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Legal in the Loop
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AI lawyer focused on distilling responsible AI content into practical takeaways for busy AI gov pros.
Cal Newport’s recent piece in the New Yorker, “Why A.I. Didn’t Transform Our Lives in 2025” is such a great reality check on the “AI agents will run your life” storyline. substack.com/@legalinthel...
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Cal Newport’s recent piece in the New Yorker, “Why A.I. Didn’t Transform Our Lives in 2025” is such a great reality check on the “AI agents will run your life” storyline. The article notes that desp...
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December 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
China has positioned itself as a global leader in AI with strategies dating back to 2006 and goals to achieve 90% AI penetration by 2030.
This video explores key highlights from the IAPP’s recent article titled “Global AI Governance Law and Policy: China” with key observations for AI gov pros.
December 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A Trump Executive Order released today establishes a national framework for AI regulation, overriding state laws. It frames AI as a matter of national security and economic competitiveness and signals a push for federal dominance in AI governance.

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Picking out some of the key points highlighted by the Skadden, Two Birds, and Steptoe articles on the European Commission's sweeping new Digital Omnibus package.
The EU Digital Omnibus
What’s Changing and Why It Matters
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November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
AI literacy generally isn't something that happens organically in an organization - it's something that needs to be embedded and requires visible commitment from leadership. The Dutch DPA or 'Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens' has some great observations for operationalizing AI literacy.
📘 Resource on Building AI Literacy: What Governance Professionals Need to Know
Insights from the Dutch DPA’s 2025 Guide on AI Literacy
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October 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
AI governance professionals today live in a constant state of duality. While our day jobs demand precision and predictability, our scroll feeds serve up a kaleidoscope of generative chaos.
A Tale of Two Realities: The Dual Life of an AI Governance Professional
AI governance professionals today live in a constant state of duality.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This fantastic new report zeroes in on state AI legislative activity during the 2025 session, and spotlights interesting trends and thematic approaches steering state policymaking.
LITL Resource Highlight: State AI Legislative 2025 Trends
I just read through this fantastic new US-focused report by the Future of Privacy Forum (“FPF”) titled “The State of AI: Legislative Approaches to AI in 2025.”
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October 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Starting October with a review of some of the most interesting responsible AI resources shared over the last few weeks - enjoy! #ResponsibleAI
AI Resource Review - October 5, 2025
Reviewing five recent standout responsible AI resources...
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October 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
AI transcription tools are everywhere…and they are quietly reshaping your legal risk surface.
🎙️ Navigating Legal Risks with AI Transcription Tools
Compliance considerations for AI governance teams
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October 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM
If you're looking to get into a career in #AIgovernance, you don't have to wait for qualifications. Raise your hand, jump in, and immerse yourself in the field. It's changing fast, and we need all voices and experiences at the table. If you use AI, your opinion is relevant, so speak up!
How to access AI Gov roles in your company
Watch now | Checking in with an “AI gov in Action” tip as part of my new series on this Substack dedicated to existing and aspiring AI governance pros.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A new governance challenge - #ShadowAI - is already inside many organizations and is rewriting their risk profiles in real time. It's a massive blindspot for many of them, but there are strategies for getting ahead of it. #AIgovernance #responsibleAI #AIrisk
How Shadow AI is Quietly Rewriting Your Company's Risk Profile...
And why you need to take action on Shadow AI before it's too late.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today, we are starting to share videos we usually make available twice a month directly on the Responsible AI Resource (RAIR) Collective LinkedIn Page.

For today’s video, you’ll find a review of some recent standout resources focused on AI regulatory developments around the globe. Enjoy!
Responsible AI Resource Collective (RAIR)
September 14 Highlights Video
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September 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
AI is borderless. AI Governance must be too. And it must be inclusive - by default and by design.
AI Governance, Global by Design: Tackling Cultural Blindspots and Advancing Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance
As AI systems become deeply embedded across enterprise functions - from customer experience to HR, finance, and product development - the urgency of robust governance has shifted from conceptual to cr...
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September 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It still stuns me that this quote was 30 years ago. Where will #AI take us by 2055, and who will make sure it's somewhere we want to go? #ResponsibleAI
September 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
AI commentators suggesting that a #LawDegree isn't worth the time or financial investment in the age of AI could not be more wrong.
Why Law Degrees Are Strategic Capital in the Age of AI
An AI commentator recently mentioned that law students may be “throwing away” years of their lives pursuing a degree that takes too long to complete in comparison to the pace of AI innovation.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
⚖️ Compliance pros: AI governance isn’t a pivot - it’s your lane.
From risk fluency to policy enforcement, your skillset is already aligned with what regulators and enterprises demand. Find out why, and how to get into a career in #AIgovernance #EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI
AI Governance in Action #2: Compliance Leaders are Built for AI Gov Roles
10 reasons why your compliance skillset is a natural fit for AI gov
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September 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Bird and Bird's recent Practical Guide for EU AI Act Compliance is a comprehensive resource that's well worth the time to review. Check out some key takeaways for AI gov pros. #ResponsibleAI #AIgov #EUAIact #AILaw
Bird & Bird's Practical Guide for EU AI Act Compliance
Overview and key takeaways from this essential resource
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September 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Dreaming of a career in #AIgovernance? AI Governance in Action is a new series centering on how to break into AI governance. In the first post, we're focusing on a core set of tips that will showcase your subject matter expertise. #AIinterviewing #AILaw
AI Governance in Action: Interview Tips for Aspiring AI Gov Pros
Seeking an AI gov opportunity?
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September 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Just launched #LegalintheLoop, a new Substack translating responsible AI resources into clear, actionable insights and takeaways for AI gov pros, plus career tips for newbies. Interested? Come along for the ride! #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #EthicalAI #AIgov #AILaw
Why Legal in the Loop (LITL)?
A LITL Welcome
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September 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM