
‚Truth by code is a strong asset‘ -
with Anna Spitznagel, CEO of trail.ai
In the first episode of the in-between trust podcast, Eva Simone Lihotzky speaks with Anna Spitznagel—co-founder and CEO of trail.ai—about building trust at the heart of AI governance. Anna shares her journey designing a “co-pilot” for responsible AI systems, and explores how transparency, organizational culture, and technical rigor intersect in shaping trustworthy innovation.
Together, they dive into what it means to build “truth by code,” how compliance can enable—not hinder—progress, and why literacy, leadership, and lived experience are essential in navigating the AI era. Anna also opens questions about the future of trust across ecosystems—from upstream model providers to everyday users.
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🔑 Takeaways
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🎙️ Sound Bites
“Trust is my personal highest value.”
“Truth by code is a strong asset.”
“Literacy is key to understanding AI.”
“Governance is not a blocker—it’s an enabler of scale.”
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to AI Governance and Trust
01:38 – Defining Trust in AI
04:27 – Building Trust in Organizations
10:13 – The Role of Leadership in AI
12:51 – Designing for Transparency
18:58 – Navigating Use Cases & Compliance
23:14 – The Future of Trust in AI
30:45 – Unanswered Questions That Remain
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🧩 Keywords
AI governance, trust, transparency, leadership, compliance, data privacy, organizational culture, literacy, AI use cases, critical reasoning, automation, future of AI