Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and the Future of Business with Sahzad Banth

In this episode of the California Sports Lawyer Podcast, host Jeremy Evans is joined by Sahzad Banth, Principal Commercial Counsel at Medallion and a technology attorney whose experience includes leadership roles at Braze, Sumo Logic, and Yext. Jeremy and Sahzad discuss the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on businesses, legal departments, sports organizations, and professional services. The conversation explores how organizations are implementing AI tools, evaluating emerging technologies, and balancing innovation with privacy, governance, and regulatory compliance. The discussion examines the differences between leading AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity, while also addressing the practical realities of AI adoption, data protection, contract management, and enterprise risk. Jeremy and Sahzad also consider how AI is transforming legal operations, commercial transactions, sports analytics, and workplace productivity. As artificial intelligence continues reshaping industries around the world, organizations, professionals, and students are increasingly challenged to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities associated with these technologies. This episode provides practical insights into how businesses can approach AI strategically while remaining focused on governance, confidentiality, and long-term value creation. (Season 8, Episode 22). Copyright 2026. California Sports Lawyer. All Rights Reserved. (www.CSLlegal.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.