Mar 02 2025 62 mins 1
Jerome Walker, co-chair of the Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, leads a discussion on President Trump's January 23, 2025 executive order: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence. The episode features insights from Nikhil Aggarwal, Harut Minasian, and Nichole Sterling on the implications of reversing President Biden's AI policies. Key discussions include the roles of federal and state regulations, the balance between innovation and safety, and the international landscape of AI regulations. Nikhil, Harut and Nichole also explain foundational principles like explainability, transparency, and fairness in AI models, and assess how stakeholders should navigate these regulatory changes. Additionally, the episode delves into practical examples of AI applications in national security and offers strategic advice for market participants over the next four years.
If you’re interested in learning more about cryptocurrency and regulatory treatment of digital financial technology, join us for the City Bar’s Crypto Institute on March 11 (https://services.nycbar.org/Institute/ and available thereafter on-demand). Visit nycbar.org/events to find all of the most up-to-date information about our upcoming programs and events.
Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/removing-barriers-to-american-leadership-in-artificial-intelligence/
00:22 Overview of President Trump's Executive Order on AI
02:34 Panelist Introductions
05:47 Understanding AI Models
08:01 AI in National Security
10:13 Impact of Executive Orders on AI Stakeholders
14:24 Legal Advice for AI Stakeholders
30:59 State Responses to Federal AI Policies
35:00 International AI Regulations and US Leadership
56:11 AI Action Plan and Key Principles
01:00:48 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
If you’re interested in learning more about cryptocurrency and regulatory treatment of digital financial technology, join us for the City Bar’s Crypto Institute on March 11 (https://services.nycbar.org/Institute/ and available thereafter on-demand). Visit nycbar.org/events to find all of the most up-to-date information about our upcoming programs and events.
Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/removing-barriers-to-american-leadership-in-artificial-intelligence/
00:22 Overview of President Trump's Executive Order on AI
02:34 Panelist Introductions
05:47 Understanding AI Models
08:01 AI in National Security
10:13 Impact of Executive Orders on AI Stakeholders
14:24 Legal Advice for AI Stakeholders
30:59 State Responses to Federal AI Policies
35:00 International AI Regulations and US Leadership
56:11 AI Action Plan and Key Principles
01:00:48 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
