RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate Responsibly

In this International Women’s Day episode, *Sanjay Puri, Founder & Chairman of Knowledge Networks, speaks with **Dr. Hoda A. Alkhzaimi of NYU Abu Dhabi*, a global expert in cybersecurity and emerging technologies. They discuss the AI funding gap for women founders, the importance of stronger innovation pipelines, and why greater representation in leadership is critical to shaping a more inclus...

In this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, we speak with His Excellency Mehdi Jomaa, former Prime Minister of Tunisia, about the future of AI governance. Drawing on his experience in government and industry, he shares insights on how nations can balance innovation, regulation, and global cooperation in the age of artificial intelligence.

Recorded live at the *India AI Impact Summit*, this session brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to explore how cross-sector collaboration is shaping the future of AI. The conversation examines the rise of *Sovereign AI, the role of **public–private partnerships in accelerating innovation, and the urgent need for **AI skilling and workforce transformation* to buil...

*What’s your AIQ?* Live from the AI Impact Summit India, this episode of Regulating AI features Dr. Ravi Pendse, Vice President for IT & CIO at the University of Michigan. He shares how institutions can deploy AI at scale — responsibly, securely, and with people at the center — reminding us that AI adoption isn’t a technology challenge, but a human one.

Live from the India AI Impact Summit 2026 , Thomas Davin, Global Director of Innovation at UNICEF, joins Regulating AI to explore what responsible AI means for children and underserved communities. When we regulate AI, who are we protecting — and who might we be leaving behind? Tune in.

Live from the India AI Impact Summit 2026 , Anu Bradford, Henry L. Moses Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia Law School, joins Regulated AI to unpack the global power dynamics behind AI regulation. Whose rules will govern the future of artificial intelligence? Tune in.

Journalism is at an inflection point — and few people understand that shift better than Raju Narisetti. With leadership roles at The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, and now as a Partner at McKinsey, Raju brings a rare perspective on how media is evolving in the age of AI, digital platforms, and declining public trust. In this episode, we unpack the structural transformation of news, t...

Recorded live at the India AI Impact Summit, this special episode of Regulating AI – Voices of Impact features Sanjay Puri in conversation with Fred Werner of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). They explore the evolution of AI — from machine learning to generative AI and AI agents — and why the Global South has a critical role in shaping AI governance. From sovereign AI and open sour...

Recorded live at the India AI Impact Summit, this episode of RegulatingAI features Rahul Patni, Leader – Digital Tax Practice at EY India, on how Artificial Intelligence is transforming tax, governance, and board-level oversight. From AI agents in compliance and litigation to Responsible AI frameworks and human-in-the-loop decision-making, this conversation explores how tax functions are evolving...

Recorded live at the India AI Impact Summit, this episode of RegulatingAI features Amit Zavery, President, CPO and COO at ServiceNow, on what it really takes to move AI from experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation. Drawing on leadership experience across Oracle and Google Cloud, Amit shares a pragmatic view on autonomous workflows, governance as a prerequisite for scale, and why enterpri...

Live from Davos: Is the Philippines about to become Southeast Asia’s next AI powerhouse? In this special episode of RegulatingAI , Sanjay Puri sits down with Congressman Brian Poe, architect of the Philippines’ AI Framework Bill (House Bill 1196). Rather than racing to overregulate, the country is taking a bold “early adopter” approach—balancing innovation, workforce transformation, and smart gove...

Recorded live at the House of Kosovo during Davos 2026, this RegulatingAI episode brings together leaders from policy, government, and technology to tackle AI governance in a multipolar world . Moderated by Sanjay Puri, the panel—Dr. Jess Conser, Dr. Clara Guerra, Brando Benifei (Member of the European Parliament), and Combiz Abdolrahimi (ServiceNow)—explores how democratic societies can govern AI...

In this Davos-recorded episode of the Regulating AI Podcast , we speak with Abhishek Singh , CEO, IndiaAI Mission & Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information technology, ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19th & 20th. He shares how India is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, democratizing access to AI, and bringing Global South leadership into the f...

How do enterprise AI standards influence global AI regulation?  In this episode of Regulating AI , Dr. James H. Dickerson, Director at ASCET, explains how technical standards shape governance, compliance, and policy long before laws are enforced. A must-listen for leaders navigating responsible and regulated AI.

Roy Austin brings a rare, end-to-end perspective on AI governance—from co-authoring President Obama’s 2014 civil rights and big data report to building Meta’s first civil rights team and now leading Howard Law’s AI initiative. In this episode of Regulating AI , he unpacks why self-regulation fails, why data quality still defines AI outcomes, and how states are stepping in where federal policy has...

In this episode of Regulating AI Talk, we sit down with Anne Bouverot, France’s Special Envoy for AI, to unpack one of the defining tensions of our time. As nations race to protect democratic values, economic competitiveness, and technological autonomy, AI refuses to respect borders. Anne explores how governments can balance AI sovereignty with global cooperation, why fragmented regulation could b...

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies, governments, and global cooperation. At the ASEAN platform, Sanjay Puri , Founder & Chairperson, sits down with U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte to discuss the evolving landscape of AI governance, AI policy, and international collaboration . This insightful conversation explores: The future of AI regulation and governance How governments can balanc...

In this episode of the  Regulating AI Podcast , we speak with  Camille Carlton ,  Director of Policy at the Center for Humane Technology , a leading voice in  AI regulation, chatbot safety, and public-interest technology .  Camille is directly involved in  landmark lawsuits against CharacterAI and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman , placing her at the forefront of debat...

In this episode of  RegulatingAI , host Sanjay Puri speaks with Karin Andrea-Stephan — COO & Co-founder of Earkick, an AI-powered mental health platform redefining how technology supports emotional well-being.   With a career that spans music, psychology, and digital innovation, Karin shares how she’s building  privacy-first AI tools  designed to ma...

In this episode of RegulatingAI , host  Sanjay Puri  sits down with  Jeff McMillan , Head of Firmwide Artificial Intelligence at  Morgan Stanley . With over 25 years of experience leading digital transformation and responsible AI adoption in one of the world’s most regulated industries, Jeff shares how large enterprises can harness  generative AI responsibly stri...

In this episode of the  RegulatingAI Podcast , we host  California State Senator Scott Wiener , one of the most influential policymakers shaping the future of  AI regulation, AI safety, and transparency standards in the United States .  As President  Donald Trump’s new AI executive order  pushes for federal control over AI regulation, Senator Wiener explains why...

In this episode of  RegulatingAI , host  Sanjay Puri  sits down with  Congresswoman Sarah McBride  of Delaware — a member of the U.S. Congressional AI Caucus — to talk about how America can  lead responsibly  in the global AI race.  From finding the right balance between innovation and regulation to making sure AI truly benefits workers and small businesses,...

Armenia is quietly becoming one of the world's most interesting AI hubs—and you probably haven't heard about it yet. In this episode, I sit down with Armenia's Minister of Finance to discuss: ~ Why Nvidia is building a massive AI factory in Armenia ~ How a country of 3 million is attracting Synopsis, Yandex, and major tech companies ~ The secret advantage: abundant energy + Soviet-era engineering...

In this episode of RegulatingAI , host Sanjay Puri welcomes Dr. Mark Robinson — Senior Science Diplomacy Advisor, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative, University of Oxford . Drawing on decades of experience leading projects like ITER and the European Southern Observatory, Dr. Robinson shares his bold vision: establishing an international AI agency under the United Nations. Together, we explore...

🎙 While global AI conversations are dominated by the US, China, and Europe, Africa is crafting its own path. Dr. Nick Bradshaw, Founder of the South African AI Association, joins us to discuss how the continent can build sovereign AI systems, retain talent, and shape regulation rooted in local realities. From data sovereignty to the “brain drain” challenge, we explore what responsible AI looks lik...