Kevin Frazier, Lawfare’s Tarbell Fellow in Artificial Intelligence and expert on undersea cables, discusses recent disruptions impacting global connectivity. He highlights significant incidents linked to maritime security, including potential sabotage and their legal implications. The conversation also delves into geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Russia and China’s actions, and the need for international cooperation to safeguard these critical infrastructures. Frazier emphasizes innovative technologies to enhance cable resilience and maintain internet stability.

Quinta Jurecic, Eugenia Lostri, Alan Rozenshtein, Kevin Frazier, and Kate Klonick delve into pressing tech policy matters as they relate to the 2024 election. They unpack former President Trump's and Vice President Harris's tech positions, tackling issues like content moderation, cybersecurity, and TikTok regulations. The conversation explores the transformative shifts in AI policy between administrations and the bipartisan approaches to antitrust laws in big tech. The potential impacts of these policies on national security and individual data privacy also take center stage.

Molly Reynolds, an expert on Congress, Kevin Frazier, an AI specialist, and Katherine Pompilio, a Lawfare associate editor, dive into pressing national security issues. They discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's veto on AI regulation and its implications for safety measures. The trio also critiques Congress's failure to respond to hurricane disaster relief, highlighting the political stalemate as a significant barrier. They balance serious topics with light-hearted chats about hurricane preparations and the quirks of electric vehicle owners in flood zones.