In the premiere episode of Minds & Machines: Navigating AI and the Law, host Nick Sarokhanian, chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s AI practice group, dives into the latest developments in artificial intelligence. He breaks down recent policy shifts under the new administration, the release of a cutting-edge open-source reasoning model, and key U.S. court rulings impacting AI.

Later, Nick welcomes Seth Schachner, Managing Director of Strat Americas, a consultancy specializing in media and technology partnerships. The two reflect on their meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos and explore how AI is shaping the music and entertainment industries – impacting rightsholders, talent, and creators – while sharing insights on what to expect in the year ahead.