Reginald Babin

Professional Politics l Former @SenSchumer & @RepRichmond l Forever @LSU

[Steven Overly @StevenOverly]

The Senate's AI roadmap, penned by @SenSchumer, @SenToddYoung, @SenatorRounds & Sen. @martinheinrich, is out today.

On @POLITICO Tech, some highlights from the report + analysis on what it means with Schumer's ex-chief counsel, @Reginald_Babin.

Listen: https://t.co/x9a8lAoUPj

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

["Akin saw its lobbying revenue reach $14.28 million in Q3. Hunter Bates, co-head of Akin’s lobbying practice, attributed the milestone to the firm’s “extensive work navigating a range of issues including #AI.” He also said the addition of Reggie Babin 'has been instrumental.'"]

[National Law Journal @TheNLJ]

Big Law Lobbying Businesses See Slowdown in Earnings https://t.co/NzW1lzAzQn

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

I joined @GiacomoLucaTV and @livenowfox to discuss @POTUS's recent AI executive order and the state of play in Washington.

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence

https://t.co/3qUwZ9vwYP

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

I joined the @business Law Podcast to discuss President Biden's recent executive order and the AI policy landscape in Washington.

#AI #artificialintelligence

https://t.co/CDtEi6gQ7G

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

"Reggie Babin, a senior counsel focused on AI regulation at Akin , said the executive order sends a 'signal to the world' about U.S. priorities for reining in AI. previously served as chief counsel to Schumer."

#AI #ArtificialInteligence

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

President Biden is expected to sign a sweeping artificial intelligence executive order on Monday. The action represents the U.S. government’s most significant effort to date to grapple with the technology.
https://t.co/WH9g1L1bOg

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

Looking forward to sharing my thoughts on the U.S. push on #AI legislation next week in London. Thanks to @cfconferences for inviting me to join their AI Regulation Summit.

https://t.co/Mc1ldni4sW

[Brendan Pedersen @BrendanPedersen]

News: The SAFER Banking Act has cleared the Senate Banking Committee and moves towards a floor vote. The package saw bipartisan support and opposition alike.

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

Really enjoyed this discussion on #AI and government relations with @omaseddiq and @austincarson. Thanks to @PACouncil for having us and to @LauraSHorsley for her deft moderation.

#GRPC23

[Laura Horsley @LauraSHorsley]

Had a blast moderating our AI policy spotlight panel yesterday at #GRPC23 - AI is a wild ride but @Reginald_Babin @omaseddiq and @austincarson shared great insights on what’s ahead and how to prepare @PACouncil

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

@austincarson @omaseddiq @PACouncil Concur on all fronts!

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

Looking forward to joining @RepPerlmutter, @CoryGardner, and Saphira Galoob (@FollowNCR) at @BzCannabis Capital Conference for a discussion on #SAFEBanking , rescheduling, and all things federal #cannabis policy.

[PublicAffairsCouncil @PACouncil]

At #GRPC23, experts @Reginald_Babin @akin_gump @austincarson @SeedAIOrg & @omaseddiq @BGOV will share the latest in AI developments & what the technology could mean for government relations https://t.co/jvgQijYrbO

[Bloomberg @business]

BREAKING: Top US health officials recommend that marijuana be shifted to a less restrictive category of drugs https://t.co/mH8VM0Pm2w

[Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP @akin_gump]

Akin Intelligence

In the latest edition of our AI-focused newsletter, coverage of more proposed #AI legislation and court actions in the U.S., increased regulatory scrutiny in China, and government and industry activity in the U.K. and EU.

https://t.co/nhDpop10He

[PublicAffairsCouncil @PACouncil]

What’s next for AI? At #GRPC23, experts @Reginald_Babin @akin_gump, @austincarson @SeedAIOrg & @omaseddiq @BGOV will share insights into the latest in AI developments & what the technology could mean for govt relations. Register by Aug. 28 & save https://t.co/STEtPgVUoF

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

"Akin’s lobbying & public policy practice continues to closely monitor Congressional, White House and industry activity on #AI, and will continue to keep clients apprised of noteworthy advancements."

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[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

I enjoyed speaking to @politico's @natsfert about #cannabis, #politics, and adjusting to life with one phone. ($)

https://t.co/PXanGL0llW

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

“A senior Republican Senate aide told Marijuana Moment that a Democratic senator’s push to amend Section 10 of the SAFE Banking Act is the “main issue” holding it up—not anything having to do with potential social justice additions that progressives want.”

#SafeBanking #Cannabis

[Marijuana Moment @MarijuanaMoment]

Cannabis banking finger pointing in Senate (Newsletter: July 13, 2023)

Lawmakers' marijuana & psychedelics testimony; DEA's strange anti-drug pitch to teens; NC medical cannabis dead; Berkeley psychedelics

https://t.co/uYi0eUsZ7C

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

In this month’s edition of Akin Intelligence, the US Senate receives member-only briefings on AI, US states continue to debate and legislate on AI, the US prepares new export controls, & the European Parliament adopts its position on the EU AI Act.

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence

[Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP @akin_gump]

NEW: Akin Intelligence, July 2023

https://t.co/25mhRs0VOe

[Reginald Babin @Reginald_Babin]

"[Majority Leader] Schumer is trying again to get his cannabis [banking] bill across the finish line in the Senate. …. The bill [has] bipartisan support with Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) as one of the several Republican cosponsors."

#SAFEBanking #Cannabis

https://t.co/AwXNbETgR7

[Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP @akin_gump]

Congratulations to Akin lobbying & public policy senior counsel Reggie Babin on being selected for National Bar Association's ’40 Under 40’

#lobbying #policy
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