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Jonathan Kanter

  • U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General (2021-2024)
  • CNBC Contributor
  • Distinguished Professor of Technology Policy at Carnegie Mellon University
  • Distinguished Professor of Law at Washington University

Jonathan Kanter — Leading Authority on AI, Competition, and the Future of Market Power

As the former Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust at the U.S. Department of Justice (2021–2024), Jonathan Kanter has been at the forefront of the most defining economic and technological battles of our time—namely, the rise of artificial intelligence, digital dominance, and fair competition in global markets. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s most influential antitrust thinkers, he led landmark efforts to modernize enforcement for the AI era, ensuring innovation thrives while preventing monopoly abuses from stifling new entrants.

Today, Kanter is uniquely positioned to help companies understand what’s coming next. His insights translate complex regulatory shifts into clear, strategic guidance for leaders navigating rapid technological change. Whether discussing responsible AI deployment, market fairness, or the evolving dynamics between Big Tech and emerging disruptors, Kanter delivers a powerful message: organizations that prepare for competitive resilience now will be the ones shaping the future economy.

Perfect for leadership teams, corporate boards, and industries undergoing digital transformation, Kanter’s keynotes and conversations equip audiences with a forward-looking playbook to stay compliant, innovative, and ahead of the curve in a world where AI is rewriting the rules.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • New York Times
  • The Peterson Institute for International Economics
  • The Brookings Institution
  • Semafor's Watchdogs of Wall Street
  • Y Combinator
  • New York State Bar Association
  • American College of Emergency Physicians
  • Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit
  • CNBC CEO Council
A lead architect of the most significant effort in decades to fight concentration of power in corporate America.

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Talks & Conversations with Jonathan Kanter
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Competing in the AI Economy: What Every Leader Needs to Know

How AI is reshaping market power, innovation pathways, and regulatory priorities — and what organizations must do today to remain competitive and compliant.

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The Future of Competition: Policy, Enforcement, and the New Global Tech Race

Insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and how government and industry can foster innovation while preventing dominance from a handful of major players.

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Antitrust in the Age of Algorithms: Navigating Data, Power & Market Fairness

A practical and strategic look at how algorithms, data access, and machine learning shift traditional antitrust principles — and the implications for every sector.

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Guardrails for Innovation: Building Trustworthy and Responsible AI

What regulators expect, what markets demand, and how companies can lead with transparency, accountability, and long-term vision.

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From Disruption to Opportunity: Preparing Your Business for Regulatory Change

Proactive steps boards and executives can take to reduce risk, attract investment, and stay ahead — rather than react — to the future of enforcement.

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Leveling the Playing Field: Empowering Startups and Innovators in a Consolidated Market

How competition rules can drive economic growth — and what emerging companies need to know to break through.

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