People & AI - ​​Decoding AI Ethics and Governance with Var Shankar

April 24, 2024
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🎙️ Decoding AI Ethicals and Governance with Var Shankar

In this episode of People & AI, host Karthik Ramakrishnan engages with Var Shankar, Executive Director of the Responsible AI Institute. Together, they dissect the complexities and necessities of advocating for ethical artificial intelligence – a critical conversation in today's advancing tech world. Var brings knowledge from diverse arenas, including international policymaking and legal academia, to illuminate the operational challenges and international standards shaping responsible AI.

Key Takeaways:

🌐 We compared the EU's AI Act with the more relaxed US approach, as well as ISO 42001 and the G7 code of conduct, emphasizing the importance of aligning industry practices with emerging regulatory frameworks.

💼 Var offered insight into how enterprises are managing AI risks through comprehensive strategies like third party AI assessments, discussing the role of the Responsible AI Certification Program in maintaining high assurance levels for AI systems.

🎓 Aspiring professionals in AI ethics need to blend technical understanding with solving real-world problems. Var provided nuggets of wisdom for navigating the evolving landscape of responsible AI.

Listen to the full episode 'Decoding AI Ethicals and Governance with Var Shankar' for a treasure trove of expertise shared by Var, and draw inspiration for how you or your organization can become a part of the responsible AI transformation.

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