Tech Law Talks

The 2026 midterm elections have reshaped the political landscape, but will they meaningfully change the direction of AI regulation and enforcement? Tyler Thompson and Gerard Donovan, co-chairs of Reed Smith’s AI team, examine what the election results could mean for businesses – from state regulation to enforcement, intellectual property, and the prospects for federal AI legislation.

In this episode of Tech Law Talks, Reed Smith’s Gerard Donovan, Sonny Grewal, Mike Forbes, and Tyler Thompson discuss the IP questions raised when developers use AI coding assistants or “vibe code.” They cover copyright authorship, trade secret and open-source licensing risks and mitigation strategies, and patenting when AI is part of the process. The group also shares practical steps in-house teams can take to protect their own IP and avoid infringing others’.

Reed Smith Global AI Practice Co-Chairs Nick Breen, Gerard Donovan, and Tyler Thompson explore how organizations are moving from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption and the complex legal issues that follow. From intellectual property and copyright disputes to governance, regulation, and emerging global frameworks, they share practical insights on the opportunities, risks, and decisions shaping AI strategy today.

A strong AI governance program starts with knowing what data you have, what you need to keep, and what should be disposed of. Reed Smith attorneys Anthony Diana, Therese Craparo, Kiriaki Tourikis, and Kristen Pologruto explain how a tailored records retention schedule can provide the foundation for more reliable data, smarter risk management, and responsible AI adoption.

Effective AI governance starts with effective data governance. Anthony Diana, Therese Craparo, Kiriaki Tourikis, and Kristen Pologruto explore how organizations can strengthen the data foundation behind AI to improve results, manage risk, and build more defensible AI programs.