State of the State: AI Policy Forum

Each quarter, AI LA will convene technologists, builders, and policy-curious professionals for a timely, grounded discussion on AI legislation—what’s passed, what’s coming, and what it actually means in practice. With a primary focus on California and clear line-of-sight to federal positioning, this forum is designed to move beyond headlines and political theater to unpack real consequences: how new laws shape product development, reporting obligations, corporate behavior, and public infrastructure initiatives like CalCompute. The conversation will bring multiple perspectives into the room—state insiders, safety and alignment experts, policy and economics specialists, and AI founders—to debate tradeoffs, surface pros and cons, and clarify what’s actionable now versus what’s still aspirational. Open to the broader tech community and anyone interested in AI’s future, this program aims to build shared understanding and sharper judgment at the intersection of technology, policy, and power. Presenters Josh Fattal, Associate, Privacy & Data; Morrison Foerster Bahrad Sokhansanj, Senior Research Scholar; Institute for Law & AI Martin Makaryan, Strategic Ops, Government Affairs; Metropolis Technologies Agenda 6:30-7pm Check-in 7:00-8pm Forum8:00-9pm Networking About AI LA AI LA Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that's been building community around the responsible development and application of AI since 2016. We host over 100 events a year, including AI on the Lot, Earth Summit, Life Summit, Responsible AI Symposium, and monthly community meetups across various sectors. Members & Sponsors Become an AI LA+ member to gain access to exclusive workshops and meetups and save over $400 in event prices! Interested in sponsoring or providing free products to our vibrant community? Reach out to us at partnerships@joinai.la. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy By registering to an AI LA Community, Inc event, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Disability Notice Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event should contact contact@joinai.la with their name and contact information. We request that individuals requiring accommodations notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.