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EP 604: Beyond the Hype: Turning AI Ethics into Competitive Advantage

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Sep 5, 2025

Rajeev Kapur, President and CEO of 1105 Media, discusses the importance of ethical governance in AI. He emphasizes that unchecked AI growth can lead to vulnerabilities, making companies susceptible to risks. The conversation highlights how forming an ethics board can guide implementation and the role of privacy and data management as competitive advantages. Kapur also addresses the implications of new regulations and the necessity for responsible leadership, urging companies to prioritize ethical standards in AI development.

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ANECDOTE

From Spatial Audio Startup To AI Author

Rajeev sold an AI startup that built spatial audio algorithms which later appeared in mainstream products.
He then studied AI at MIT and wrote the best-selling book AI Made Simple shortly after ChatGPT launched.

ADVICE

Stand Up A Cross-Functional Ethics Board

Create a cross-functional AI ethics board including legal, technologists, and end users to review AI initiatives.
Tie executive compensation to ethical outcomes to align incentives with long-term trust.

ADVICE

Treat Data Like Refined Oil

Invest CapEx to catalog and refine first-party data instead of treating it only as an expense.
Build data

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AI growth with no rules? That’s not bold.

It’s reckless.

Everyone’s racing to scale AI. More data, faster tools, flashier launches.

But here’s what no one’s saying out loud:
Growth without governance doesn’t make you innovative. It makes you vulnerable.

Ignore ethics, and you’re building an empire on quicksand.

In this episode, we’re breaking down how to scale AI the right way—without wrecking trust, compliance, or your future.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:

Balancing AI Innovation with Ethical Governance
Introduction of Rajeev Kapur and Eleven o Five Media
Rajeev Kapur's Background in AI
Companies Balancing AI Innovation and Ethics
Formation of AI Ethics Board
Data Management as Competitive Advantage
Privacy and Ethics as Product Features
Governance and Ethical Standards in AI Use
Impact of Regulatory Changes on AI Use
Deepfakes and Their Implications
Encouragement for Companies to Lead Ethically in AI

Timestamps:
00:00 Navigating AI: Innovation vs. Risks

04:00 "AI Startup's Spatial Audio Journey"

06:49 AI Ethics Oversight & Governance

10:04 Strategic AI Advisory Team Formation

15:34 AI Strategy and Governance Essentials

16:55 Global Standardization Needed for AI Policies

22:47 AI Ethics: Innovation vs. Deepfakes

25:48 "Regulate Deepfakes Like Nukes"

27:17 Leadership Vision for Future Success

Keywords:
AI innovation, Ethical governance, Large language models, Data privacy, AI ethics board, AI governance, TDWI, Microsoft stack, Generative AI, AI algorithms, Spatial audio, Deep fakes, Data differentiation, Machine learning, Cyber security, Enterprise technology, Rajeev Kapur, 11:05 Media, AI safety, OpenAI, Data utilization, Ethical AI alignment, Regulatory aspect, AI models, Innovation vs. ethics, AI data privacy, Explainability, Data scientists, Third-party audits, Transparent AI usage, AI-driven growth, Monitoring feedback loops, Worst case testing, Smart regulations, Digital twins, Disinformation, AI bias mitigation, Data as new oil, Refining data

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