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Governing the Machine Book Launch – Miriam Vogel, Paul Dongha, and Ray Eitel-Porter

Oct 28, 2025
Miriam Vogel, President and CEO of EqualAI, hosts Paul Dongha, an AI ethics expert from NatWest, and Ray Eitel-Porter, a governance researcher from Cambridge. They discuss their new book, emphasizing the need for effective AI governance. Insights include key risks associated with AI, such as bias and agentic security, and practical steps organizations can take to implement governance frameworks. They advocate for multi-stakeholder approaches and believe strong governance can lead to societal benefits, unlocking AI's potential for everyone.
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ANECDOTE

How The Coauthors Came Together

  • Ray synthesized years of corporate AI governance work into a practical book for business leaders.
  • He invited Paul and Miriam to add deep technical and legal expertise and form a complementary team.
INSIGHT

Governance Drives AI ROI

  • Lack of governance explains why many companies don't see ROI from AI.
  • McKinsey 2025 shows CEO oversight of AI governance strongly predicts generative AI bottom-line impact.
ADVICE

Start With Senior Buy-In And A Survey

  • Get senior leadership buy-in and appoint a visible accountable leader for AI governance.
  • Run a cross-functional survey of AI use across legal, HR, security and the C-suite before deploying systems.
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