RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate Responsibly

In this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, Sanjay Puri speaks with Maya Sherman, Innovation Attaché at the Israeli Embassy in India and an AI policy researcher focused on responsible AI and global governance. They discuss the evolving landscape of AI regulation, ethics, AI literacy, and India–Israel collaboration in emerging technologies, and what it will take to build responsible AI systems for the future.

In this International Women’s Day episode, *Sanjay Puri, Founder & Chairman of Knowledge Networks, speaks with **Dr. Hoda A. Alkhzaimi of NYU Abu Dhabi*, a global expert in cybersecurity and emerging technologies. They discuss the AI funding gap for women founders, the importance of stronger innovation pipelines, and why greater representation in leadership is critical to shaping a more inclusive and responsible AI future.

In this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, we speak with His Excellency Mehdi Jomaa, former Prime Minister of Tunisia, about the future of AI governance. Drawing on his experience in government and industry, he shares insights on how nations can balance innovation, regulation, and global cooperation in the age of artificial intelligence.

Recorded live at the *India AI Impact Summit*, this session brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to explore how cross-sector collaboration is shaping the future of AI.

The conversation examines the rise of *Sovereign AI, the role of **public–private partnerships in accelerating innovation, and the urgent need for **AI skilling and workforce transformation* to build a future-ready talent ecosystem.

From policy and strategy to real-world implementation, the discussion looks at how governments, enterprises, academia, and innovators can work together to unlock AI’s full potential responsibly. 🎙️

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Live from the AI Impact Summit India, this episode of Regulating AI features Dr. Ravi Pendse, Vice President for IT & CIO at the University of Michigan.

He shares how institutions can deploy AI at scale — responsibly, securely, and with people at the center — reminding us that AI adoption isn’t a technology challenge, but a human one.

Live from the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Thomas Davin, Global Director of Innovation at UNICEF, joins Regulating AI to explore what responsible AI means for children and underserved communities.

When we regulate AI, who are we protecting — and who might we be leaving behind?

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Live from the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Anu Bradford, Henry L. Moses Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia Law School, joins Regulated AI to unpack the global power dynamics behind AI regulation.

Whose rules will govern the future of artificial intelligence?

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Journalism is at an inflection point — and few people understand that shift better than Raju Narisetti.

With leadership roles at The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, and now as a Partner at McKinsey, Raju brings a rare perspective on how media is evolving in the age of AI, digital platforms, and declining public trust.

In this episode, we unpack the structural transformation of news, the economics of attention, and what responsible media leadership looks like today.

Recorded live at the India AI Impact Summit, this special episode of Regulating AI – Voices of Impact features Sanjay Puri in conversation with Fred Werner of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

They explore the evolution of AI — from machine learning to generative AI and AI agents — and why the Global South has a critical role in shaping AI governance. From sovereign AI and open source to jobs, gender impact, and the global AI skills gap, this is a sharp, global perspective on where AI is headed.

Recorded live at the India AI Impact Summit, this episode of RegulatingAI features Rahul Patni, Leader – Digital Tax Practice at EY India, on how Artificial Intelligence is transforming tax, governance, and board-level oversight. From AI agents in compliance and litigation to Responsible AI frameworks and human-in-the-loop decision-making, this conversation explores how tax functions are evolving from process-driven compliance units into strategic, data-powered engines for CFOs and boards. A sharp, practical discussion for leaders navigating AI in regulated environments.

Recorded live at the India AI Impact Summit, this episode of RegulatingAI features Amit Zavery, President, CPO and COO at ServiceNow, on what it really takes to move AI from experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation. Drawing on leadership experience across Oracle and Google Cloud, Amit shares a pragmatic view on autonomous workflows, governance as a prerequisite for scale, and why enterprises must focus on outcomes — not models — to drive real impact.

Live from Davos: Is the Philippines about to become Southeast Asia’s next AI powerhouse?

In this special episode of RegulatingAI, Sanjay Puri sits down with Congressman Brian Poe, architect of the Philippines’ AI Framework Bill (House Bill 1196). Rather than racing to overregulate, the country is taking a bold “early adopter” approach—balancing innovation, workforce transformation, and smart governance.

From AI sandboxes and startup incentives to protecting local dialects and reshaping the BPO workforce, this conversation reveals how a 120M-strong nation is writing its AI future in real time.

If y...

Recorded live at the House of Kosovo during Davos 2026, this RegulatingAI episode brings together leaders from policy, government, and technology to tackle AI governance in a multipolar world.

Moderated by Sanjay Puri, the panel—Dr. Jess Conser, Dr. Clara Guerra, Brando Benifei (Member of the European Parliament), and Combiz Abdolrahimi (ServiceNow)—explores how democratic societies can govern AI amid geopolitical fragmentation, and what it takes to move from principles to real-world implementation.

From public–private collaboration to AI literacy and execution at scale, this conversation unpacks what responsible AI govern...

In this Davos-recorded episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, we speak with Abhishek Singh, CEO, IndiaAI Mission & Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information technology, ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19th & 20th.

He shares how India is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, democratizing access to AI, and bringing Global South leadership into the future of AI governance.

How do enterprise AI standards influence global AI regulation?



In this episode of Regulating AI, Dr. James H. Dickerson, Director at ASCET, explains how technical standards shape governance, compliance, and policy long before laws are enforced. A must-listen for leaders navigating responsible and regulated AI.

Roy Austin brings a rare, end-to-end perspective on AI governance—from co-authoring President Obama’s 2014 civil rights and big data report to building Meta’s first civil rights team and now leading Howard Law’s AI initiative.

In this episode of Regulating AI, he unpacks why self-regulation fails, why data quality still defines AI outcomes, and how states are stepping in where federal policy has stalled. We also explore how unchecked wealth concentration and weak oversight threaten democracy in the age of AI. A must-listen conversation on what real accountability in AI governance should look like.

In this episode of Regulating AI Talk, we sit down with Anne Bouverot, France’s Special Envoy for AI, to unpack one of the defining tensions of our time. As nations race to protect democratic values, economic competitiveness, and technological autonomy, AI refuses to respect borders. Anne explores how governments can balance AI sovereignty with global cooperation, why fragmented regulation could backfire, and what it will take to build shared rules for a technology shaping geopolitics, markets, and society itself. A must-listen conversation on power, policy, and the future of AI governance.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies, governments, and global cooperation.

At the ASEAN platform, Sanjay Puri, Founder & Chairperson, sits down with U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte to discuss the evolving landscape of AI governance, AI policy, and international collaboration.

This insightful conversation explores:

📌 Watch the full discussion to understand how policymakers and industry leaders are working together to sh...

In this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, we speak with Camille Carlton, Director of Policy at the Center for Humane Technology, a leading voice in AI regulation, chatbot safety, and public-interest technology. 

Camille is directly involved in landmark lawsuits against CharacterAI and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, placing her at the forefront of debates around AI accountability, AI companions, and platform liability. 

This conversation examines the mental-health risks of AI chatbots, the rise of AI companions, and why certain conversational systems may pose public-health concerns, especially for younger and socially isol...

In this episode of RegulatingAI, host Sanjay Puri speaks with Karin Andrea-Stephan — COO & Co-founder of Earkick, an AI-powered mental health platform redefining how technology supports emotional well-being. 

With a career that spans music, psychology, and digital innovation, Karin shares how she’s building privacy-first AI tools designed to make mental health support accessible — especially for teens navigating loneliness and emotional stress. 

Together, they unpack the delicate balance between AI innovation and human empathy, the ethics of AI chatbots for youth, and what it really takes to design technology that heals instead of h...

In this episode of RegulatingAI, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Jeff McMillan, Head of Firmwide Artificial Intelligence at Morgan Stanley. With over 25 years of experience leading digital transformation and responsible AI adoption in one of the world’s most regulated industries, Jeff shares how large enterprises can harness generative AI responsibly striking the right balance between innovation, governance, and ethics. 

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In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, we host California State Senator Scott Wiener, one of the most influential policymakers shaping the future of AI regulation, AI safety, and transparency standards in the United States. 

As President Donald Trump’s new AI executive order pushes for federal control over AI regulation, Senator Wiener explains why states like California must retain the power to regulate artificial intelligence — and how California’s laws could influence global AI governance. 

Senator Wiener is the author of: 

 • SB 1047 – California’s proposed liability bill fo...

In this episode of RegulatingAI, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Congresswoman Sarah McBride of Delaware — a member of the U.S. Congressional AI Caucus — to talk about how America can lead responsibly in the global AI race. 

From finding the right balance between innovation and regulation to making sure AI truly benefits workers and small businesses, Rep. McBride shares her human-centered vision for how AI can advance democracy, fairness, and opportunity for everyone. 

Here are 5 key takeaways from the conversation: 

💡 Finding the “Goldilocks” Zone: How to strike that...

Armenia is quietly becoming one of the world's most interesting AI hubs—and you probably haven't heard about it yet.

In this episode, I sit down with Armenia's Minister of Finance to discuss:

~ Why Nvidia is building a massive AI factory in Armenia

~ How a country of 3 million is attracting Synopsis, Yandex, and major tech companies

~ The secret advantage: abundant energy + Soviet-era engineering talent

~ Is the AI investment boom a bubble or the real deal?

~ How AI is already being used in...

In this episode of RegulatingAI, host Sanjay Puri welcomes Dr. Mark Robinson — Senior Science Diplomacy Advisor, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative, University of Oxford. Drawing on decades of experience leading projects like ITER and the European Southern Observatory, Dr. Robinson shares his bold vision: establishing an international AI agency under the United Nations. Together, we explore the urgent need for global AI governance, parallels with past scientific collaborations, and the challenges of balancing innovation, safety, and sovereignty. 

5 Key Takeaways 

🎙 While global AI conversations are dominated by the US, China, and Europe, Africa is crafting its own path. Dr. Nick Bradshaw, Founder of the South African AI Association, joins us to discuss how the continent can build sovereign AI systems, retain talent, and shape regulation rooted in local realities.

From data sovereignty to the “brain drain” challenge, we explore what responsible AI looks like for Africa—and how regulation can drive innovation, not restrict it.

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbradshaw/

In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, host Sanjay Puri had an engaging podcast with Governor Matt Meyer, Delaware’s 76th Governor and a national leader in AI governance. Governor Meyer shares how Delaware is pioneering responsible AI through initiatives like the AI sandbox, the OpenAI workforce certification partnership, and efforts to safeguard democracy from deepfakes. This masterclass in state-led AI regulation explores how innovation and accountability can—and must—go hand in hand. 

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In this episode of RegulatingAI, Sanjay Puri speaks with Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, who is leading efforts to combat AI-enabled child exploitation. 

You’ll learn: 

Hilgers also shares his perspective on the U.S.–China AI race and why legal frameworks must adapt to fast-moving technologie...

In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, Sanjay Puri speaks with Rui Pedro Duarte, Managing Director at Loop Future Switzerland and author of The Age of AI Diplomacy. A former Member of Parliament in Portugal, Rui shares a unique perspective on how political experience and technology collide in shaping AI governance. 

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In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, Sanjay Puri speaks with Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament, and one of the lead architects of the EU AI Act—the world’s first binding legislation on artificial intelligence. 

Brando shares deep insights into the challenges of implementation, balancing transparency with intellectual property, and safeguarding freedoms in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. 

Key highlights include: 

RegulatingAI Podcast: How the UN’s ITU Is Shaping Global AI Standards | Tomas Lamanauskas 

In this compelling episode, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to explore the global architecture of AI governance. 

🔍 What you’ll learn: 

🌍 A must-watch for: 

Live from the AI4 Conference in Las Vegas, Andrew Reiskind, Chief Data Officer at Mastercard, joins the Regulating AI Podcast to discuss the critical intersection of data, AI, and trust. From AI-powered fraud detection to personalization, responsible AI governance, and the rise of agentic commerce, Andrew shares how Mastercard is navigating global challenges in data sovereignty while keeping safety and security at the core. 

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In this episode of the RegulatingAI podcast, host Sanjay Puri speaks with Professor Edward Santow, former Australian Human Rights Commissioner and co-director of the Human Technology Institute. Together, they explore how algorithms intended to support justice can actually perpetuate discrimination. 

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A sobering and essential conversation about AI, just...

Join host Sanjay Puri in conversation with Dr. Cari Miller, a leading voice in AI governance, as they unpack the recently announced America’s AI Action Plan. 

🔍 What you'll learn: 

🌍 Global policymakers, this one is for you. 

🎯 Watch now to understand why...

The RegulatingAI Podcast welcomes Prof. Raquel Brízida Castro to examine how Europe's AI regulatory framework measures up against core constitutional protections.

📌 Topics Covered:

~ The EU AI Act’s categorisation of risk – does it go far enough?

~ The collision between data sovereignty, latency, and user rights

~ Why current legal remedies like GDPR aren't enough for generative AI

~ Does the Brussels effect stand a chance against the Washington effect?

~ Will national courts lose relevance in the age of EU digital regulation?

~ Raquel's legal insight...

🚨 BREAKING: Former Deputy White House Counsel's Latest Interview on Trump's AI Strategy 

In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, we sit down with Joshua Geltzer, who advised President Biden, to discuss the details behind America's new AI Action Plan. This is the definitive breakdown every tech executive, investor, and policymaker need to watch. 

🎯 CRITICAL TAKEAWAYS: 

In this episode of RegulatingAI, Sanjay speaks with Rob T. Lee, Chief AI Officer at the SANS Institute and advisor to the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. 

What you’ll learn: 

This conversation is a wake-up call for regulators, enterprise leaders, an...

In this compelling ‘AI for Good’ panel, moderator Sanjay Puri brings together two of the most influential voices in global health: Peter Sands, Executive Director of The Global Fund, and Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. 

Together, they dive deep into the transformative power of artificial intelligence in addressing some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. From improving disease surveillance and accelerating vaccine delivery to enhancing decision-making in underserved regions, this discussion highlights the real-world impact and ethical considerations of AI in global health. 

In this special episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, live from the AI for Good Summit in Geneva, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Frederic Werner, Chief of Strategy and Operations at AI for Good, to explore how the initiative has evolved into a global movement touching every corner of society. 

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Can responsibility, innovation, and success truly coexist in the age of AI? Salesforce's Eric Loeb believes they must—and shares how the company is putting that vision into action through agentic AI and values-led governance.

💡 You’ll learn:

· What agentic AI is and why it changes enterprise workflows

· Why AI agents should always augment—not replace—humans

· The role of internal governance, "job descriptions" for agents, and ethical oversight

· Why shared responsibility will define AI liability in the future

· How Salesforce integrates safety, trust, and innovation i...