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The Good Bot: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, and the Law
The Good Bot: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, and the Law
Author: Brett A. Mason, Brent T. Hoard, Erin S. Whaley, Troutman Pepper Locke
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The Good Bot: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, and the Law podcast is a comprehensive series that delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the impact of current and new laws on the advancement of technology in this area. AI is not just reshaping industries, but also contributing to the betterment of human health. As we continue to explore the limitless potential of AI, it's clear that the intersection of technology, health care, and law holds promising possibilities for the future. This series will explore several areas of law that should be considered when incorporating AI into health care, including data privacy and cybersecurity concerns, the constantly changing regulatory landscape, litigation discovery processes, use of AI for clinical trials or preparing intellectual property materials, and many other complexities of generative AI in the health care sector. By hearing from subject matter experts from both technology and legal viewpoints, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the transformative role of AI in the industry, the legal challenges it presents, and the potential solutions to these issues.
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In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason sits down with Leigh Zeiser, director of AI and automation at Troutman Pepper Locke, to unpack how the firm operationalizes AI responsibly. They discuss the firm's AI portfolio — including Athena, the internal GPT-based chat agent — and the categories of tools used for research, drafting, eDiscovery, knowledge management, and workflow automation. The conversation covers the firm's evaluation framework and non‑negotiables (security, accuracy, fit for purpose, and contractual safeguards), the tradeoffs of building versus buying, and why human oversight and line‑by‑line accuracy testing remain essential. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of The Good Bot, recorded in August of this year, Brett Mason welcomes FDA regulatory attorney Kyle Dolinsky to unpack the FDA's January 2025 draft guidance on artificial intelligence in drug and biologic development. They explain the agency's seven-step, risk-based framework for model planning, development, validation, and monitoring, and highlight practical takeaways such as early FDA engagement and documentation expectations. The conversation explores themes from public comments — including requests for more examples, clarity on generative and foundation models, and risks with third‑party AI — along with how administrative changes could shape the final document. The discussion analyzes comments and assesses their influence on the guidance and underscores that the FDA's approach is designed to enable responsible innovation, not restrict it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason and Tom Kinney explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the insurance and reinsurance industries. They discuss the rapid adoption of AI, the critical role of data management, and the unique risks insurers face as both enterprises and risk carriers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason is joined by Rusty Close, Austin Padgett, and Brent Hoard to explore the complexities of contracting for artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. The conversation points to key intellectual property concerns, including ownership of AI-generated content and the impact of recent Copyright Office guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason is joined by Gene Fishel and Chris Carlson to discuss the latest state laws targeting AI, especially in health care. They break down new legislation in Colorado, Utah, California, and Texas, highlighting differences in scope and enforcement. They also cover how state attorneys general are using consumer protection and anti-discrimination laws to regulate AI, even in states without AI-specific statutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason and Emma Trivax delve into the current efforts to legislate artificial intelligence (AI). They explore the federal landscape of AI policy, including the newly established Bipartisan House AI Task Force, and proposed federal legislation, which would grant prescriptive authority of drugs to AI and machine learning. Additionally, they discuss the Virginia High Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act and how states may legislate differently depending on the interests of their residents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment of the Good Bot, Brett Mason is joined by Partners Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter to discuss AI in the workplace. They delve into what employers need to know about AI and discuss the transformative potential and inherent risks of AI in the workplace, along with some lessons from the movie I, Robot, including how employers (and their employees) are using AI, as well as the potential legal risks associated with it, including discrimination, attorney-client privilege, and data privacy considerations. Tune in to learn about the latest developments in AI, the importance of understanding AI systems, and how to mitigate risks associated with their use in employment settings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason and attorneys Michael S. Lowe, Callan G. Stein, and Nicole S. Giffin discuss the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, with a focus on recent updates related to AI. They highlight the DOJ's criteria for assessing compliance programs, including design, implementation, and results. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of risk management and human oversight in AI applications, and provide insights on the new administration's stance on AI and its potential impact on corporate compliance strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment of The Good Bot, Brett is joined by attorneys Erin S. Whaley and Emma E. Trivax to discuss the new Colorado AI Act, important definitions and provisions included in the act, and other regulatory and legislative actions around AI that attorneys and companies should be aware of. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment of The Good Bot, Brett is joined by partners Chris Carlson and Michael Yaghi to discuss the growing role of state attorneys general in regulatory and enforcement issues around AI. They discuss the recent first-of-its-kind settlement that gives a first glimpse into what state AGs will be focusing on regarding companies' use of this novel technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment of The Good Bot, host Brett Mason is joined by Partner Judy O'Grady and Associate Kyle Dolinsky to discuss the FDA’s new Emerging Drug Safety Technology Program (EDSTP) and how this program encourages the use of AI to improve the efficient collection, processing, and evaluation of single and aggregate patient safety data. They further discuss how the use of AI technologies is expected to reduce costs associated with pharmacovigilance in the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this episode of The Good Bot, host Brett Mason is joined by Alison Grounds, managing partner for Troutman Pepper eMerge and chair of the firm's Innovation Committee. Alison is also a leader of the Generative AI Task Force at the firm. Together, they explore the firm's integration of generative AI, discussing the formation of a task force to consolidate resources and deploy AI effectively across the firm. The conversation also covers best practices for companies looking to implement generative AI, emphasizing the importance of involving the right stakeholders and developing flexible policies that balance innovation with risk management. Alison highlights the evolving perspectives of clients on AI, noting a shift from initial fear to excitement and proactive engagement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment, Brett Mason is joined by colleagues Jim Koenig, Alison Grounds, and Chris Willis. In part two of this two-part series, Pedro Pavón, global privacy director of monetization, privacy and fairness at Meta, shares his insights on best practices and strategies for avoiding bias and discrimination. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment, Brett Mason is joined by colleagues Jim Koenig, Alison Grounds, and Chris Willis in part one of a two-part series focusing on algorithm fairness, bias, and discrimination when using AI, and emerging best practices to avoid bias and discrimination, emphasizing the importance of fairness and preventing discrimination and ensuring equitable access to health care for all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment, Brett is joined by Partner Brent Hoard and Andrea Bilbija, chief compliance officer at Sprinklr, to address the privacy and security implications of using AI software and tools. Their discussion covers current applications for AI, privacy and security risks associated with AI, and best practices for risk mitigation, including internal considerations of data collection and use, contracting with clients and vendors on data privacy issues, and who internally at a company should be involved in governance and compliance around use of AI tools.The views expressed in this podcast episode do not necessarily reflect those of the organizations with which the speakers are associated. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment, Brett Mason is joined by Partner Eric Rumanek and Associate Frederick King to discuss the incorporation of AI software into medical devices used during surgical procedures. As health care providers actively lobby for shifting liability from themselves to medical products with AI software, several potential liability issues may arise for the manufacturers of these products. This episode examines potential product liability issues that such medical devices may face and design considerations that medical device manufacturers should consider when incorporating AI software into their products. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment, Brett Mason is joined by Partner Brent Hoard and Morgan Hague from Meditology Services to address the privacy and security implications of using AI software and tools in health care. Their discussion covers current health care applications for AI, privacy and security risks associated with AI, and best practices for risk mitigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.In this installment, Brett is joined by Partner Judy O'Grady and Associate Kyle Dolinsky to discuss the FDA's approach to regulating AI in health care. Topics include AI's current and potential applications in medical devices and drug development, the FDA's proactive stance on AI innovation, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law. In this introductory episode, Brett is joined by Morgan Hague from Meditology, a security and privacy firm focused on the health care space. They provide an initial overview of what AI is, how it is currently being integrated into health care, and discuss potential future uses for AI across the health care industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.




