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Tech News this Week · April 8 · 24 min

Decoding US Cybersecurity and AI Legislation

In this episode of Tech News This Week, Sabrina Polin hosts cybersecurity reporter Becky Bracken of Dark Reading to unpack the latest trends in cybersecurity legislation, federal and state policies, and AI regulation. They explore the implications of recent executive orders, the role of the private sector, and what the US can learn from EU approaches to AI governance. Main Topics The absence of the U.S. government at RSAC 2026 and its implications for cybersecurity leadership Analysis of recent U.S. federal executive orders and state legislation on AI and cybersecurity The balance between regulation, innovation, and the private sector's role in shaping AI's future Insights into practical AI deployment, ethical considerations, and monitoring AI efficacy Upcoming key figures and reports in cybersecurity, including an exclusive interview with Chris Inglis Dark Reading Confidential podcast: Recent podcasts | page 1 of 1 | Dark Reading Follow Becky on LinkedIn: Becky Bracken | LinkedIn

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In this episode of Tech News This Week, Sabrina Polin hosts cybersecurity reporter Becky Bracken of Dark Reading to unpack the latest trends in cybersecurity legislation, federal and state policies, and AI regulation. They explore the implications of recent executive orders, the role of the private sector, and what the US can learn from EU approaches to AI governance.

Main Topics

  • The absence of the U.S. government at RSAC 2026 and its implications for cybersecurity leadership
  • Analysis of recent U.S. federal executive orders and state legislation on AI and cybersecurity
  • The balance between regulation, innovation, and the private sector's role in shaping AI's future
  • Insights into practical AI deployment, ethical considerations, and monitoring AI efficacy
  • Upcoming key figures and reports in cybersecurity, including an exclusive interview with Chris Inglis

Dark Reading Confidential podcast: Recent podcasts | page 1 of 1 | Dark Reading

Follow Becky on LinkedIn: Becky Bracken | LinkedIn 

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