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Inside AsembleAI: DeepTech, AI & Science

Inside AsembleAI: DeepTech, AI & Science

EP 22: The Future of AI Policy: Emerging Challenges and What Comes Next

Feb 12, 2026 · 17m

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AI moves fast; laws struggle to keep up. In this episode of Inside Assemble AI, Mac Goswami and Sam Dey tackle the most pressing questions about the future of AI policy—from Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that could exceed human capabilities to the murky liability questions around autonomous AI agents. What happens when AI agents cause harm? Who's liable - the developer, the deployer, or the user? Current regulations weren't designed for systems that can make independent decisions, negotiate contracts, or interact with other AI systems. The legal framework is unclear and complex, and we're already behind. The episode explores the double-edged sword of open source AI: it fosters…