The Corporate Director Podcast AI leadership strategies for a changing world
Aug 6, 2025
Beena Ammanath, Global Head of Deloitte's AI Institute and author of 'Trustworthy AI,' shares her expertise on responsible AI adoption. She emphasizes the critical need for AI literacy among leaders and discusses decision-making frameworks essential for navigating AI's impact on the workforce. Beena advocates for redefining job roles and continuous learning to harness emerging talent effectively. She also addresses societal concerns regarding AI's influence on jobs while highlighting opportunities that arise from its integration into daily life.
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From AI Winter To Applied Data
- Beena Ammanath moved from computer science into practical AI through data work in telecom and manufacturing.
- She tracked AI's rise from theory to applied systems across multiple industries.
Trustworthiness Comes From Managing Side Effects
- Beena frames trust as managing AI's side effects like bias, transparency, reliability, and workforce impact.
- She positions Trustworthy AI as a practical enterprise guide rather than alarmist theory.
Frameworks Plus Literacy Guide Board Oversight
- Use decision frameworks as a starting point to ask the right AI questions and probe for robust answers.
- Build a base-level AI understanding across leaders so technical claims are interpretable.
