Patrick Huston Brigadier General (Ret.) – AI, Cybersecurity & National Security Expert
General Patrick Huston is a renowned lawyer focused on emerging technology. He retired from the Pentagon as a U.S. Army brigadier general, where he was a Commanding General and the General Counsel of the U.S. Central Command. He is a member of the FBI’s AI Task Force and lives in San Francisco.
Brigadier General (Ret.) Patrick Huston is a leading expert in AI, cybersecurity, and national security law, bringing decades of experience from the battlefield to the boardroom. A former Army Ranger, helicopter pilot, and Pentagon leader, he served as General Counsel for the 101st Airborne Division, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), advising on high-stakes military operations and emerging technologies.
Now, as a key member of the FBI’s AI Task Force and the American Bar Association’s AI Task Force, he helps shape the future of AI policy, deepfake defense, and cybersecurity regulation. At Stockholm Tech Show 2025, General Huston will deliver a compelling talk on the legal and ethical challenges of AI, autonomous warfare, and cyber threats, offering insider insights on how businesses and governments must adapt in an era of rapidly evolving technology.