What the NDAA Says About AI in Defense, with Josh Geltzer (Part 2)

In Part 2 of their discussion, Elisa Poteat and Josh Geltzer look beyond the NDAA to explore how executive authority, outbound investment restrictions, and state-level efforts are shaping the evolving framework for AI regulation and national security.Joshua Geltzer is a Partner at WilmerHale, focusing on artificial intelligence, CFIUS, crisis management, cybersecurity and national security-related litigation.References:The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Full Text)Geltzer, Joshua A., et al. “What the NDAA Means for AI and Cybersecurity.” WilmerHale, 19 Dec. 2025California SB-53 – Artificial intelligence models: large developers (Full Text)E.O. 14365 – Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial IntelligenceColorado SB24-205 – Consumer Protections for Artificial IntelligenceNY State RAISE ActTexas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act