AI Journal

Inside AI: Automation, Trust, Regulation, and Leadership

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Episode Summary

In this episode, we dive into four key stories shaping the future of artificial intelligence. We explore how Rulebase, a Y Combinator startup, is transforming back-office automation in financial services; how Google’s new Agent Payments Protocol sets a secure foundation for AI-led commerce; why the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is probing the impact of chatbots on kids and teens; and how the AI Academy in Abu Dhabi is preparing the next generation of Chief AI Officers to lead global transformation. From innovation and regulation to leadership and trust, this episode highlights the opportunities and challenges driving AI forward.

 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • How Rulebase’s AI Coworker is streamlining compliance, QA, and dispute resolution in financial services.
  • Why Google’s AP2 protocol could redefine secure agent-to-agent payments, including crypto and stablecoins.
  • The FTC’s concerns about the influence of AI chatbots on children and how companies may need to respond.
  • How the AI Academy’s Chief AI Officer program is equipping executives to drive large-scale AI strategies in the Middle East and beyond.

    •  Key Quotes from the Episode

    • “Rulebase reviews 100% of customer interactions, compared to the 3–5% managed by human analysts.”
    • “At the core of AP2 are cryptographically signed Mandates—proof that an AI agent is acting under clear user authorization.”
    • “Protecting kids online is a top priority while ensuring the U.S. remains a leader in AI innovation.”
    • “This program equips leaders with the foresight, ethics, and practical skills to unlock AI’s potential responsibly.”

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