In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle speaks with Katharina Koerner, Senior Principal Consultant in AI Governance at Trace3. Katharina shares her expertise on bridging the AI governance maturity gap, explaining the challenges organizations face in turning high-level principles into enforceable, monitored practices. She discusses critical topics such as operationalizing governance, managing shadow AI, integrating governance into product workflows, and leveraging tools like DSPM for data security. Katharina also explores the distinctions between ethics, trustworthy AI, and responsible AI, highlighting the importance of privacy-enhancing technologies. Listeners gain practical insights into balancing innovation with accountability, ensuring AI adoption is both safe and strategically aligned.