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SRI Seminar Series: Ryan Calo, “Law and technology: A methodical approach” – Oct 8, 2025
Session Description
October 8, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
How can law rise to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving technology? Join the University of Washington’s Ryan Calo as he introduces a step-by-step methodology for analyzing and challenging technology to serve society’s needs, drawing on insights from his new book Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach.
The weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Ryan Calo, the Lane Powell and D. Wayne Gittinger Professor of Law at the University of Washington. A leading scholar at the intersection of law and technology, Calo has co-founded two interdisciplinary research institutions dedicated to technology policy and the study of misinformation, and he has testified before the U.S. Senate on technology issues four times.
In this talk, Calo will explore how law can navigate the unique challenges posed by technology—its capacity to obscure responsibility, slow regulation, and threaten rights and values. Drawing on his forthcoming book, Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach (2025), Calo will outline a clear framework for legal analysis of physical and digital systems, aiming to formalize the emerging field of law and technology and challenge these systems to meet society’s demands.
Moderator: Anna Su, Faculty of Law
About the SRI Seminar Series
The SRI Seminar Series brings together the Schwartz Reisman community and beyond for a robust exchange of ideas that advance scholarship at the intersection of technology and society. Seminars are led by a leading or emerging scholar and feature extensive discussion.
Each week, a featured speaker will present for 45 minutes, followed by an open discussion. Registered attendees will be emailed a Zoom link before the event begins. The event will be recorded and posted online.