AI Standards Stack

In this episode, Brian discusses how philosophy can help shape the development of trustworthy AI, drawing on his work in ethics, misinformation, and AI governance, as well as Northeastern's interdisciplinary Master's programme in Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence. The conversation explores how philosophical concepts such as knowledge, reasoning, metacognition, and human values can inf...

In this episode, Nicolas Cubaud, founder and CEO of EyeSnap and co-founder of TotalYmage, editor of the preliminary European norm (prEN) 18281 on artificial intelligence, evaluation methods for accurate computer vision systems. With over 25 years of experience in computer vision and image processing, Nicolas discusses how iSnap turns images and videos into actionable business insights for industri...

In this episode, hosts Michael Mainelli and Adam Leon Smith welcome Cindy Parokkil, ISO’s AI Policy Lead and head of the Standards and Public Policy Programme, for a wide-ranging discussion on the evolving relationship between AI standards, governance, and public policy. Drawing on her experience at the United Nations, BSI, and now ISO, Cindy explains how international standards help bridge the ga...

In this episode, hosts Michael Mainelli and Adam Leon Smith welcome James Gealy, Standardization Lead at Safer AI, a French NGO focused on AI risk modelling. With a background in spacecraft testing and operations at Northrop Grumman and Airbus, James brings hard-earned lessons from high-stakes risk and quality management, inspired by the Challenger disaster, into the world of AI standards. James d...

In this episode, hosts Michael Mainelli and Adam Leon Smith welcome Mike Thieme , Managing Director and Cloud Advisory Lead at Accenture. Drawing on his early work in biometric standards since 2005 and extensive experience delivering AI for public and private sector clients, Mike explores the transition to generative AI and the vital need for “consumable” standards that busy professionals can actu...

In this episode, hosts Professor Michael Mainelli and Adam Leon Smith welcome Patrick Sullivan for a practical look at AI certification and ISO/IEC 42001. Patrick explains what third-party certifiers actually do and how they provide objective assurance on AI management systems. He addresses common misconceptions since 42001’s 2023 release, whilst also highlighting the growing market demand, with m...

In this episode, hosts Michael Minelli and Adam Smith welcome Nicholas Beale, founder and director at Sciteb, for an insightful look at AI ethics and governance. Nicholas discusses his early internet ethics work and his paper on the Unethical Optimisation Principle, explaining why AI optimisers disproportionately pick unethical strategies by ignoring future downsides. He explores mitigations like...

In this episode, hosts Michael Mainelli and Adam Leon Smith welcome Piercosma Bisconti, dialling in from Rome, for a fresh European perspective on the evolving ethics and governance of generative AI. With a background in philosophy, robotics, and global politics, Piercosma shares his surprising shift from academic research to actively shaping EU and international AI standards, including his work w...

In this second episode of the AI Standards Stack Podcast, guest Dr Christine Chow joins hosts Professor Michael Mainelli and Adam Leon Smith to discuss responsible AI governance from an investor’s perspective. Christine, a long-time investment professional and early advocate for responsible AI since 2012, shares insights drawn from her pioneering work, including leading Federated Hermes’ 2019 indu...

In this inaugural episode, guest Maury Shenk, CEO and Co-Founder of Ordinary Wisdom will be joined by regular hosts Professor Michael Mainelli and Adam Leon Smith to talk about how he is seeking to develop, through Ordinary Wisdom , innovative ways of shaping AI behaviour. Drawing from his background as a technology lawyer, entrepreneur, investor, and AI enthusiast, Shenk shares his journey into t...