Ryan Calo
Law professor and information scientist at the University of Washington, co-director of the UW Tech Policy Lab and author of Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach.
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Oct 26, 2025 • 36min
Ryan Calo Wants to Change the Relationship Between Law and Technology
Ryan Calo, a law professor and information scientist at the University of Washington, explores the intersection of law and technology. He discusses how the Amish approach to technology challenges assumptions about technological inevitability. Calo critiques the current fetishization of innovation, highlighting its hidden failures. He advocates for a proactive legal approach that aligns technology with societal values and outlines a four-step method for legal scholars. With a nod to the importance of technology assessment, he emphasizes the need for balance between innovation and regulation.
Jul 30, 2024 • 38min
Lawfare Daily: Ryan Calo on Protecting Privacy Amid Advances in AI
Ryan Calo, a Professor of Law at the University of Washington specializing in privacy and AI, joins Kevin Frazier to discuss the pressing challenges of protecting privacy as AI technology evolves. They explore how trivial data can lead to significant privacy risks and advocate for a stronger regulatory framework. The conversation also examines historical lessons from nuclear power regulation, underlining the importance of guardrails in both fields. Additionally, they highlight the urgent need for bipartisan support for comprehensive federal privacy laws.
