Lawyers, coders & philosophers at the same table, in conversation w/ Elena Gurevich

Ever wondered what happens when a multilingual, art‑loving attorney jumps head‑first into the most turbulent tech wave of our time? In this episode of Mutual Connections, host Shayan Mashatian sits down with Elena Gurevich—lawyer, podcaster (AI in Real Life: Not Your Usual Take), and champion for small‑to‑mid‑sized businesses navigating AI risk. From “shadow AI” in the workplace to the copyright wars playing out in U.S. courts, Elena spares no details—mixing real‑world anecdotes, legal insight, and a healthy dose of pragmatism.HighlightsWhy SMEs need AI guidance more than Fortune 500s: Elena explains the resource gap—and how she bridges it—for founders who can’t afford an in‑house legal team.The two extremes of AI adoption: Total bans vs. blind enthusiasm: why both postures can backfire, and how to find the “golden middle.”Shadow AI on the rise: What happens when employees quietly use ChatGPT behind corporate firewalls—and how leaders can respond.40+ U.S. copyright lawsuits and counting: A snapshot of the legal battlefield (OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic) and why “fair use” is the phrase of 2025.Deterministic vs. non‑deterministic LLMs: A plain‑English breakdown of why model predictability matters for IP risk.The milk‑in‑coffee problem: Why deleting personal data from an LLM is harder than it sounds—and what “right to be forgotten” looks like in practice.Lawyers, coders & philosophers at the same table: How AI is dissolving professional silos and creating unexpected collaborations.Practical roadmap for first‑time AI adopters: Elena’s step‑by‑step advice: inventory your workflows, pilot on a narrow use‑case, and involve counsel early.Upskilling without the hype: Why a two‑week “AI governance” bootcamp won’t make you an expert—and what serious professional prep actually takes.Ready to dive deeper?Hit play and join us for an unfiltered, insight‑packed hour that will leave you smarter about AI risk, regulation, and real‑world adoption. Whether you’re a founder, developer, or curious listener, this episode delivers the clarity you need—plus a few myth‑busting surprises.🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform, and don’t forget to subscribe and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.