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In this important CXOTalk episode (number 815), we explore a topic in the forefront of technology advancement and governance: the Presidential Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. Signed by President Biden on October 30th 2023, this directive stands as a landmark in the evolving landscape of AI, setting a precedent for future development, usage, and regulation.
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Date: Friday December 1
Time: 10:00 PT / 1:00 ET
Our guest is Dr. David Bray, previously CIO of the Federal Communications Commision for four years, IT Chief for the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program, Senior National Intelligence Service Executive, and an expert on AI governance and ethics.
In this episode, we will consider the presidential order to:
Explain why it's a crucial step for the future of AI.
Unravel its significant impact on the business world, examining the immediate and long-term implications for industries navigating this new regulatory landscape.
Consider what the order did not cover and explain what is missing.
As AI continues to redefine the boundaries of innovation and efficiency, understanding the framework set by this Executive Order is imperative for business leaders. This episode promises to provide insightful perspectives, clarifying how businesses can adapt, comply, and excel in this new era of AI.
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 and has served in a variety of leadership roles in turbulent environments.
Previously, he was CIO of the Federal Communications Commision for four years, IT Chief for the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program, Senior National Intelligence Service Executive. He is an expert on AI governance and ethics.
Michael Krigsman is an industry analyst and host 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.
RECENT AND UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS
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Oct 13: Mike Knoop, Co-Founder, Zapier
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Nov 3: Jon Freier, President - Consumer Group, T-Mobile
Nov 10: Prof. Andrew McAfee, Principal Research Scientist, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
Nov 17: Murli Buluswar, Head of Analytics, US Personal Bank, Citi
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Dec 30: No show
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TBD: Bulent Kiziltan, Global Head of AI & Computational Sciences, Novartis
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