In the News: Ryan Steidl Discusses AI, Privacy, and Cyber Risk on Chattinn Cyber Podcast

Constangy AI Practice Group co-chair Ryan Steidl was recently featured on the Chattinn Cyber podcast, where he discussed the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence, privacy, and cybersecurity.

In the episode, Ryan discusses AI as a natural evolution of long-standing data privacy and security issues, now magnified by reduced human oversight, increased complexity, and new systemic risks. He breaks down the current U.S. regulatory landscape, which lacks a comprehensive federal framework, and addresses the recent veto of Virginia’s AI bill and the debate surrounding a proposed federal moratorium on state AI legislation. He also notes the significant role federal agencies, including the FTC and EEOC, have in shaping AI policy and enforcement.

Topics include: 

• How AI builds on, but complicates, existing data privacy and security frameworks

• The patchwork of state AI laws and the evolving role of federal agencies

• How administration priorities influence regulatory direction

• How business leaders can evaluate AI use cases, data needs, and risk tolerance before adopting new tools

• The importance of strong governance, including cross-functional oversight and defined ownership at the enterprise, tool-level, and output-level stages

• Why rigorous vetting, documentation, and ongoing risk assessments are essential for responsible AI use

• The distinctions between open-source models, public tools like ChatGPT, and private sandbox environments

• Best practices for safe AI adoption, including avoiding public tools for sensitive data and leveraging private or synthetic data solutions

• The dual impact of AI on cyber risk—and why human oversight and proactive monitoring remain critical

• How insurers may increasingly push organizations toward proactive AI governance and risk management

To listen to the full episode of Chattinn Cyber, click here.

Ryan is co-chair of Constangy’s AI Practice Group, where he advises clients on the legal, regulatory, and cybersecurity implications of emerging technologies. His practice spans AI governance, data privacy compliance, incident response, and risk mitigation. Known for his practical, business-focused approach, Ryan helps organizations navigate the complexities of AI adoption while managing risk and fostering innovation.