[CXOTALK FRIDAY] How to Lead Practical, Ethical, and Trustworthy AI

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Join an important discussion on CXOTalk episode 825 with well-known experts David Bray and Anthony Scriffignano to explore the challenges and opportunities in leading ethical AI initiatives. In a world rapidly embracing artificial intelligence, it's more crucial than ever for executives to be proactive in creating systems that benefit society and earn the trust of the public.

Tune in as these leaders discuss:

• Frameworks for Ethical Decision-Making: How companies can establish comprehensive AI frameworks that balance innovation with fairness, transparency, and responsibility.

• The Role of Governance: Best practices for internal and external oversight of AI, along with predictions on where emerging legislation might lead.

• Mitigating Bias and Ensuring Fairness: How to proactively combat the discriminatory potential of AI and build more inclusive algorithms.

• Real-World Implications: Insights on the tangible effects of ethical AI failures and successes, examining both potential harms and societal benefits.

This thought-provoking conversation promises to empower C-suite executives and tech leaders with the strategic foresight needed to navigate the ethical complexities of the AI revolution. 

Dr. Anthony Scriffignano is an internationally recognized data scientist with experience spanning over 40 years in multiple industries and enterprise domains. Scriffignano has extensive background in advanced anomaly detection, computational linguistics and advanced inferential methods, leveraging that background as primary inventor on multiple patents worldwide. He also has extensive experience with various boards and advisory groups.

Scriffignano was recognized as the U.S. Chief Data Officer of the Year 2018 by the CDO Club, the world's largest community of C-suite digital and data leaders. He is a Distinguished Fellow with The Stimson Center, a nonprofit, nonpartisan Washington, D.C. think tank that aims to enhance international peace and security through analysis and outreach.. He is a member of the OECD Network of Experts on AI working group on implementing Trustworthy AI, focused on benefiting people and planet.

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 is also a non-resident Distinguished Fellow with the Business Executives for National Security, and a CEO and transformation leader for different “under the radar” tech and data ventures seeking to get started in novel situations. He is Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures.

Dr. Bray previously was the Executive Director for a bipartisan National Commission on R&D, provided non-partisan leadership as a federal agency Senior Executive, worked with the U.S. Navy and Marines on improving organizational adaptability, and aided U.S. Special Operation Command’s J5 Directorate on the challenges of countering disinformation online. He has received both the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award and the National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement Medal.

David also served as Executive Director for the People-Centered Internet coalition Chaired by Internet co-originator Vint Cerf. Business Insider named him one of the top “24 Americans Who Are Changing the World” under 40 and he was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. For twelve different startups, he has served as President, CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Strategic Advisor roles.

Michael Krigsman is an industry analyst and publisher of CXOTalk. For three decades, he has advised enterprise technology companies on market messaging and positioning strategy. He has written over 1,000 blogs on leadership and digital transformation and created almost 1,000 video interviews with the world’s top business leaders on these topics. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in over 50 books. He has presented and moderated panels at numerous industry events around the world.

Feb 23: Anthony Scriffignano (former Chief Data Scientist, Dun & Bradstreet) and Dr. David Bray (Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center)

Mar 1: Juliette Powell, Faculty, New York University

Mar 15: Dr. John Halamka, President, Mayo Clinic Platform

Mar 22: Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Accenture

Mar 29: No show