Nicholas Xenakis

Jan 18, 2025 | openlegalblogarchive.org | Nicholas Xenakis |Carol M. Browner |Kevin Poloncarz |Gary S. Guzy

On January 14, 2025, the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order on “Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure” (the “EO”), with the goals of preserving U.S. economic competitiveness and access to powerful AI models, preventing U.S. dependence on foreign infrastructure, and promoting U.S. clean energy production to power the development and operation of AI.

Oct 23, 2023 | lexblog.com | Holly Fechner |Jennifer Johnson |Micaela R. h. McMurrough |Nicholas Xenakis

The field of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is at a tipping point. Governments and industries are under increasing pressure to forecast and guide the evolution of a technology that promises to transform our economies and societies. In this series, our lawyers and advisors provide an overview of the policy approaches and regulatory frameworks for AI in jurisdictions around the world.

Feb 22, 2023 | lexblog.com | Allan Topol |Nicholas Xenakis |Madeline Salinas

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled "Protecting Our Children Online." The witnesses included only consumer advocates, and no industry representatives. As Committee Chair, however, Senator Durbin (D-IL) indicated that he plans to hold another hearing featuring representatives from technology companies.

Feb 22, 2023 | lexology.com | Nicholas Xenakis |Madeline Salinas |Allan Topol

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled “Protecting Our Children Online.” The witnesses included only consumer advocates, and no industry representatives. As Committee Chair, however, Senator Durbin (D-IL) indicated that he plans to hold another hearing featuring representatives from technology companies. The key takeaway was that there continues to be strong bipartisan support for passing legislation that addresses privacy and online safety for minors.