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
If you found this conversation insightful, don’t forget to like, comment, and share — and subscribe to RegulatingAI for more global perspectives on building a trustworthy AI future.
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🎙 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.
5 Key Takeaways:
If you found this conversation insightful, don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the RegulatingAI Podcast for more expert perspectives on the future of AI.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/governor-delaware-matt-meyer/
https://governor.delaware.gov/
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 technologies.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nebraska-department-of-justice
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.
Key discussion points:
Watch now for a deep exploration of AI’s role in diplomacy and the urgent need for systemic, global cooperation.
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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:
🔗 Watch now to understand how Europe is shaping AI regulation—and what it means for the world.
Resources Mentioned:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brando_Benifei
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/124867/BRANDO_BENIFEI/home
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:
Subscribe for future episodes diving deep into global AI governance.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlamanauskas/
https://www.itu.int/en/osg/Pages/biography-itu-dsg-tomas.aspx
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Highlights & Introduction
2:00 What is the ITU and its role in AI regulation?
2:45 From telegraph to AI: A history of the ITU
8:42 Standardizing AI in a rapidly moving world
14:03 The ITU's role in enforcing standards
18:51 Three approaches to AI governance: EU, US, and China
25:01 Geopolitics and national security in AI
30:24 The importance of undersea cables
34:41 Ensuring AI benefits everyone and bridging the digital divide
43:21 The AI for Good Global Summit
48:28 Conclusion and farewell
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.
Topics Covered:
Subscribe for more insights from AI leaders shaping the future.
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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.
Key topics include:
A sobering and essential conversation about AI, justice, and what ethical governance looks like in practice.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/esantow/
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Highlights
1:34 Ed’s background and journey into technology governance
2:12 The 'aha' moment: an algorithm targeting young people based on race
5:36 Finding a balance between AI's dystopian problems and positive use cases
9:07 The global fear of missing out (FOMO) and the trade-off with fundamental rights
11:12 Why innovation and regulation are not a trade-off
12:22 Comparing the AI regulatory approaches of the EU, US, and China
13:57 Australia's practical, non-ideological approach to AI
15:45 How Australia is building its niche on liberal democratic values
19:22 The shift from "fluffy principles" to practical AI safety standards
22:37 The three most common issues for corporate leaders in AI governance
23:08 The problem with the "AI guru" model of governance
25:08 The "dirty secret" of AI and the importance of engaging workers
35:24 The impact of AI on jobs and the workplace
40:28 The Asia-Pacific region's role in AI governance
44:07 Preserving indigenous cultures and languages in AI training data
47:14 The concentration of power in a handful of AI companies
50:09 Facial recognition: good uses vs. bad uses
53:57 Lightning round of questions
55:22 Conclusion and farewell
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 latest U.S. move could raise alarms worldwide.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-miller/
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction of Dr. Cari Miller
2:52 The three pillars of America's AI Action Plan
7:20 Comparing the AI Action Plan to the EU AI Act
8:27 "Hurry up and innovate" and the geopolitical dimension of AI
10:45 The dilemma between innovation and regulation
13:09 The moratorium on state-level AI regulation
15:50 A spectrum for regulation: reversible vs. irreversible harm
17:17 The EU's approach to regulation
19:10 Why AI procurement is the "gate of all gates" for governance
21:27 What makes AI procurement different
23:32 The need for augmented procurement practices and training
24:14 Accounting for hallucination and vendor disclaimers
27:55 Procurement for foundation models vs. fine-tuned solutions
29:39 The possibility of AI insurance
31:02 Distinguishing between trustworthy and "AI snake oil" vendors
33:23 Strengths and weaknesses of existing AI procurement frameworks 35:26 The three checkpoints before issuing an AI RFP
37:41 Sovereign AI and procurement for global south nations
40:20 Concerns about agents and agentic AI systems
44:02 The domain professional and complex multi-turn tasks
45:59 Procurement and pricing models for AI agents
49:00 The maturity of agents and the role of CISOs
52:35 Liability and governance for autonomous agents
55:33 The use of synthetic data: benefits and risks
58:50 Lightning round of questions
1:01:53 Concluding remarks
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 warns of a quiet constitutional revolution underway and why citizen protection must evolve urgently.
🎧 Watch Now: This conversation is vital for anyone navigating AI governance in democratic societies.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-a-br%C3%ADzida-castro-15317a105/
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest, Raquel Brízida Castro
2:21 Magnificent Introduction
2:58 The EU AI Act from a Constitutional Law Perspective
3:20 Constitutional Challenges and the Digital Social Democratic Rule of Law
5:59 New Fundamental Rights in the AI Age
8:27 The Right to Explainability: Rule of Law vs. Rule of Algorithm
11:34 Is the EU AI Act's Risk-Based Approach Adequate?
12:05 The Impact of AI on Fundamental Rights
14:52 Regulation vs. Bureaucracy and Self-Regulation
16:26 The Implementation of the AI Act and its Challenges
21:58 The EU vs. US Approach: Regulation vs. Innovation
23:55 The False Dilemma Between Regulating and Innovation
27:09 The Washington Effect
30:51 Implications for American Companies in Europe
31:49 Digital Sovereignty and the Problem of Latency
35:28 Constitutional Safeguards and Regulatory Overreach
35:40 The Primacy of European Law and the Role of Constitutional Courts
38:58 The Two-Year Moratorium on the EU Act
40:30 Lightning Round of Questions
43:24 Final thoughts
🚨 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:
About the Guest: Joshua Geltzer is a partner at Wilmer Hale focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and national security litigation. Until January 2025, he served as Deputy Assistant to the President, Deputy White House Counsel, and Legal Adviser to the National Security Council.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-geltzer-6209b3198/
https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/joshua-geltzer
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest Joshua Geltzer
4:29 Welcome to Regulating AI: The Podcast
5:44 The Three Pillars of the AI Action Plan
6:37 Fair Use, Training Data, and the Courts
8:17 Power, Land, and Permitting for Data Centers
10:19 Countering Synthetic Media and Deepfakes
11:45 The Effectiveness and Limitations of Export Controls
13:39 Leading International AI Governance While Prioritizing National Dominance
15:28 Federal-State Dynamics in AI Governance
19:00 The Open Source vs. Closed Model Debate
20:45 The Competitive Framing with China and National Security
22:54 Global AI Regulation and the Future
23:41 Concluding the discussion
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, and anyone navigating AI implementation at scale.
Resources Mentioned:
Rob T. Lee, Chief of Research and Chief AI Officer, SANS Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leerob/
Substack: https://robtlee73.substack.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobLee96
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.
Key topics covered:
Whether you're a policymaker, health professional, technologist, or simply interested in how AI can serve humanity, this conversation offers critical insights and bold visions for the future.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions at the intersection of technology and social impact.
#AIforGood #GlobalHealth #PeterSands #SaniaNishtar
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sania-nishtar-bb2a8123a
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-sands-0808bb6b
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.
🔍 Key topics discussed:
🧠 Whether you're in policy, tech, education, or just AI-curious, this episode will show how AI can be a force for equity and progress.
📢 Subscribe for more deep dives into AI policy, governance, and innovation.
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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 into every layer of its AI stack
📌 A rare look into how one of the world’s most respected tech companies handles AI governance.
#AIgovernance #AgenticAI #RegulatingAI
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-loeb-33a86b/
Join us for a groundbreaking conversation with Harvard Professor David A. Sinclair, a global authority on aging and longevity. Live from the ITU AI for Good conference in Geneva, Dr. Sinclair explains how his lab is leveraging AI to identify molecules that may reverse the aging process.
In this episode:
📣 Support Sinclair’s research: friendsofsinclairlab.org
Know our guest: https://davidasinclair.com/
Read his book at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0008380325
Listen to his podcast: http://www.youtube.com/@LifespanOfficial
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Dr. Kathleen Kramer doesn’t hold back. As IEEE President and a renowned professor, she shares blunt truths on AI education and credentials in this powerful RegulatingAI episode from Geneva’s AI for Good Summit.
💥 In this episode:
This is a call to rethink how we educate, certify, and empower the next generation of AI leaders.
🎙️ Real talk. Real insight. Only on RegulatingAI.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.ieee.org/kathleen-a-kramer
In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, we speak to Hovig Etyemezian, Head of Innovation at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. From fieldwork in Mosul to AI-powered systems in Geneva, Hovig shares a compelling narrative of innovation, ethics, and resilience in refugee services.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
💬 A conversation that humanizes AI and shows how responsible innovation can restore dignity to displaced communities.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hovig-etyemezian-9b33994/
In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, host Sanjay Puri is joined by Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, to talk about one of the most pressing issues in AI today: the scraping of content and the future of journalism in an AI-first world.
✅ Topics covered:
🔍 Nicholas shares candid takes on balancing innovation and fairness and what the future might look like if we don’t course correct.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasxthompson/
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Podcast Highlights
02:56 - The "Original Sin" of AI Companies - Data Scraping & Compensation
05:04 - Media vs AI Companies: Finding Fair Value Exchange
08:19 - Recent Court Rulings: Anthropic & Meta Cases Analysis
12:19 - The Future of Search & Web Architecture
16:45 - Generational Impact: How Young People Consume Information
17:47 - Federal vs State AI Regulation Debate
21:47 - What AI Developers Actually Want from Regulation
22:05 - EU AI Act: Over-regulation Concerns
23:45 - Open Source vs Closed Source AI Models
24:43 - China's Open Source AI Strategy & US-China Relations
26:19 - Chip Export Restrictions: Effectiveness & Consequences
28:41 - US-China AI Cooperation Needs
29:08 - The "Job Apocalypse" Debate: Dario vs Jensen
32:48 - Government Role in AI Transition & Retraining
34:43 - The "First Rung" Problem: Entry-Level Jobs at Risk
35:51 - AI Medical Diagnosis: Outperforming Human Doctors
39:07 - AI Companionship: Solution or Danger for Loneliness?
41:10 - The "Westworld" Risk: AI-Powered Social Media Dystopia
42:46 - Key AI Thinkers: Audrey Tang & The Vatican's AI Paper
44:59 - Lightning Round: Quick Takes on AI's Future
