The Enzai team interviews AI governance experts to explore practical approaches to AI compliance. Each episode examines how organizations can understand and apply evolving AI regulations, policies, and risk-management practices. The show focuses on actionable strategies for building responsible AI governance in real-world business settings.
Episodes
AI Governance Podcast - California's ADMT Regulations with Phil Laird
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Phil Laird, General Counsel of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). Phil leads the CPPA's legal function through the agency's work on automated decision-making technology - the ADMT regulations, the Risk Assessment requirements, and the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) build that's now well underway. The CPPA has become arg
AI Governance Podcast - AI Governance Across Borders with Sunil Gregory & Anindya Sircar
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Sunil Gregory and Dr. Anindya Sircar. Sunil is at Cognizant, where he works with Fortune 500 enterprises on AI governance strategy and operating-model design. Anindya is the IPR Chair at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad, having previously run intellectual property at Biocon and Infosys. Together they are co-authors of the AI Governance Handb
Governing Digital Remains with Dr. Carl Öhman
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Dr. Carl Öhman. Carl is an Associate Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University and the author of the 2024 book, The Afterlife of Data. He is one of the world's leading experts on the "digital afterlife industry" and the ethics of our informational remains. Carl joined Enzai's Matt McCallum to discuss: The "Informational Body": Why we need to treat our
Compliance vs. Accountability with Bojana Bellamy
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Bojana Bellamy. Bojana is the President of the Center for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL), a preeminent global think tank, and has spent over 25 years at the center of global data policy. Bojana joined Enzai's Matt McCallum to discuss: The critical shift from "tick-box" compliance to organizational accountability as a business enabler.
Fundamental Rights and Digital Law with Sophie in 't Veld
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Sophie in 't Veld. Sophie is a defining figure in European digital rights, having served for 20 years as a Member of the European Parliament. She currently chairs the advisory council for the Centre for Democracy and Technology (CDT) in Europe. Sophie joined Enzai's Matt McCallum to discuss: • The transition from legislation to enforcement for the
GPAI Code of Practice with Boniface de Champris
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Boniface de Champris. Boniface is an expert on the EU AI Act, Senior Manager at CCIA Europe and a keen watcher of the debate around the GPAI Code of Practice. Boniface joined Enzai's Var Shankar to discuss: Why the forthcoming GPAI Code of Practice is so important How the EU AI Office interacts with Working Groups to draft the Code Major changes
LLM Explainability with Umang Bhatt
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Dr. Umang Bhatt. Umang is an Assistant Professor and Faculty Fellow at the Center for Data Science at New York University, a Senior Research Associate at the Alan Turing Institute and a leading researcher in the fields of AI explainability and transparency. Umang joined Enzai's Var Shankar to discuss: How organizations might explain the workings
Sustainable AI with James Ong
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features James Ong. James is the Founder of the Singapore-based AI International Institute, Co-Author of "AI for Humanity: Building A Sustainable AI for the Future," and has bridged the divides between scientists, policymakers and investors for over 35 years. James joined Enzai's Var Shankar to discuss: - The silver lining from the Paris AI Safety Summit
The AI Policy Agenda going into Paris with Kristina Podnar
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Kristina Podnar. Kristina is the author of The Power of Digital Policy, Senior Policy Director at the Data & Trust Alliance and a digital policy advisor to boards and executives of private, non-profit and public sector organizations. Kristina joined Enzai's Var Shankar to discuss: - outcomes to expect from Paris AI Action Summit - why publicly o
The Management-Based Approach with Cary Coglianese
This episode of the AI Governance Podcast features Cary Coglianese. Cary is the Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science and the founding Director of the Penn Program on Regulation at the University of Pennsylvania, the author of seven books on administrative law and regulatory policy and a leading expert on regulatory models for AI. Cary joined Enzai's Var Shankar to di
Responsible AI at Walmart with Nuala O'Connor
This episode of Enzai's AI Governance Podcast features Nuala O'Connor, SVP and Chief Counsel for Digital Citizenship at Walmart. Nuala is a global leader scaling responsible AI efforts. Before joining Walmart, Nuala served as the first Chief Privacy Officer for the U.S Department of Homeland Security and the CEO for the Center for Democracy and Technology. She is an attorney by background. Nuala j
Agentic AI and our AI Future with Nell Watson
This episode of Enzai's AI Governance Podcast features Nell Watson.Nell is a machine intelligence researcher, engineer, philosopher, and author of Taming the Machine: Ethically Harness the Power of AI. She leads several prominent efforts in the responsible AI space, chairs IEEE's ECPAIS Transparency Experts Focus Group and has previously advised Apple. In an episode recorded at Enzai's office in B
International standards from 1840 to the Age of AI, with Scott Cooper
This episode of Enzai's AI Governance Podcast features Scott Cooper. Nobody understands the international standardization space better than Scott. An advocate for consumer protection, Scott's was previously VP for Policy at the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Scott also worked with lawmakers, companies and civil society – including advising the US House of Representatives and the CEO
IAPP AI Governance Center with Ashley Casovan
This episode of Enzai's AI Governance Podcast features Ashley Casovan. As Managing Director of IAPP's AI Governance Center, Ashley helps industry leaders, policymakers and professionals better understand AI regulations and risks. Ashley joined the podcast with Enzai's Var Shankar to discuss: - how public sector responsible AI efforts have progressed globally since Ashley led the drafting of Canada
Ethical AI Database with Abhinav Raghunathan
This episode of Enzai's AI Governance Podcast features Abhinav Raghunathan. Abhinav is an AI scientist and Founder of the Ethical AI Database, a resource that maps and analyzes the landscape of responsible AI organizations. Abhinav joined the podcast with Enzai's Var Shankar to discuss: - use cases in which organizations have successfully incorporated Generative AI into their workflows; - trends i
AI Soft Law with Carlos Ignacio Gutierrez
This episode of Enzai's AI Governance Podcast features Carlos Ignacio Gutierrez. Carlos is a global expert on AI soft law and has published a global database of over 600 AI soft law programs. Carlos joined the podcast with Enzai's Var Shankar to discuss: - how should organizations using Generative AI comply with with regulatory requirements; - what major AI risks should policymakers be focused on
AI Procurement with Dr. Cari Miller
Dr. Cari Miller is the Founder of the Center for Inclusive Change and the AI Procurement Lab, Vice Chair of the IEEE P3119 Working Group, and a globally recognized expert in AI procurement. In this episode of the AI Governance Podcast, Cari joins Enzai's Var Shankar to discuss the many ways in which AI can enter an organization, the RMF PAIS framework for AI procurement, how organizations should a
EU AI Act with Kai Zenner
Kai Zenner is the Head of Office & Digital Policy Advisor to MEP Axel Voss in the European Parliament. In this episode of the AI Governance Podcast, Kai joins Enzai's Var Shankar to discuss the EU AI Act, organizational roles including deployer and provider, regulator expectations, AI standards and lessons for policymakers in the US and UK.
