
 The HLEP Podcast Emerging Industries 101: Artificial Intelligence - Maneesha Mithal, Wilson Sonsini LLP
 Apr 6, 2023 
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Career Path from Litigation to AI Law
- Maneesha Mithal transitioned from a litigator to a government lawyer focusing on privacy and cybersecurity.
 - She later moved back to private practice, blending regulatory expertise with tech law for private sector clients.
 
AI Emerged from Earlier Tech Trends
- AI evolved naturally from earlier tech like mobile devices and big data.
 - Bias can creep into AI because humans build and train the data sets powering AI.
 
Be Flexible in Tech Careers
- Follow your passion but remain flexible to pivot as technology evolves.
 - Stay knowledgeable to become an expert as new challenges arise in tech law.
 
