The AI Arms Race: Expert Perspectives from the National Security Law Conference

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the security landscape faster than policy can keep pace. This week, we bring you a special episode recorded live at the 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference: “The AI Arms Race and National Security Law.” Moderated by Margaret Hu, Professor of Law and Director of Digital Democracy Law at William & Mary Law School, the panel examines how AI is transforming military strategy, cyber operations, and global power competition. Featuring four leading experts in emerging technology, the discussion explores the legal and ethical guardrails needed for autonomous systems, the private sector’s growing role in national defense, and the geopolitical stakes of an AI-driven future.Moderated by Margaret Hu, the Davison M. Douglas Professor of Law Director, Digital Democracy Law, William & Mary Law SchoolFeaturedPanelists:Aaron Cooper, Partner & Founding Co-Chair, Critical & Emerging Technologies Practice, Jenner & Block LLPKat Duffy, Senior Fellow for Digital and Cyberspace Policy, Council on Foreign RelationsJoshua Hodges, Partner, Ridgeline Advocacy GroupWill Hudson, Associate General Counsel, AnthropicReferences:CLE Materials from the 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law ConferenceAudio Recordings from the 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference