Innovative Technology Insights

In this episode of Foley's Privacy Week series, Foley & Lardner’s Aaron Tantleff and Jennifer Urban sit down with Peggy from The Peggy Smedley Show, to unpack the seismic shift happening inside modern enterprises: the once‑separate worlds of privacy and security are rapidly converging. Together, they explore why CISOs and CPOs can no longer operate in silos, how emerging technologies and new regul...

In this Privacy Week episode, Foley attorneys Samuel D. Goldstick and Alex Misakian unpack the increasingly complex patchwork of U.S. state consumer privacy laws and what it means for companies operating nationwide. They break down why organizations are facing “privacy confusion” as more states enact their own laws, each with unique thresholds, exemptions, definitions of “sale,” treatment of sensi...

In this episode, we break down the core elements of risk assessments and automated decision‑making (ADM) requirements under evolving privacy laws. Our experts walk through what businesses must evaluate, how ADM triggers new compliance obligations, and the practical steps organizations can take to prepare. Whether you’re building a privacy program or refining an existing one, this episode offers cl...

In this episode, Foley privacy attorneys, Steve Millendorf and Gabe Wild, break down California’s newly adopted CCPA regulations and what they mean for organizations navigating evolving compliance obligations. The discussion offers a practical, plain‑language overview of the cybersecurity audit requirements, risk assessment mandates, automated decision‑making rules, and key timelines businesses mu...

The data center boom is more than an industry trend; it is a structural shift in how technology is delivered and consumed. For businesses, investors, and legal professionals, understanding this ecosystem is essential. Those who adapt quickly will help shape the future of AI.

Heejae Lim, Founder/CEO at TalkingPoints, joins Natasha Allen to discuss artificial intelligence as a force for good. While discussion surrounding the intersection of education and AI has focused on negative impacts, how can recent advances help facilitate better outcomes for students? Why is it important for teachers and parents to see AI as an ally instead of an adversary?

Chris Rezendes, Chief Business Officer at Context Labs, joins Chris McKenna to discuss how digitalization can help companies achieve their climate goals. How is the use of data changing for energy producers and users? Where do Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and blockchain technologies fit into efforts to improve transparency and disclosure?

Aaron Erickson from NVIDIA joins Natasha Allen to share his perspectives on where generative artificial intelligence is heading. How are LLMs evolving beyond natural language to incorporate multimodal inputs e.g. images, sound, video, or even taste and smell? What are some of the new economic models being developed for AI tools? And are we primed to see a trend towards bespoke models designed for...

Parna Sarkar-Basu, CEO of Brand and Buzz Marketing, joins Paige Moscow to discuss the pivotal role a founder's market credibility plays in propelling startups to success. How does it impact the fundraising process? Why should companies with technical innovations care about their brands? What value is there to putting a human face to a startup?

Jennifer Urban and Samuel Goldstick sit down to discuss the newest states with data privacy laws that went into effect on July 1, 2023: Colorado and Connecticut. How do these compare to existing regulations such as the California Privacy Rights Act and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act? Which tenets will have the most impact? And what can organizations not in compliance do to meet these new re...

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Michelle Miller, Founder of the High Desert Discovery District (HD3), joins Natasha Allen for a wide-ranging discussion about New Mexico’s under-the-radar startup scene, her work with innovative AgTech company Innate Immunity, and how to bridge the financing gap for entrepreneurs pioneering technologies with long development cycles.

Peter Prettenhofer, VP of Engineering for DataRobot, joins Pavan Agarwal for a discussion on generative artificial intelligence and its disruptive potential. What exactly is generative AI? Where does it fit within the broader field of AI research? How will owners of large data sets be able to leverage the recent advances in capabilities?

Ann Jordan, CEO of ASQ, joins Natasha Allen for a discussion on digital transformation and the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution - Which industries are adapting the quickest? What barriers are regions around the world encountering? And how does setting quality standards fit into this transition?

David Sloan, Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector, joins Christopher McKenna and Natasha Allen for an in-depth discussion about hyperscale cloud computing. What is it and how did it power the rapid digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic? How does it differ from “standard” cloud computing and what benefits does it offer by comparison? Where does it intersect w...

Jeff Elton, CEO of ConcertAI, joins Natasha Allen for an insightful discussion on the growing intersection of health care and artificial intelligence - What are the areas of medicine that stand to benefit the most from AI? How will this adoption assist in addressing health disparities? Where are the potential ethical pitfalls? And what can companies do to prepare their enterprises for this change?

Mark Dredze, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University and Bloomberg research scientist, joins Natasha Allen for an in-depth discussion on the new age of Artificial Intelligence: What are the trends in AI today? How will these developments intersect with regulatory frameworks? And what can companies do to embrace AI as it transforms the business landscape?