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Caveat
by N2K Networks
Join us for thought provoking conversations on surveillance, digital privacy, and cybersecurity law and policy in the information age. Each week, hosts Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin break down the headlines, legal cases, and policy battles that matter most.
Episodes
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Who’s liable when AI goes rogue?
This week, Dave and Ben look at two stories with the first involving a recent bill introduced into the US House of Representatives that looks to clarify the confusion around AI liability. The second story involves a court case where an AI generated video was able to sway a judge's opinion....
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Expanding the digital evidence trail.
This week, Dave and Ben look at two court cases where one involves a judge ruling that law enforcement's use of Flock cameras was unconstitutional and another where the AI chat logs were used as evidence to levy felony charges. Additionally, Dave sits down with Meredith Burkart, Senior Director…
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Anthropic’s court battles.
This week, Dave and Ben look at the recent court ruling which has supported the Trump administration's reclassification that Anthropic was a supply chain risk. Additionally, the two look at how AI chat prompts are being increasingly used for gathering evidence for AI-related investigations. While...
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When digital tools get it wrong.
This week, Dave and Ben sit down to look at a recent court ruling which has rejected limits on cell phone border searches. Additionally, the two look at another case where a woman was falsely accused of bank robbery after an AI facial recognition system misidentified her and is now suing for $10...
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The battle for AI regulation.
This week, Dave and Ben sit down with N2K's lead analyst Ethan Cook to look at the growing calls to enact AI regulations both within the US and across the globe. Spurned on by recent model escapes, policymakers and AI developers alike have steadily begun to call for greater legislative oversight;...
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Addressing the social media algorithms.
This week, Dave and Ben look at how AI and social media are coming under greater regulatory scrutiny. For AI, conversations people are having with their chatbots are beginning to find their way into court cases while Australia looks to continue its crackdown on how social media platforms engage...
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Flipping AI’s kill switch.
This week, Dave and Ben look at two major AI stories. The first involves Anthropic winning one of its legal challenges regarding the Pentagon designating the company as a supply chain risk. The second story looks at a recent law introduced in Congress that seeks to give CISA the power to force AI...
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Breaking big tech’s hold.
This week, Dave and Ben look at California's latest effort to restrict social media companies further by banning design features that are considered harmful to minors. Additionally, the two discuss recent calls on the Maryland government to investigate data brokers which could be violating state...
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When companies can hack back.
This week, Dave and Ben discuss how the Trump administration has dramatically changed the cybersecurity landscape after signing a new memorandum, which allows private companies to hack malicious threat actors. Additionally, the two look at the concept of "AI constitutions," and what these…
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Surveillance rulings and social media scrutiny.
This week, Ben and Ethan discuss two major stories. The first looks deeper into the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the Chatrie case and the long-term impacts this decision could have on privacy within the nation. The second dives into another court case decision, which exposes social media...
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Tracking people, training AI.
This week, Ben and Ethan discuss two major stories. The first involves an incident where a police officer was abusing his access to Flock camera databases to track a former partner's movement. The second looks at recent research that found that Chinese military research units have been accessing…
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AI’s latest security wake-up call.
This week, Dave and Ben discuss two major stories. The first story assess the recent incident where a rogue OpenAI agent escaped its environment and successfully targeted Hugging Face. Additionally, the two also look at an incident where a man was targeted after he reportedly wiped his phone…
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AI’s political and copyright reckoning.
This week, Dave and Ben look at two stories centered around AI. The first involves how politicians are trying to combat how AI chatbots spread inaccurate or incomplete information on their campaigns to voters. The second story looks at how existing copyright laws are not robust enough to handle…
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The future of transatlantic data sharing.
This week, Dave and Ben look at how the Supreme Court's recent decision could impact data-sharing efforts with the European Union (EU). Additionally, they discuss how the LA Police Department has let its contract with Flock expire after reports emerged that the company was found to be…
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AI sovereignty and surveillance.
This week, Dave and Ben examine two developments shaping the future of technology policy. First, they break down the European Union's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act and what it means for technological sovereignty and global competition. Then, they turn to the US, where advances in...
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Drawing a digital line for geofencing.
This week, Dave and Ben take a look at the Supreme Court's recent ruling that has significantly changed how the law enforcement must approach collecting user location data. Alongside this conversation, Ben also sits down with former Congressman and current President of Americans for Responsible...
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Encore: HR1 and the future of U.S. tech security.
We hope you enjoy this encore of Caveat while our team is away. This week on Caveat, Dave and Ben welcome back N2K’s own Ethan Cook for our latest policy deep dive segment. As our lead analyst, Ethan shares his knowledge of law, privacy, and surveillance on the latest policy…
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A world without Section 702.
This week, Dave and Ben take a look at a recent ruling against Google by a German court holding them liable for any false statements generated by its AI Overviews. Additionally, the two examine how Congress failed to extend Section 702. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer…
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Changes to US AI policy landscape.
This week, Dave and Ben sit down with N2K's lead analyst Ethan Cook to examine President Trump's recent Executive Order centered on AI. With this order, the Trump administration is looking to increase its oversight of new AI models to better account for potential security vulnerabilities before...
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Florida vs OpenAI.
This week, Dave and Ben sit down to Florida's recent lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. In the suit, Florida alleges that the company placed profits over safety needs. Additionally, the two cover a story on an ad-based surveillance network. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a...
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The bipartisan case for CISA.
This week, Dave and Ben sit down to discuss a growing bipartisan effort to support CISA. Throughout the conversation, the two look at how lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are showing greater support for CISA after the Trump administration cut its budget and workforce. Both Representatives…
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Scam ads, AI hallucinations, and legal implications.
This week, Dave and Ben sit down to discuss two legal cases. The first case involves Santa Clara suing Meta over alleged scam ads. The second story looks at a now dismissed case where the lawyers could potentially face consequences for allegedly using fake AI citations in their filings. While…
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Sony's failed attempt to stop piracy.
This week, Dave and Ben sit down to discuss how Sony's failed lawsuit could have major impacts on other copyright lawsuits alongside how the EU's AI approach might be grounded in nuclear deterrence strategies. Additionally, our team sits down with Dr. Liz James, a managing security consultant at...
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Trump’s AI Preemption Playbook.
This week, Dave and Ben look at how the Trump administration is reshaping federalism through AI policy alongside looking at a lawsuit filed by a college student against a dating app for using her image without permission. Afterwards, Ben sits down with Jen Sovada, Claroty’s Public Sector GM, to...
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All rise for the Chatrie.
This week, Dave and Ben sit down with N2K's Lead Analyst Ethan Cook to look at the Supreme Court's new case examining geofencing. In the conversation, the three break down the various stances the justice's have already begun to take up and what the potential fallouts of this case could be. While...
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Section 702 survives for now.
This week, Dave and Ben revisit several key stories including the Senate reauthorizing Section 702 and top White House officials meeting with Anthropic's CEO. Alongside these story updates, the two also look into how conversations surrounding AI liability and insurance coverage are changing.…
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Anthropic vs Washington.
This week, Dave and Ben revisit Anthropic’s lawsuits against the Pentagon after the company was reclassified as a supply chain risk. Additionally, Dave and Ben also take a look at the looming Section 702 deadline, which is set to expire on April 20th. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben…
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Privatizing cyberspace.
This week, Dave and Ben look into two stories. The first involves how cyberwarfare has become increasingly privatized and the dangers this trend can pose. The second looks into Flock Safety cameras and why cities in Georgia are looking to potentially shut down the company's systems. While this…
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Reversing the risk label.
This week, Dave sits down with N2K's Lead Analyst, Ethan Cook, to talk about the ongoing lawsuits between Anthropic and the federal government after the Trump administration designated the AI firm as a supply chain risk. Additionally, the two also take a look at a new cyberattack insurance…
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Round three: The fight over AI preemption.
This week, Ben sits down with N2K's Lead Analyst, Ethan Cook, to discuss the Trump administration's new national AI framework. The framework covers a variety of key areas such as minor protections, IP rights, and federal preemption. Additionally, the two discuss the FCC's recent import ban of any...
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Section 702: The debate continues.
In this milestone 300th episode, Ben has the story on the latest legislative battle over reauthorizing Section 702, as lawmakers once again debate the future of a key U.S. surveillance authority. Meanwhile, Dave covers a new New York state bill that aims to restrict the use of AI chatbots in…
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The SBOM where it happens.
This week, Dave talks with Jean-Paul Bergeaux, CTO for Federal for GuidePoint Security, about OMB rescinding two Biden era orders, which had mandated that agencies require a software bill of materials (SBOM) from software vendors. Ben shares a follow-up story on the Anthropic/Pentagon dustup.…
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The Pentagon's AI ultimatum.
This week, Ben sits down with N2K's Lead Analyst, Ethan Cook, to discuss the recent fallout between the Pentagon and Anthropic. The deal between the two soured over the past week, leading to Anthropic being dropped by the government for contracting jobs. Shortly afterwards, the government inked a...
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Trump's tariff battle.
This week, Ben and Dave sit down with N2K's Lead Analyst, Ethan Cook, to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Trump administration's tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Additionally, Dave sits down with Jeff Williams, Founder of OWASP…
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Wired for the future.
This week, Ben and Dave sit down with N2K's Lead Analyst, Ethan Cook, to discuss the 21st annual State of the Net conference. This conference is a series of roundtable panels and interviews where industry experts and lawmakers meet to discuss the most pressing challenges facing the technology...
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Another week, another AI story.
This week, Ben has a story on An AI-run social network exposed API keys, raising fears of agent hijacking and corporate data breaches. Dave's got the story of a judge tossing a case after a lawyer repeatedly filed fake AI-generated citations, calling it a failure of basic legal research. While…
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The algorithm is writing the rulebook now.
This week, we are joined by Tony Scott, CEO of Intrusion and former federal CIO, sharing his perspective on evolving regulation and the realities behind critical policy shifts. Ben has a story on the promise of AI to automate compliance. Dave's got reports that the Trump administration plans on...
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Compliance in the age of surveillance.
On today's episode of Caveat, we are joined by Matt Hillary, Chief Information Security Officer at Drata, discussing how AI is reshaping the compliance landscape and what it takes to build trust at AI speed. Ben has the story of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and their extensive use of…
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The expanding reach of surveillance.
Today we are joined by Brian McGinnis, partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, who is discussing youth protection and data privacy and the Federal Trade Commission. Ben has the story of the Supreme Court agreeing to take up a high-profile case on geofence warrants. Dave takes a look at the global...
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Consent is not optional.
This week, Ben and Dave discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding Grok and its ability to generate nonconsensual nude images, raising fresh concerns about AI safeguards, consent, and accountability, before turning to a conversation with Caitlin Clarke, Senior Director for Cybersecurity Services...
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Your data, your rules.
On today’s episode, Ben and Dave dive into the wave of new privacy legislation taking effect across the U.S., with California, Texas, and Virginia leading the way. We explore how these laws are giving consumers more control over their personal data—like California’s new “Delete Act” that lets...
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The existing state of regulation. [CISOP]
While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this episode of CISO Perspectives. Regulation is a double-edged sword. While it helps create structure, establish accountability, and set standards, it also creates unnecessary hurdles, slower response times, and overly rigid systems. With every...
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Caveat Live: FBI and KU Cybersecurity Conference.
While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this episode of Caveat. We've got something special for you this week! We are excited to share our very first Caveat Live event. Host Ben Yelin recently headed to the FBI and KU Cybersecurity Conference at the University of Kansas for a live...
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Cyber lessons from the frontlines.
On today’s episode, we welcome back cybersecurity expert Caleb Barlow. Caleb joins us to explore lessons learned from conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with a focus on emerging threats to GPS systems and how they could impact security, military operations, and critical infrastructure. While this…
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One nation, two AI futures.
This week on Caveat, Dave and Ben welcome back N2K’s own Ethan Cook for our latest policy deep dive segment. As our lead analyst, Ethan shares his knowledge of law, privacy, and surveillance on the latest policy developments shaping the cybersecurity and legal landscape. While this show...
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Jumping into a time machine.
This week, Ben Yelin discusses the new California Opt Me Out Act that requires web browsers to offer a one-click “opt-out” setting that stops companies from selling or sharing your data. Dave Bittner bring the story about the Supreme Court of the United States weighing whether internet service...
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Red, white, and for you page.
Please enjoy this encore of Caveat. This week, we are joined by Michele Kellerman, Cybersecurity Engineer for Air and Missile Defense at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab discussing Women's health apps and the legal grey zone that they create with HIPAA. Ben has the story of the...
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AI arms race meets nation-state mayhem.
This week, Ethan Cook, N2K lead analyst and editor of the Caveat newsletter joins Dave and Ben with a rapid-fire download from Public Sector Ignite — from CISA’s strategic pivot to the evolving threat landscape across China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. He teases major takeaways on quantum risk...
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Where are we going with warrantless searches?
Please enjoy this encore of Caveat. This week, we are joined by Max Shier, Optiv's CISO, to discuss the newly-released CMMC 2.0, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, and how to ensure compliance. Ben discusses a federal court’s decision holding warrantless queries of the Section 702...
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Face to face with controversy.
Today we are joined by Dr. Sasha O'Connell, Senior Director for Cybersecurity Programs at Aspen Digital, discussing "10 Years of Cybersecurity Progress & What Comes Next." Ben talks about a couple of instances of AI companies reigning in their chatbots. Dave's got the story of ICE’s controversial...
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Join us for thought provoking conversations on surveillance, digital privacy, and cybersecurity law and policy in the information age. Each week, hosts Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin break down the headlines, legal cases, and policy battles that matter most.
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