08.24.26
Thompson Hine's Will Henry and Sachin Java's article, "AI Meets National Security — Implications for Private Equity and M&A," was published in the July–August 2026 issue of Deal Lawyers.
The article examines President Trump's June 2026 executive order on advanced AI innovation and security, and what it means for private equity sponsors, strategic acquirers, and portfolio companies. Will and Sachin break down how AI has moved from a peripheral technology consideration to a core transaction, governance, and cybersecurity issue — requiring heightened diligence on model security, data provenance, AI-agent controls, and readiness for emerging federal frameworks.
