In a development poised to reshape the landscape of government affairs, a cutting-edge AI-powered platform is democratizing access to knowledge and influence. This solution is disrupting traditional lobbying methods and empowering organizations of all sizes to actively participate in shaping public policy.

In many cases, navigating regulatory landscapes can be daunting, especially for smaller organizations lacking the resources to hire lobbyists or stay abreast of evolving government policies. Open Policy Inc.’s OpenPolicy platform sheds light on the transformative potential of democratizing government affairs.

“If you’re a CISO that is not looking into AI governance, you might be left behind,” said Amit Elazari (pictured), co-founder and chief executive officer of Open Policy. “This regulatory mesh between the requirements of cyber, privacy and AI and regulators doubling down on attestations, on measurements or artifacts of compliance is creating a big opportunity for governance companies.”

Elazari spoke with theCUBE Research chief analyst Dave Vellante and principal analyst Shelly Kramer at the RSA Conference, during an exclusive broadcast on theCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s livestreaming studio. They discussed the OpenPolicy platform and how it promises to drive positive change and unlock new opportunities for stakeholders across the board. (* Disclosure below.)

Amit Elazari, co-founder and CEO of Open Policy, talks about the AI-powered OpenPolicy platform with theCUBE.

AI-powered platform empowers innovators through collaboration

The purpose of the OpenPolicy platform is to bridge the gap between government officials, venture capital and innovators, creating connections that might otherwise never materialize. By fostering collaboration between diverse stakeholders, including government representatives and emerging tech companies, OpenPolicy seeks to democratize the process of shaping public policy, according to Elazari.

“I think that’s what OpenPolicy tries to do is to create connections and be a platform for those connections that would never be made,” she said. “We are really seeing this in the making, both the relationship with the connections and now, of course, with our platform, we are scaling this technology.”

By leveraging the power of AI and coalitions, the OpenPolicy platform enables even early-stage companies to participate in shaping regulations that impact their industries. This democratization of access to knowledge and influence represents a significant step toward leveling the playing field in policy-making.

“The idea came from democratizing and leveling the playing field, but it had to be complemented with technology, with AI, with the platform and coalitions,” Elazari said. “A lot of our approach is not to try to come in one-on-one to government, but bring those innovators together.”

Driving impact through technology and collaboration

Rather than relying solely on traditional lobbying methods, the OpenPolicy platform combines technological innovation with collaborative partnerships to amplify its impact. By harnessing AI to track regulatory developments and identify emerging trends, OpenPolicy empowers organizations to stay ahead of the curve and proactively engage with policymakers, according to Elazari.

“Ultimately this creates market opportunities, because if you see what’s coming, you can design better,” she said. “If you engage, then you see that government understands there is a need to have those security solutions in the requirements. We have a lot of inbound, and we are excited to scale. This is where the platform comes in.”

Moreover, the AI-powered platform’s emphasis on coalition-building underscores the importance of collective action in driving meaningful change. By bringing together experts from various sectors, OpenPolicy creates a unified voice that resonates with policymakers and influences decision-making. This collaborative model not only enhances the effectiveness of advocacy efforts, but also fosters a more inclusive and transparent policy-making process.

“We have a product; we are bringing it to our customers,” Elazari said. “This allows our ecosystem to really take their product and understand what’s coming from proposed policies and regulations that is changing all the time and connect the dots — connect the dots for their marketing collateral, for their product strategy and then even participate in the conversation.”

Here’s the complete video interview, part of SiliconANGLE’s and theCUBE Research’s coverage of the RSA Conference:

(* Disclosure: TheCUBE is a paid media partner for the RSA Conference. Neither RSA Conference LLC, the sponsor of theCUBE’s event coverage, nor other sponsors have editorial control over content on theCUBE or SiliconANGLE.)

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