New Frontier: The AI, ecommerce & entrepreneurship podcast AI Governance & Regulation with Zahra Shah
Max welcomes Zahra Shah, a renowned expert in AI and Frontier Technologies, to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, its governance, and its societal implications. Zahra, who has advised at the House of Lords and serves on various technology panels, shares insights on the UK's principles-based approach to AI regulation and compares it with the EU's risk-based model and the US's minimal regulation stance. They explore how balanced, innovation-friendly regulation could position the UK as a global leader in ethical AI development while addressing public trust and transparency concerns.
The conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of generative AI and its impact across industries. Zahara outlines the risks for organizations and individuals, emphasizing the importance of compliance, data privacy, and the role of human oversight in deploying AI systems. They also discuss the potential of AI to augment productivity and innovation in sectors like e-commerce, HR, and customer service, while highlighting the need for tailored solutions to meet diverse business needs.
Looking ahead, the episode considers the transformative potential of agentic AI, touching on its implications for jobs, societal structures, and global power dynamics. Zahra and Max discuss the importance of decentralizing AI systems within government to prevent overreach and ensuring that regulation fosters democracy and public good.
This podcast is brought to you by Ecomtent and Amazing Wave.
Connect with us:
https://twitter.com/maxsinclair4
https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sinclair-ai/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalambadjieva/