["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.'"]
I joined the @business Law Podcast to discuss President Biden's recent executive order and the AI policy landscape in Washington.
#AI#artificialintelligence
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"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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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"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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“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
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
"[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
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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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