Lunchtime BABLing with Dr. Shea Brown

In Part 2 of this Lunchtime BABLing series on AI risk, Dr. Shea Brown, CEO of BABL AI, is joined again by Jeffery Recker to continue their lightning-round exploration of the real challenges organizations face when deploying AI. This episode dives deeper into critical concepts such as model drift, bias vs. discrimination, and growing explainability gaps in modern AI systems — especially as organiza...

Data Poisoning to Hallucinations: The Many Risks of AI | Part 1 In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, Dr. Shea Brown, CEO of BABL AI, is joined by Jeffery Recker for a fast-paced, unscripted deep dive into the real risks behind today’s AI systems. From data poisoning and model inversion to prompt injection, membership inference, and AI hallucinations, this lightning-round conversation breaks down...

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown introduces the new AI Test, Evaluation, & Red Teaming Specialist Bootcamp—a hands-on, technical program designed to train the next generation of AI assurance professionals. Drawing directly from BABL AI’s internal methodologies used to audit and evaluate high-risk AI systems across industries, this bootcamp addresses one of the most...

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown sits down with Mert Çuhadaroğlu, Program Manager of BABL AI’s AI & Algorithm Auditor Certification Program, for an in-depth conversation about careers in AI governance, responsible AI, and what it really takes to become an AI auditor. Mert shares his unique professional journey — from banking and finance, to career coaching and publi...

What does a Chief AI Compliance Officer actually do—and does your organization secretly need one already? 🤔 In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown is joined by co-hosts Jeffery Recker and Bryan Ilg to unpack what it really takes to own AI risk, compliance, and governance inside a modern organization. Drawing on BABL AI’s AI Compliance Officer Program and years of audit w...

In this follow-up to our episode on AI, training, and the job market, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown is joined again by COO Jeffery Recker and Chief of Staff Emily Brown to get practical about one big question: How do you actually implement AI into your career… without losing yourself (or your job) in the process? Whether you’re secure in your role, worried about layoffs, or actively changing careers,...

In this latest episode of Lunchtime BABLing, hosted by BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown with COO Jeffery Recker and—making her first appearance—Chief of Staff Emily Brown, we dig into what today’s AI-shaped job market really means for knowledge workers, how to build durable skills, and why “human in the loop” still matters—especially in marketing, ops, and hiring. 🎧 What you’ll learn Why AI anxiety is...

From lesson-planning to long-haul trucking, good schedules make the world run—literally. In this episode, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown sits down with Leon Ingelse, writer-researcher at Croatian optimization studio Dots & Lines, to unpack the hidden math, ethics, and human stories behind modern scheduling and routing. 🔑 What we cover Hard vs. soft constraints – why “can’t” and “prefer not to” need d...

Ever wondered how to start a career in AI Governance, Responsible AI, or AI Risk Management? In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown is joined by COO Jeffery Recker and CSO Bryan Ilg for a no-nonsense, practical conversation about how to actually break in to this fast-growing, high-demand field. 🌟 What you'll learn in this episode ✅ What AI governance really is (and why...

In this fun and thought-provoking episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO and AI ethicist Dr. Shea Brown is joined by COO Jeffery Recker and CSO Bryan Ilg for a rapid-fire discussion on some of the most surprising, bizarre, and controversial uses of AI circulating online. From jailbreaking legal loopholes with ChatGPT, to AI-generated testimony from the deceased, to digital therapy bots and AI r...

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown is joined by COO Jeffery Recker to break down ISO/IEC 42001 — the first international standard for AI management systems. Whether you're leading an AI team, navigating AI risk, or just starting your Responsible AI journey, this high-level introduction will help you understand: What ISO 42001 is and why it matters How it fits into glo...

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown unveils a powerful new framework to assess business value when implementing AI—shifting the conversation from “Which tool should I use?” to “What value do I want to create?” Joined by CSO Bryan Ilg and COO Jeffery Recker, the trio dives into the origin, design, and real-world application of the AI VALUE Framework: - Visualize your op...

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown sits down with BABL AI Chief Sales Officer Bryan Ilg to explore why AI governance is becoming critical for businesses of all sizes. Bryan shares insights from a recent speech he gave to a nonprofit in Richmond, Virginia, highlighting the real business value of strong AI governance practices — not just for ethical reasons, but as a co...

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown dives deep into one of the most pressing questions in AI governance today: how do we ensure the safety of Large Language Models (LLMs)? With new regulations like the EU AI Act, Colorado’s AI law, and emerging state-level requirements in places like California and New York, organizations developing or deploying LLM-powered systems fac...

What does it really mean for AI to be explainable? Can we trust AI systems to tell us why they do what they do—and should the average person even care? In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown is joined by regular guests Jeffery Recker and Bryan Ilg to unpack the messy world of AI explainability—and why it matters more than you might think. From recommender systems to large...

In this thought-provoking episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown sits down with Jeffery Recker and Bryan Ilg to unpack one of the most pressing topics of our time: AI’s impact on democracy. From algorithm-driven echo chambers and misinformation to the role of social media in shaping political discourse, the trio explores how AI is quietly—and sometimes loudly—reshaping our democr...

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown is joined by Jeffery Recker and Bryan Ilg to discuss the growing importance of AI literacy—what it means, why it matters, and how individuals and businesses can stay ahead in an AI-driven world. Topics covered: The evolution of AI education and BABL AI’s new subscription model for training & certifications. Why AI auditing skills are...

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown joins us live from RightsCon 2025 in Taipei to break down the latest conversations at the intersection of AI, human rights, and global policy. He’s joined by BABL AI COO Jeffery Recker and CSO Bryan Ilg, as they dive into the big takeaways from the conference and what it means for the future of AI governance. What’s in this episode?...

Join BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown on Lunchtime BABLing as he sits down with UX Consultant Ezra Schwartz for an in-depth conversation about the evolving world of user experience—and how it intersects with responsible AI. In this episode, you'll discover: • Ezra’s Journey: From being a student in our AI & Algorithm Auditor Certification Program to becoming a seasoned UX consultant specializing in age...

🇩🇪 People can join Quantpi's "RAI in Action" event series kicking off in Germany in March: 👉 https://www.quantpi.com/resources/events 🇺🇸 U.S. based folks can join Quantpi's GTC session on March 20th called "A scalable approach toward trustworthy AI": 👉 https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/session-catalog/?ncid=so-link-241456&linkId=100000328230011&tab.catalogallsessionstab=16566177511100015Kus&search=anto...

Join host Dr. Shea Brown (CEO of BABL AI) along with guest speakers COO Jeffery Recker and CSO Bryan Ilg for an in-depth discussion on the rapidly evolving world of AI regulation. In this episode, our panel unpacks: The EU AI Act in Action: Learn about the new obligations now in force under the EU AI Act—including the crucial requirements of AI literacy (Article 4) and the prohibition of high-risk...

🎙️ Lunchtime BABLing: Interview with Abhi Sanka 🎙️ Join BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown as he chats with Abhi Sanka, a dynamic leader in responsible AI and a graduate of BABL AI's inaugural Algorithm Auditor Certificate Program. In this episode, Abhi reflects on his unique journey—from studying the ethics of the Human Genome Project at Duke University to shaping science and technology policy for the U....

🎙️ In this engaging episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown sits down with special guest Soribel Feliz, a former US diplomat turned AI governance expert. Soribel shares her fascinating career journey from the State Department to big tech roles at Meta and Microsoft, and now as an AI governance and compliance specialist at DHS. 🚀 From her early experiences moderating content algor...

🎙️ Lunchtime BABLing: 2024 - An AI Year in Review 🎙️ Join Shea Brown (CEO, BABL AI), Jeffery Recker (COO, BABL AI), and Bryan Ilg (CSO, BABL AI) as they reflect on an extraordinary year in AI! In this final episode of the year, the trio dives into: 🌟 The rapid growth of Responsible AI and algorithmic auditing in 2024. 📈 How large language models are redefining audits and operational workflows....

In this episode, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown interviews Aleksandr Tiulkanov, an expert in AI compliance and digital policy. Aleksandr shares his fascinating journey from being a commercial contracts lawyer to becoming a leader in AI policy at Deloitte and the Council of Europe. 🚀 🔍 What’s in this episode? The transition from legal tech to AI compliance. Key differences between the Council of Euro...