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 SchoolFeatured

Panelists:

Aaron Cooper, Partner & Founding Co-Chair, Critical & Emerging Technologies Practice, Jenner & Block LLP

Kat Duffy, Senior Fellow for Digital and Cyberspace Policy, Council on Foreign Relations

Joshua Hodges, Partner, Ridgeline Advocacy Group

Will Hudson, Associate General Counsel, Anthropic

References:

• CLE Materials from the 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference
• Audio Recordings from the 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference