Governance is a topic that is creeping up on people and a lot of folks don’t know what to do. Guru Sethupathy, CEO and co-founder of Fairnow, joins us today to explore the intricacies of AI governance: why it is important, different ways to approach it, and why AI without human intervention is a dangerous game. Listen in to Guru’s take on technological developments, the AI loop, and centralization through governance. He also shares six pillars that underpin the understanding of governance at FairNow and identifies some key challenges that accompany Gen AI. Through the story of creating FairNow, Guru shares its essential function for companies along with its subtle shifting focus from AI governance and compliance to using AI for governance and compliance. In closing, we discuss the emerging leadership roles necessary for successful AI governance and why choosing the right people is key. Tune in today to hear all this and more.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing Guru Sethupathy, co-founder and CEO of FairNow.
• Why the topic of governance is so pertinent.
• Observability: why it is important and the different ways to approach it.
• Two lenses through which Guru views technological developments that threaten human roles.
• Why it is risky to remove humans from the AI loop as illustrated by self-driving cars.
• The problem of decentralized governance.
• Six pillars that make up the framework of great governance at FairNow.
• Additional challenges that have come with the arrival of Gen AI.
• The shifting goals at FairNow: from AI governance and compliance to AI for governance and compliance.
• Balancing the mix of uses for AI.
• Why it is so important to have the right leader or combination of leaders in an organization.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Guru Sethupathy on LinkedIn
FairNow
Jira
Confluence
Dan Giannone on LinkedIn

Adam Granoff on LinkedIn

Dave Castellani on LinkedIn

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As identity theft becomes more common thanks to the accessibility of modern technology, the need to protect ourselves against such threats grows ever stronger. Nametag, Inc. is doing its best to boost cybersecurity by providing ready-to-use solutions for self-service account recovery and automated helpdesk verification, and today we are joined by its CEO, Aaron Painter. Aaron begins with his company’s unique value proposition before defining “deep fakes” and explaining how it affects identity. Then, we examine Nametag’s approach to data, why and how it prioritizes privacy, the extent of global identity schemes and infringements, and how Nametag manages to stay ahead of evolving threats. We also discuss how to identify and avoid bad actors, why we all need to keep a close eye on healthcare, how to protect ourselves against the ingenuity of modern threats, and the future of cybersecurity as seen by Aaron.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Nametag, Inc. CEO, Aaron Painter explains his work and how he goes about it.
• His elevator pitch for Nametag.
• Nametag’s unique value proposition and how it’s capturing the market as a result.
• Defining “deep fakes”, how it impacts identity, and how Nametag eases this pain point.
• Nametag’s approach to data, and its philosophy on data protection and privacy.
• Understanding the scale of global identity infringement attacks.
• How to identify bad actors and avoid becoming a victim.
• The way Nametag constantly improves its systems to stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Aaron’s thoughts on the future of cybersecurity.
• Why healthcare is a common site for attacks, and why it needs to be closely monitored.
• Tips for protecting yourself against identity schemes and other online threats.
• How Nametag is setting itself up for future success; a peak into its 5-year plan.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Aaron Painter

Aaron Painter on LinkedIn

Aaron Painter on X

Nametag, Inc.

Adam Granoff on LinkedIn

Dave Castellani on LinkedIn

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Deep Takes, Not Fakes on Facebook

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As technology evolves at blinding speeds, so too does the world of cybersecurity. But is online security keeping up with the demands of this digital age? Today we are joined by Bruce Schneier, a public-interest technologist working at the intersection of security, technology, and people. Known as the “security guru”, Bruce has written over twelve books and hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers, and he joins us today to share his thoughts on the current state of online security. We learn about Bruce’s professional background and interests before diving into the biggest security threats and challenges that business leaders face today. We unpack the role of AI in cybersecurity, where cryptography fits in, why national cybersecurity vulnerabilities are a bigger concern than many realize, and the role of new technology in building or breaking trust in this digital age. We end by examining the possible future of digital rights management, and Bruce shares some helpful advice for all Chief Information Officers to keep top-of-mind.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Bruce Schneier details his professional background and interests.
• Why he prioritizes privacy in his downtime.
• The biggest security threats and challenges that businesses face today.
• How AI has influenced online security protocols, and the role of cryptography.
• The way cryptography has evolved, and what business leaders should be paying attention to.
• Understanding the role of cryptography in identifying deep fakes.
• Why everyday citizens should be more concerned about national cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• How new technology in this digital age can either help to build trust or break it.
• Bruce shares his thoughts on the future of digital rights management.
• What keeps him up at night, how he processes these thoughts, and
• His final words of advice for all CIOs.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Bruce Schneier

Bruce Schneier on X

Bruce Schneier Books on Amazon

Schneier on Security

Harvard Kennedy School

Solid Project

Tim Berners-Lee

Adam Granoff on LinkedIn

Nishit Sadhwani on LinkedIn

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Deep Takes, Not Fakes on Instagram

Deep Takes, Not Fakes on Facebook

Deep Takes, Not Fakes on X