With artificial intelligence reshaping nearly every industry, Mark W. Cheramie Walz of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP joined a panel of thought leaders at the sold-out Lancaster AI Symposium 2.0, held April 4 at Millersville University. The event drew a standing-room-only crowd, eager to learn how AI is being integrated into fields as diverse as finance, healthcare, software development, education, and law.
Walz addressed the legal and ethical challenges of AI in public institutions, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines on data privacy, bias, and responsible use. He noted the importance of collaboration among educators, technologists, and legal experts to ensure that AI is implemented in ways that are both innovative and legally sound.
As the head of Sweet Stevens’ Education Technology Pool Counsel, Walz collaborates with school districts and Intermediate Units across Pennsylvania, focusing on cutting-edge technology issues such as artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, and mobile device management. His expertise extends to developing policies and frameworks that help educational institutions navigate the evolving legal and technological landscape.