Why Companies Must Track State AI Rules

Goodwin Partner Omer Tene has long had his finger on the pulse of privacy and AI governance developments and trends. He advises clients on a wide range of issues, from data protection, artificial intelligence, technology, cybersecurity and beyond.

As we head into a brave new 2026, IAPP Editorial Director Jedidiah Bracy caught up with Tene to discuss the big issues he sees playing out this year, from a changing geopolitical environment to US state privacy and AI legislative activity, from kids privacy and safety issues to digital reform in the EU.