In this episode, host Khullani Abdullahi sits down with Gianne James, Senior Vice President at First Insurance Funding, for a deep dive into the complex world of AI governance in financial services.

As AI technologies rapidly transform the industry, financial institutions face a critical challenge: how do you harness innovation while maintaining rigorous compliance and risk management standards?

Gianne brings real-world insights into this balancing act, sharing why "AI is not solely a tech function" and how financial services professionals must become active participants in their organizations' AI strategies.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why AI governance can't be left to IT departments alone
• The upskilling imperative for financial services professionals
• Managing AI-specific risks and regulatory compliance challenges
• Building cross-functional collaboration for successful AI implementation
• Ethical considerations and liability management in AI development
• Preparing for the evolving regulatory landscape
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Whether you're a financial services professional looking to enhance your AI literacy, a risk manager navigating new challenges, or a business leader developing AI strategy, this conversation offers practical insights for thriving in the AI-driven future of finance.