On October 13, Wilson Sonsini partner Tracy Shapiro will be speaking at the 2026 Artificial Intelligence and Robotics National Institute as part of the panel “Emotional Intelligence? Smart Ways to Address the Legal Challenges of Emotion AI.” The panelists will discuss the rise of Emotion AI and new laws and regulations being put in place to address AI companions, AI use in mental health, and other concerns. For more information, please visit the event website.