The rise of AI and Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is transforming every aspect of our lives, from the way we interact with businesses and government to how we learn and play. But one critical question remains: How can we responsibly steer its development and adoption? The stakes are high as global players such as the European Union, Japan, and China race ahead, shaping global AI policy.
Join us for a fireside chat with David Weinberg, staff director of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and Elastic's own Global Government Affairs Leader, Bill Wright and Distinguished Architect, Dave Erickson, as they discuss trends, challenges, AI regulations, and the potential applications and implications of generative AI use in federal agencies.
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We will also explore the critical issues surrounding AI regulation and responsible innovation. This dialogue comes at a pivotal time as the federal government and White House actively craft rules and guiding principles. The United States now stands at the intersection of policy and innovation, with a narrowing window to influence global AI standards.
• Harnessing AI and generative AI capabilities
• Overcoming AI and generative AI adoption challenges & mitigating cybersecurity risk
• Developing AI policies and regulations to establish responsible AI
• Elastic’s recent innovations in search powered solutions & exploration of data
• How Elastic has made AI/ML-assisted workflows accessible to allegations
David has worked for Senator Gary Peters since he was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2008.  He started as a Legislative Assistant covering a broad portfolio of issues before being promoted to Legislative Director and staffing then-Congressman Peters on the House Financial Services Committee.
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After Peters won his first Senate race in 2014 to succeed Senator Carl Levin, David served as Legislative Director for four years, overseeing all of the legislative initiatives that the office pursued. When Senator Peters became the top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) in 2019, David continued his service with Gary by becoming the Staff Director of the Committee.
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David is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Boston University School of Law. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife Meghan and their two sons.
Dave is a seasoned expert in emerging technologies with a wealth of experience spearheading large-scale data projects across various critical sectors, including civilian, healthcare, defense, and national security. His expertise shines in designing and implementing petabyte-scale data architectures, tackling complex challenges head-on.
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