Regulating AI Without Stifling Innovation with Jamil Jaffer

Should lawmakers move quickly to regulate AI, or continue giving innovation room to run? This week, Elisa is joined by Jamil Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, to examine the evolving debate over AI regulation in the United States. Together, they discuss where targeted safeguards may be necessary, the national security risks posed by Chinese AI models, and whether Congress can realistically keep pace with rapid technological change. They also consider how the U.S. can address AI’s risks while preserving innovation and maintaining its competitive edge.Jamil Jaffer is the Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, where he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Law and leads programs focused on national security, cyber, and intelligence law.References:The Great American AI ActWhite House – Winning the Race: America’s AI Action PlanSen. Mark Kelly’s AI and Defense LegislationEU Artificial Intelligence ActCrowdStrike Research on DeepSeek Security VulnerabilitiesBooz Allen — What’s in America’s Code?