As the digital landscape becomes increasingly dominated by a few major technology companies, the drive for a more equitable and inclusive internet has never been more urgent. In this episode of Better Innovation, host Jeffrey Saviano is joined by Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, President of Project Liberty and a visionary leader working tirelessly to decentralize data control and democratize digital platforms. Tomicah, who leads this $500 million initiative to develop alternatives to big tech, presents Project Liberty’s mission to enhance individual control over data and ensure fair economic benefits resulting from innovation initiatives.

With a rich background in policy and global advisory roles across both the public and private sectors, Tomicah shares how businesses can contribute to and benefit from a more open and equitable digital future. From examining the role of major tech platforms like TikTok in driving change, to debating the future of data rights and AI regulation, Tillemann offers a comprehensive view on how we can build a better internet.

As AI rapidly advances, integrating ethical considerations into AI-enabled products, solutions, and business models is essential, however AI practitioners and business leaders report that putting AI ethics into practice is quite daunting. In this episode of Better Innovation, host Jeff Saviano welcomes Reid Blackman, a world-renowned AI ethics leader, author, podcaster, and CEO of Virtue, a digital ethical risk consultancy. Drawing from many leading principles in his book "Ethical Machines," Reid unpacks the complexities of AI ethics and explains why implementing ethics in practice often lags behind other elements of AI adoption. The discussion extends beyond the book to explore how organizations - and their corporate boards in particular -can effectively navigate ethical dilemmas and risk management more broadly. Join this insightful conversation that will broaden, and perhaps even challenge, your understanding of the ethics of AI.

Join host Jeff Saviano as he welcomes back to the show Beatriz Sanz Sáiz, EY’s Global Data and AI Partner Leader. Six years and nearly 100 episodes later, Beatriz returns to the microphone to provide a roadmap for embarking on an AI transformation journey within organizations, and the importance of championing diversity along the way.

From crafting robust AI strategies to tackling the challenges of change management, Beatriz is a leader in achieving tech-influenced enterprise value at scale, spearheading AI transformative outcomes for both EY and its clients. In this episode, Beatriz shares invaluable insights drawn from her vast AI and data experiences. Jeff and Beatriz also candidly explore the challenges she's faced in leading EY’s AI transformation, illuminating how she navigated obstacles and reflecting on the frameworks that will allow others to find success in their own AI transformation efforts.