We explore the unique skill set that lawyers need to advise users and developers of AI. From understanding the intricacies of AI technologies to mastering the relevant legal frameworks and ethical considerations, we cover it all. Each episode features expert insights, practical advice, and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape.

Whether you're a seasoned attorney looking to enhance your practice or a newcomer eager to understand what it means to be an AI lawyer, this series is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need.

AI issue spotting | The power play | Exploring energy’s role in AI growth

Explore the legal challenges at the intersection of AI. As AI systems become more power-hungry, data centers must meet rising energy demands, raising complex legal and societal questions. Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partners Chip Cannon and Amy Roma, who share their expertise on how tech and energy companies are addressing these challenges across the U.S. Together, they dive into issues like energy regulation, data center power consumption, and the legal complexities emerging from the growing demand for AI infrastructure.

AI issue spotting | Navigating the ethical maze of AI technology

This episode continues the discussion from the AI Mastery Class, where Scott Loughlin is joined by Donald DePass from the D.C. Privacy and Cybersecurity team and Ana Rumualdo from the Mexico City office. Together, they examine how ethics influences AI compliance programs, highlighting the need to balance harm prevention with technological progress. They cover key topics such as product safety, transparency, and user empowerment, while also discussing practical steps organizations can take to effectively incorporate ethical practices into their AI development processes.

AI issue spotting | The EEOC’s strong position on who is responsible for AI

In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Commissioner Keith E. Sonderling of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Commissioner Sonderling, a leading voice on the impact of artificial intelligence in employment and human resources, offers insights into how developers and employers can harness AI’s potential while managing the underlying legal risks of using AI to support HR functions. Together, Scott and Commissioner Sonderling explore the intersection of AI and employment, with a particular focus on weighing bias concerns against the promise of AI in transforming the hiring process to match talent with opportunities.  This episode is a must-listen for HR professionals, legal teams, and anyone interested in the future of AI in the workplace.

AI issue spotting | AI litigation is coming to a courtroom near you

Our AI issue spotting podcast series on how AI is being litigated today and where disputes are likely to arise in the future. In this episode, Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partner Vassi Iliadis, a litigator with a strong background in high-stakes class actions involving cybersecurity breaches, privacy violations, and the legal challenges of AI technologies. Their discussion provides valuable insights into how AI litigation will evolve from a focus on disputes on what data and IP is ingested into AI technology to later spotlight liability arising from AI outputs and how companies use them in their operations. 

AI issue spotting | Redefining trade | AI’s role in export controls

Artificial intelligence is not just reshaping our world; it’s also redefining the rules of international trade and export controls. In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partners Aline Doussin and Stephen Propst to explore how AI is influencing global trade laws and export regulations. Together, they investigate the complexities and emerging challenges of managing AI-enabled products across different jurisdictions, offering insights into navigating the evolving legal landscape.

AI issue spotting | AI & cybersecurity

In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partners, Joke Bodewits and Nathan Salminen, to unpack the pressing questions surrounding the offensive and defensive use of AI in cybersecurity. Both Joke and Nathan are seasoned cybersecurity lawyers and regular guests of The Data Chronicles, and together they whether AI functions as a cyber weapon, its role in defense strategies, and the new cybersecurity challenges and vulnerabilities it presents. 

AI issue spotting | AI & digital health

In this episode we discuss how AI is creating new legal issues in the already complex field of digital health. Join host Scott Loughlin and Hogan Lovells partner Melissa Bianchi as they explore the key regulatory frameworks and compliance issues surrounding AI in healthcare in the digital world and how many tech organizations – whether they think of themselves as healthcare companies or not – are now becoming digital health companies in the age of AI.

AI issue spotting | AI & commercial contracting

In this episode we dive into the intricate world of artificial intelligence and commercial contracting. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partner David Toy to explore the nuances of AI in commercial contracting. Dave's expertise in technology, intellectual property, commercial contracting, and outsourcing has seen him negotiate every type of tech deal imaginable, and now it seems like AI is part of each of them.  New commercial issues are popping everywhere – from reps to indemnities – with no market standard yet in sight.

AI issue spotting | AI & copyrights

Artificial intelligence is not just a futuristic concept; it's a present-day reality that's transforming how we create, share, and protect intellectual property. In this episode host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells counsel, Lauren Cury, to discuss how AI is reshaping the landscape of copyright law. Together they examine both the challenges and opportunities it presents and the strategies companies can employ to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

AI issue spotting | AI is now a competition issue

In this episode we examine relationship between US antitrust law and AI. Host Scott Loughlin leads the conversation with special guests Edith Ramirez, partner at Hogan Lovells and former chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Chris Fitzpatrick, senior associate at the firm. Together, they explore how AI is transforming market dynamics and how regulators see AI triggering antitrust legal concerns and obligations.