In this episode of AI[StudyHall], Kirsten catches up with Jacob Turner, a UK barrister and a former Judicial Assistant Lord Mance in the UK Supreme Court, and author of Robot Rules: Regulating Artificial Intelligence.  Jacob shares his thoughts on applying existing legal principles - torts, negligence, contracts, otherwise - to AI, where there may be gaps to be filled, and his thoughts on potential future rights of robots (and philosophical Qs of what is "consciousness").  Turner also explains his cover art - two robot hands holding a piece of origami- and how he chose a pink cover for a book on AI policy.

Join AI[Studyhall] for an interview with Michael Greenwald, Global Head, Financial Innovation and Digital Assets, Amazon Web Services, as he discusses global responsible innovation in AI, key takeaways on what’s next in intersection of blockchain and AI, and his path from almost a decade at Treasury working on counter-terrorist financing to where he is now as a thought leader on responsible AI.

In this episode of [StudyHall], Kirsten catches up with Carole House, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center, to discuss national security concerns and her outlook on AI trends.  Where are we headed as far as national security and AI? Her thoughts coming out of General Milley's recent discussion in DC at the AI Expo for National Competitiveness?  Thoughts on key concerns and trends ahead in the next few years as far as regtech?  &  Key takeaways coming out as chair of the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) at the financial regulator, the CFTC?   Kirsten and Carole chat on these issues and more in a thought-provoking discussion. Guest Bio:Carole House is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center. She recently served as the director for cybersecurity and secure digital innovation for the White House National Security Council (NSC). House joined the NSC from the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), where she led cybersecurity, virtual currency, and emerging technology policy efforts as a senior cyber and emerging technology policy officer. Prior to FinCEN, she worked as a presidential management fellow supporting the White House Office of Management and Budget’s Cyber and National Security Unit and the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on cybersecurity, supply chain risk management, and critical infrastructure protection policy issues. House is a former Army captain who served in chemical defense and military intelligence until November 2014, including a deployment to Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, from 2012 to 2013 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. She holds a BA in international affairs from the University of Georgia and an MA in security studies from Georgetown University.

Kirsten and Chris Mohr, SIIA, discuss the recent Scarlett Johansson allegations of appropriation of her voice for an AI app, as well as Taylor Swift's travails earlier this year with illicit and inappropriate AI-generated images of her likeness, and the factors courts look at in such cases, in the broader context of AI and the media.Topics discussed include, among others,:- What is the right of publicity, and what factors do courts look at with respect to AI?-What are potential rights of celebrities/public figures, verses private citizens, under various state and other laws?-How to hold bad actors accountable under the law?-What broader policy issues are raised surrounding AI - as it relates to First Amendment rights, free speech, privacy rights?-Legislation regarding AI-generated content and image based sexual abuse, and amendments to the Violence Against Women Act;- Are there gaps in the law now?-IP rights of artists using AI as a tool?-Future of workforce of artists.-Outlook on what types of produces consumers may see from AI industry in a few years?

Hi welcome back to my third season of [StuyHall]!  I'm so excited to kick off this season focused on artificial intelligence (AI), after earlier season 1 on crypto, and seasons 2 and 3 more broadly on fintech.  I've informally dubbed this season "AI for Blondes" -- as a nod to the difficulty to keep up with the pace of innovation in AI, and wanting to dumb down some of the technology -- in AI parlance, to make the technology "explainable" -- to everyone even without a technical background. In other words, for English majors like me, with a fascination with technology and sci-fi.  I've spent the past several decades of my career focused on automation /AI in the financial services sector, and see many key takeaways in the broader AI context as well as far as ethics and policy discussions.There is almost too much to keep up with in the evolving space of use cases of AI - healthcare, education, financial services, national security, media, and more -- that I wanted to start the season with my friend Chris Kelliher, AI expert, and  professor who has many years of experience explaining AI in math finance context at Questrom School of Business at Boston University.  (We met a few years ago when we were both presenting at the annual Princeton Fintech and Quant conference, and Chris is great at breaking down the complex technology into plain English).In this episode, we look at takeaways including:- What are the key takeaways Chris is teaching his math finance students on AI?-The role of humans in AI - as copilots, active participants;-The role of data in AI- as the natural resource or input into AI systems;- Future of workforce and AI - what to expect;- Open verses closed AI/data ..and more!

Boston University Finance Professor Chris Kelliher joins MMI's Kirsten Wegner to discuss AI and the future of algo trading. The pair talk through the way the industry has changed in the past 10-20 years, including a large increase in quant strategies and reliance on quant techniques, the democratization of finance, and the adoption of machine learning,

Thanks to technology, the banking landscape is completely and rapidly changing, and these changes have only been further accelerated by the pandemic. Today we’re taking a look at the everchanging banking landscape with Nicole Elam, the president and CEO of the National Bankers Association.

This week we're talking with Oksana Malysheva, CEO of the Venture Capital firm Sputnik ATX. Our conversation covered a lot of ground - from calculated risk-taking, to investing, to gaining the confidence to go out on your own, and everything in between.

Saving is often one of those mystical things that a lot of working Americans don’t know enough about. We’re told to save, but often left with inadequate guidance. This week we’re demystifying saving with author Cady North and CEO of the American Retirement Association Brain Graff.

The crypto space is rapidly shifting, and there’s a lot on the table when it comes to regulation, surveillance, spot ETFs, and adoption. And, in the aftermath of FTX’s recent crash — millions of traders and businesses are left bracing for the aftershock. This week we’re diving into crypto with Gabby Kusz, CEO of the Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association,  and Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer of Grayscale. We’ll talk about crypto’s outlook, regulation, Spot ETFs, and FTX’s recent crumble. To learn more about Greyscale’s battle with the SEC, head on over to Grayscale.com/GBTC-lawsuit.

What if there was an exchange where you could trade on any event? Like the Superbowl or the Oscar for Best Picture or even federal elections?How about the 2022 elections? Will congress flip? And what does this mean for the future of fintech?Today we’re sitting down with Tarek Mansour, the co-founder of Kalshi, and Katelynn Bradley, DC Strategist, to take a look at event trading, the elections, and the thread that ties these two topics together.

We’re back for season two of StudyHall! This season’s going to be a little different. Last season was all about crypto, now we’re broadening our focus to the world of fintech.We all know that the fintech space can be … pretty intimidating. In this season, we’ll explore the ins and outs of financial technology together. We’ll pick the brains of fintech visionaries, ask all the hard hitting questions, and explore the ever changing electronic marketplace.We’re kicking off the season with a conversation on fintech and the elections with Tarek Mansour, the Founder of Kalshi.The first episode of season 2 is dropping shortly. In the meantime, check us out on our website - www.modernmarketsinitiative.org to find out how we’re saving investors money.

Is it crypto winter, or crypto spring-cleaning? And what does this mean for the crypto markets? To cap off season 1, Kirsten and Kate catch up with Georgetown Professor, Jim Angel to talk all things crypto. They discuss crypto winners and losers, future projections, and historical mistakes we don’t want to repeat.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.

Crypto investing can sound pretty...nuanced.  To make it all make sense, Kristen and Kate catch up with  Anthony Scaramucci, CEO and Founder, Skybridge Capital, and founder of SALT conference to talk all things crypto. They discuss crypto investing trends, how "history is rhyming", and so much moreBe sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.

What's going on with crypto winter? When will it end? In this episode, Kirsten and Kate catch up with Ben Emons, Medley Advisors, to talk all things crypto. They discuss  his view on the future of crypto adoption, interconnectedness with equities markets, general support for ETFs, and "yield farming" for retail investors. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.

Kirsten and Kate catch up with Melissa Netram, FS Vector, on her career track as Former Head of Innovation Policy at CFTC and Head of LabCFTC, her work in public and private sector, and her advice to startups navigating world of crypto and innovation policy.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.

In this episode, Jenn Lassiter, Digital Dollar Project, and Kathryn White, Accenture, sit down with Kirsten to share key takeaways from this year's World Economic Forum in Davos.  Jenn and Kathryn discuss what it's like at Davos, key themes from panels, "spicy" surprise questions, thoughts on equity and crypto, and what they are hearing as far as predictions about the cryptocurrency, stable coin, and digital markets in 2022.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.

Let's discuss this week's rollercoaster ride in crypto - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Kirsten and Kate talk recent good headlines and the eye-popping bad news that is causing anxiety, the value of long-term passive investing, and why a crypto ETF might be helpful.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.

Kirsten and Kate catch up with Jared Favole, Circle, on his path from White House Correspondent for the Wall Street Journal to Media/Economic Policy guru at Circle.   We'll hear all about  Washington's "nerd prom," Jared's tales of what it was like as a White House Correspondent, and the world of crypto communications. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.

Kirsten and Kate catch up with Nicole Elam, President and CEO, National Bankers Association ("NBA") on topics around community banks and black women entrepreneurship: coaching, access to networks, in addition to access to capital, fintechs and value of technology.  Nicole also shares her perspective on fintech and crypto, generally, and what to look out for in the coming years.Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall, and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org.