S2E3 - Amit Elazari - Who Actually Shapes AI Policy?

In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, Noam Maital is joined by Dr. Amit Elazari, Co-Founder and CEO of Open Policy and a leading voice at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and global policy.Amit brings a unique perspective from both inside government affairs and as a founder building tools to scale policy access. From her experience shaping cybersecurity policy at Intel to launching Open Policy, she breaks down why policy has historically been limited to a small group of experts and why that’s now changing.They explore how policy directly impacts go-to-market, product strategy, and revenue, why most companies underestimate its role, and how AI is enabling a broader set of organizations to engage in shaping policy rather than just reacting to it.The conversation also dives into the evolving global landscape, from EU regulation to U.S. state-level fragmentation, and what it means for companies and governments trying to navigate a rapidly shifting environment.They also look ahead to the future of “policy as code,” where governance becomes more scalable, automated, and embedded directly into how organizations operate.This podcast is brought to you by Darwin AI, a platform built for state and local government to help agencies adopt and manage AI responsibly.