Anat Lior on AI, Law, and Accountability: Who’s Liable When Machines Make Mistakes? Smarter Campus Podcast Episode 23

In this episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler is joined by Professor Anat Lior, Assistant Professor at Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, law, and education.Professor Lior shares her journey from researching cyberbullying to becoming a leading voice on AI policy and liability. Together, they explore topics like:The evolution of AI regulation and the challenges of governing emerging technologiesAlgorithmic bias in the justice system and the ethical concerns it raisesHow the insurance industry is adapting to AI-specific risksThe complexities of assigning liability when AI systems cause harmStrategies for staying informed and teaching ethical AI use in classroomsThis episode is a powerful primer for educators, legal professionals, and anyone navigating the future of AI governance. Lior’s perspective offers both caution and optimism—encouraging proactive thinking as we build an AI-powered world.