Finite State CPO Beth Linker to Join Expert Panel at Ai4 on the Future of Agentic AI

Columbus, Ohio, July 9, 2025 — Finite State is proud to share that Beth Linker, the company’s Chief Product Officer, will join an esteemed panel of AI and technology leaders at Ai4, one of the premier artificial intelligence conferences.

The session, titled “Agentic AI: Redefining Decision-Making, Trust, and Liability”, will examine how autonomous AI systems are transforming high-stakes decision-making, reshaping human–machine trust relationships, and raising urgent questions around legal liability and ethical accountability.

Beth will be joined on the panel by:

• Bask Iyer — CEO, BaskMind
• Norman Sadeh — Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
• Aditya Thadani — VP of AI & ML, H&R Block
  

About the Discussion

Agentic AI—AI systems that can operate autonomously and make decisions without human intervention—is poised to change industries where accuracy, accountability, and trust are paramount. The panel will explore both the transformative potential and the critical governance challenges this technology presents.

“As AI systems take on greater autonomy in making product security decisions, the stakes for trust, accountability, and transparency couldn’t be higher,” said Beth Linker. “I’m looking forward to exploring how we can shape these technologies responsibly while unlocking their full potential.”

While Beth’s invitation to the panel extends beyond their work at Finite State, it reflects the company’s commitment to fostering leadership that contributes to critical conversations shaping the future of technology and security.

Event Details

• Conference: Ai4
• Session: Agentic AI: Redefining Decision-Making, Trust, and Liability
• Date & Time: Monday, August 11, 2025 — 3:35 PM PT