail conversation boils over. Ben's story looks into the doctrine of preemption and how it might impact efforts to regulate data privacy. While Dave look's at a major grocery chain getting pushback on its facial recognition program. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice....

Katie Bowen, VP & GM Global Public Sector and Defense at Synack is sharing her thoughts on CISA's new guidance on Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) Operational Cybersecurity Alignment (FOCAL) Plan & federal vulnerability management practices. Ben does a deep dive into one of the biggest misconceptions about the First Amendment. Dave looks at the fallout from an alleged Chinese hack of a US telecom surveillance program. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer,...

Josh Rosenzweig, Senior Director of AI & Innovation at Morgan Lewis, joins to discuss tackling security and compliance in the age of genAI. Ben has the story of California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill that would have regulated artificial intelligence. Dave looks at a Virginia court shutting down the use of license plate readers. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the...

In this episode, Dmitri Alperovitch discusses his book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century with host Ben Yelin. Alperovitch highlights the rising tensions between the U.S. and China, focusing on Taiwan as a critical flashpoint that could ignite a new Cold War. He shares insights on the strategies America must adopt to maintain its status as the world’s leading superpower while addressing the challenges posed by China. By examining both...

This week, we are joined by Jen Roberts and Nitansha Bansal, both Assistant Directors of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, from the Atlantic Council, as they are sharing their report "Mythical Beasts and Where to Find Them: Mapping the Global Spyware Market and its Threats to National Security and Human Rights." Ben discusses new election-related deep fake laws coming out of California. Dave looks at an FTC report on social media platforms. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a...

This week, we are joined by Dmitri Alperovitch, author and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, as he is talking with Ben Yelin about his book, "World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century." Ben reviews oral arguments in the TikTok case against the U.S. Government. Dave looks at the hunt for Stingrays at the DNC convention. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For...

This week, Shane Fry from RunSafe Security joins us to discuss his work supporting the space industry with cybersecurity, as the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act, introduced by Congressmen Frost and Beyer, aims to require NASA-approved cybersecurity plans from manufacturers using federal funds, in response to increasing threats from China and Russia. Ben discusses the latest anti-trust case against Google. Dave looks at Las Vegas police refusing the NFL’s mandate for facial recognition...

This week, Ben delves into the escalating clash between Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, centered around the contentious issue of content moderation on X/Twitter. Meanwhile, Dave explores a looming challenge to Section 230 immunity, which could redefine the legal landscape for online platforms. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: Brazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court Orders TikTok isn't protected by Section 230 in...

Adam Darrah, Vice President of Intelligence at ZeroFox, is discussing how recent high-profile events have intensified the spread of false narratives and how the role of social media platforms may play in amplifying these issues, especially after the recent SCOTUS decision in Murthy vs. Missouri. Ben discusses the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France. Dave looks at the possibility of police officers using AI to write police reports. Please take a moment to fill out an audience...

This week, Michael Listner joins us to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned Chevron Deference and now requires courts to independently review agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Ben discusses a new Appeals Court case holding that geofence warrants are unconstitutional. Dave looks at the democrat’s proposed platform on cyber. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal...

On this special encore episode, we have Jeff Reich, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), joins to discuss the cost of identity. Ben and Dave discuss some follow up regarding how an appeals court put a temporary hold on an unusual order restricting federal officials and the agencies they work for from communicating with social media companies about content on their platforms. Ben discusses a new legal challenge to Texas’ law banning TikTok on state-issued...

Michael Razeeq, 2024 New America #SharetheMicinCyber Fellow, is discussing his research on the ways that laws governing civilian cyber corps (C3s) in states like Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and others can help or hinder those organizations. Ben covers the groundbreaking anti-trust Court decision against Google. Dave looks at a new bill that would elevate ransomware to a terrorist threat. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal...

This week, we are joined by US Congressional candidate from Oklahoma, Madison Horn, who is speaking with Ben Yelin about national security and cyberwarfare. Ben's story has an update on TikTok’s lawsuit against the federal government. Dave looks at the latest ruling on privacy rights at the border. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your...

This week we are joined by Caleb Barlow to discuss the legal and policy implications of the CrowdStrike incident. Early last Friday, the Microsoft CrowdStrike outage began due to a faulty update to CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor software on Windows, leading to widespread "blue screens of death." The CrowdStrike IT outage has disrupted 8.5 million devices globally, causing major operational issues. In the US, Delta Air Lines canceled over 3,500 flights due to a crew tracking tool failure,...

This week, we are joined by Dr. Peter Garraghan, CEO of Mindgard, as he is discussing UK's recently published AI security guidelines and the recommendations he made for addressing cyber security risks in AI. Dave is examining the troubling challenges of regulating deepfake porn. Ben looks at a brand new Appeals Court decision on geofencing. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the...

This week, we are joined by Errol Weiss, CSO of Health-ISAC, and he is discussing the current threat landscape in healthcare and their contributions to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's healthcare report. Dave and Ben discuss the latest rulings from the US Supreme Court including how the ruling will likely have a sweeping effect on regulations, including cybersecurity rules, in every sector. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute...

George Tziahanas from Archive360 is talking about what happens when the information is no longer in boxes but could be anywhere in the world. Ben has the story of a raid on an independent journalist who leaked unaired clips from Fox News. Dave's got the story of a DC court ruling that AI generated content is not eligible for copyright protection. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of...

This week Dave shares a story on new documents revealing Jacobs Technology's role in equipping local law enforcement with advanced cell-site simulators (CSS), and discreetly integrating it into vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado. Ben shares the story of a bipartisan effort to penalize platforms for hosting harmful deepfakes. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover,...

Introducing AI & The Productivity Paradox from Smart Talks with IBM. Follow the show: Smart Talks with IBM In a rapidly evolving world, we need to balance the fear surrounding AI and its role in the workplace with its potential to drive productivity growth. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage during NY Tech Week by Rob Thomas, Senior Vice President of Software and Chief Commercial Officer at IBM. They discuss “the productivity paradox”,...

Dan Frechtling from Boltive sits down with Ben to discuss changes in health privacy, video privacy lawsuits, and children data laws. Ben's story looks at proposed legislation coming out of Massachusetts that could ban cell site location data. Dave's got the story of comedian and author Sarah Silverman suing OpenAI over copyright infringement. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the...