Catherine Sharkey, a leading NYU law professor, joins Bryan Choi from Ohio State University and Kat Geddes from NYU and Cornell Tech to discuss the intersection of traditional legal doctrines and artificial intelligence. They explore the complexities of applying existing laws to AI liability and copyright challenges. The trio dives into evolving frameworks of product liability, highlighting the urgent need for adaptive legal approaches. They advocate for early regulation in emerging technologies to mitigate risks and protect society as AI continues to advance.

Bryan Choi questions NIST's ability to set effective cybersecurity standards, delving into the challenges of securing software and the limitations of testing. The podcast explores the intersection of law, technology, and cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for technical expertise in legal scholarship. It also discusses NIST's historical role in shaping technology standards amidst rapid advancements, and the complexities of adhering to NIST cybersecurity standards.