
Nathan Calvin
Vice president of state affairs and general counsel at Encode, an AI policy and safety nonprofit; appeared to discuss being subpoenaed by OpenAI and advocacy around AI legislation.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 5min
California Regulates A.I. Companions + OpenAI Investigates Its Critics + The Hard Fork Review of Slop
Nathan Calvin, vice president of state affairs and general counsel at Encode, shares insights on California's landmark A.I. laws, including regulations for A.I. companions. He discusses the implications of a subpoena from OpenAI, humorously addressing claims of funding from tech billionaires. The conversation delves into A.I. governance and transparency while exploring the mixed messages from OpenAI regarding its mission. The guests also critique the rise of 'slop' in AI-generated content, from bizarre videos to disinformation, highlighting its cultural impact.

Oct 13, 2025 • 49min
OpenAI #15: More on OpenAI's Paranoid Lawfare Against Advocates of SB 53
Nathan Calvin, the General Counsel for ENCODE, shares his eye-opening experience with OpenAI's subpoena practices amid advocacy for SB 53. He reveals the chilling effects of these actions on critics and discusses the specific demands from the subpoena. Jason Kwan, OpenAI's Chief Strategy Officer, defends the company’s tactics, framing them as standard legal processes. The conversation dives into the implications of these legal maneuvers by major AI firms and includes reactions from the community, highlighting a tension between innovation and legal intimidation.