[CXOTALK 888] When AI Goes Off the Rails: An Executive Action Plan

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AI promises unprecedented business transformation, but what happens when these powerful systems produce catastrophic results? From million-dollar trading errors to discriminatory hiring decisions and brand-destroying hallucinations, AI failures can strike without warning, unless you know what to look for.

In CXOTalk episode 888, we explore how enterprise leaders can anticipate and prevent AI failures before they escalate into full-blown crises. Our expert guests reveal practical strategies for building resilient AI governance that enables innovation while protecting your organization.

Featured Guests:

• Lord Tim Clement-Jones - Former Chair of the House of Lords Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Co-Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI, Lord Clement-Jones brings deep expertise on AI governance and risk management from both policy and business perspectives.

• Dr. David A. Bray - Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center and transformation leader for tech ventures, Dr. Bray offers battle-tested C-suite insights from leading digital transformations in complex environments, including as former federal Senior Executive and recipient of multiple national security awards.

You'll discover:

• Early warning signs that your AI systems are drifting off course

• How to communicate AI risks to boards and CEOs without becoming the "Department of No"

• Practical frameworks for crisis response when things go wrong

• Strategies for building a culture that anticipates problems before they occur

As companies accelerate AI adoption, the ability to anticipate and prevent AI failures has become a critical executive competency. Whether you're a CEO setting strategy, a CIO driving transformation, or a CISO managing risk, this episode delivers the advice you need to keep your AI initiatives on track today. And your organization out of tomorrow's headlines.

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Episode Participants

Dr. David A. Bray is both a Distinguished Fellow and co-chair of the Alfred Lee Loomis Innovation Council at the non-partisan Henry L. Stimson Center. He has held senior executive positions in both the public and private sectors, including at the Atlantic Council and the Federal Communications Commission.

Lord Tim Clement-Jones is the Liberal Democrat House of Lords spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology. Former Chair of the House of Lords Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence that reported in 2018 with "AI in the UK Ready Willing and Able?" and its follow-up report in 2020 "AI in the UK: No Room for Complacency". He co-founded and has co-chaired the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence since 2017.

Michael Krigsman is a globally recognized analyst, strategic advisor, and industry commentator known for his deep expertise in business transformation, innovation, and leadership. He has presented at industry events worldwide and written extensively on the reasons for IT failures. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in more than 50 books and journal articles; his commentary on technology trends and business strategy reaches a global audience.

July 25: Lord Tim Clement-Jones, Member, UK House of Lords, and Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow and Chair of the Accelerator with the Alfred Lee Loomis Innovation Council at the nonpartisan Henry L. Stimson Center

July 31: Informal discussion with AI analyst Nate B. Jones on AI news and events (follow Michael Krigsman on LinkedIn for more information)

Aug 8: David Martin, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Global Lead, People & Organization, Boston Consulting Group

Aug 15: Dr. Hamilton Mann, Group Vice President, Global Digital and AI Transformation for Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Thales

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