"Who Controls Data in the Age of AI?" is a summit jointly hosted by the Data Transfer Initiative (DTI), LexLab at UC Law San Francisco, and GitHub. Scheduled for Friday, February 27, from 1:30 to 5:00 PM PST at 198 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA, this event delves into the evolving dynamics of data control in the context of artificial intelligence, platform governance, and legal frameworks.
The summit features two panel discussions. The first panel, "From Rights to Reality — Governing Data Portability in Practice," examines the practical implementation of data portability rights, exploring the interplay between regulatory decisions, platform design, competition policies, and market incentives. Panelists include Tom Majoch from Google, Kaylee Cox-Bankston of Morrison Foerster and Georgetown University Law Center, Isabel Hahn from the EU Delegation to the United States, and Daphne Keller from Stanford Law School.
The second panel, "AI, Data, and Control — New Tools, New Risks, New Power Dynamics," focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping data portability and interoperability. Discussions will cover AI's impact on technical capabilities, platform incentives, and emerging governance challenges. Panelists for this session are Tejas Narechania from UC Berkeley School of Law, Mike Linksvayer of GitHub, Kate Aishton from Aishton Law, PC, and Chris Riley from the Data Transfer Initiative.
This event is ideal for legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, and scholars interested in the intersection of law, technology, and data governance. Attendees will gain insights into current challenges and developments in data control and portability in the age of AI.
Speakers(8)
Chris Riley
Executive Director at Data Transfer Initiative
Chris Riley is the Executive Director of the Data Transfer Initiative, promoting data portability and user rights.
Daphne Keller
Director of Platform Regulation at Stanford Law School Program in Law, Science & Technology
Daphne Keller is the Director of Platform Regulation at Stanford Law School's Program in Law, Science & Technology, focusing on internet law and policy.
Isabel Hahn
Policy Officer for AI at EU Delegation to the United States
Isabel Hahn serves as the Policy Officer for AI at the EU Delegation to the United States, overseeing AI policy and international collaboration.
Kate Aishton
Founder at Aishton Law, PC
Kate Aishton is the Founder of Aishton Law, PC, focusing on technology law and data privacy.
Kaylee Cox-Bankston
Partner at Morrison Foerster
Kaylee Cox-Bankston is a Partner at Morrison Foerster and an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center, specializing in data privacy and technology law.
Mike Linksvayer
Vice President of Developer Policy at GitHub
Mike Linksvayer is the Vice President of Developer Policy at GitHub, advocating for open source development and policy.
Tejas Narechania
Professor of Law at UC Berkeley School of Law
Tejas Narechania is a Professor of Law at UC Berkeley School of Law, specializing in telecommunications and intellectual property law.
Tom Majoch
Product Manager at Google
Tom Majoch is a Product Manager at Google, focusing on data portability and user privacy.
Event Details
- Date
- February 27, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- 198 McAllister St
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, and scholars interested in data governance and AI.