This is the fourth episode of "Cross-examining AI", HSF Kramer's podcast series on disputes and AI where we unpack the key developments that are shaping litigation. In this episode we look at the UKJT’s statement on liability for AI harms, the SRA’s recent warning notice on AI and the first case from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal where a lawyer has been struck off for misuse of AI. This episode is hosted by Camilla Macpherson, a knowledge lawyer in our disputes team, who is joined by Emma Deas, a partner in our banking litigation team and Will Glassey, a partner in our disputes practice with a focus on professional negligence and professional disciplinary claims.

Below you can find links to our blog posts on the developments and cases covered in this podcast.

• UK Jurisdiction Taskforce publishes final legal statement on liability for AI harms
• Solicitors Regulation Authority issues a Warning Notice on the misuse of AI
• Lawyer struck off in first disciplinary case on AI misuse

In this episode, we cross-examine Charles Carmakal, Chief Technology Officer of Google Cloud Mandiant Consulting and one of the world's most respected cyber security and threat intelligence experts. Over the course of his career, Charles has been at the forefront of investigating some of the most significant cyber incidents and nation-state campaigns impacting governments and organisations around the globe. His insights are widely sought after by boards, executives and security leaders navigating an increasingly volatile threat environment.

In this conversation, Charles shares his views on the growing intersection between geopolitics and cyber risk, and how global instability is reshaping the threat landscape for organisations of every size. Drawing on his extensive incident response and threat intelligence experience, he discusses the motivations and tactics of today's threat actors, the challenges of operating in an era of heightened geopolitical tension, and the practical steps organisations can take to improve their resilience.

Charles also reflects on the reality that many successful cyber intrusions still begin with surprisingly simple techniques. From social engineering to physical security failures such as tailgating, he explains why organisations must remain focused on cyber fundamentals even as the threat landscape becomes more sophisticated and complex.

This episode provides a fascinating perspective from one of the industry's leading voices on the threats shaping the future of cyber security and what leaders should be thinking about today to prepare for tomorrow.

Thanks again for listening. This is Cross Examining Charles Carmakal. Here we go...

In this episode we explore a challenge that receives far less attention than AI: how organisations identify and collect data in an increasingly fragmented communications landscape.

From disappearing messages and encrypted devices to AI-generated transcripts and summaries, our speakers, Stephanie Barrett, David Beck, and Danbee Kim explore what happens when the volume of data, communication channels and information sources expand faster than an organisations' ability to keep track of them.

The episode highlights a simple but important message: before organisations can unlock value from AI, they must first understand where their data lives, how to collect it, and whether it is fit for analysis. Good governance, clear policies, and a robust collection strategy remain the foundation of any successful data and AI programme.