Advancing AI/ML in Federal Procurement

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Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in offices across the United States and Asia, known for providing high value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients’ success.
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Moderator: Kathleen Walch, Managing Partner, Principal Analyst at Cognilytica
Panelists:
- Alexander Canizares, Partner at Perkins Coie
- Sam Jo, Partner at Perkins Coie
- Bassel Haidar, AI/ML Practice Lead at Guidehouse
The federal government’s increased interest in acquiring artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities presents a range of legal and business considerations for government contractors. In this round table discussion, panelists will discuss emerging trends and issues involving AI/ML and federal acquisition, including key agency initiatives involving AI/ML solutions, risk allocation and product development strategies and policies involving AI, and emerging compliance issues and risks in areas such as ethics, Responsible AI, as well as transparency.
Agenda:
- 12:00pm-12:30: Panel Discussion
- 12:30-1:00pm: Your Q&A and interaction
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