Elham Tabassi

Elham Tabassi, Chief AI Advisor at NIST, Avthar Suothin from Timescale, and David Hsu, CEO of Retool, dive into the essential topic of trustworthy AI. They discuss NIST's AI Risk Management Framework and its pivotal role in ensuring safe AI development, particularly in sensitive areas like healthcare. The conversation highlights privacy concerns in data management and the importance of transparent frameworks. They also explore the evolution of AI risk management and the significance of community feedback in shaping effective guidelines.

Elham Tabassi, Chief AI Advisor at the U.S. National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), shares insights on the journey to trustworthy AI. They delve into NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework and its connection to a recent White House executive order aimed at enhancing AI safety. Tabassi emphasizes the crucial roles of explainability, reliability, and governance in advancing AI, especially in sensitive fields like healthcare. The conversation highlights the urgency for strong standards to ensure that the rapid advancements in AI remain safe and reliable.