Analyzing critical legal trends and developments across data, cyber, AI and digital regulations from around the world and beyond borders

As the New Administration continues to implement its vision for AI governance, businesses should remain agile in their approach to compliance while positioning themselves to capitalize on potential opportunities in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

In this episode of AI in a New Administration, Baker McKenzie partners Cynthia Cole, Adam Aft, and Keo McKenzie discuss the significant shifts in AI policy under the New Administration. The conversation explores the contrast between the previous and current administrations’ approaches to artificial intelligence regulation, offering practical insights for businesses navigating this evolving landscape.

This conversation is based on insights from Baker McKenzie’s technology practice experts and reflects the regulatory landscape as of May 2025.

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Cynthia J. Cole is Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Global Commercial, Tech and Transactions Business Unit, a member of the Firm’s global Commercial, Data, IP and Trade (CDIT) practice group steering Committee and Co-chair of Baker Women California. A former CEO and General Counsel, just before joining the Firm, Cynthia was Deputy Department Chair of the Corporate Section in the California offices of Baker Botts where she built the technology transactions and data privacy practice. An intellectual property transactions attorney, Cynthia also has expertise in AI, digital transformation, data privacy, and cybersecurity strategy.

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Adam Aft helps global companies navigate the complex issues regarding intellectual property, data, and technology in product counseling, technology, and M&A transactions. He leads the Firm's North America Technology Transactions group and co-leads the group globally. Adam regularly advises a range of clients on transformational activities, including the intellectual property, data and data privacy, and technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions, new product and service initiatives, and new trends driving business such as platform development, data monetization, and artificial intelligence.

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Keo McKenzie is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group (IPTech), based in the Firm’s DC office. Keo has significant experience advising multinational technology, life sciences, and healthcare companies with complex matters related to regulatory and transactional issues presented by digital health technologies.