Unchecked AI and the Exploitation of Personal Data: National Security Implications with Margaret Hu and Davi Ottenheimer (Part 1)

National Security Law Today

As AI advances and data privacy laws fall behind, the U.S. faces a major national security threat: the unchecked exploitation of personal data.This week, Elisa is joined by Margaret Hu, Professor of Law at William & Mary, and Davi Ottenheimer, Vice President of Trust and Digital Ethics at Inrupt, to explore the vulnerabilities in our digital footprint and what can be done to protect it. Together, they dive into the intricacies of microtargeting, AI regulation, and potential legislative fixes, while shedding light on the urgent need for a federal data privacy infrastructure.

Margaret Hu is the Taylor Reveley Research Professor and Professor of Law, and Director of the Digital Democracy Lab, at William & Mary Law School

Davi Ottenheimer is Vice President of Trust and Digital Ethics at Inrupt

References:

Hu, Margaret and Behar, Eliott and Ottenheimer, Davi, National Security and Federalizing Data Privacy Infrastructure for AI Governance. March 27, 2024.

Macagnone, Michael. “Appeals Court to Hear Tiktok Challenge to Law Requiring App Sale.” Roll Call, 12 Sept. 2024

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