The "Wild West" of AI is ending. With the EU AI Act 2026 on the horizon, the era of "move fast and break things" is being replaced by "move fast and build trust."

I am joined by Nicolas Babin, EU Digital Ambassador, to discuss why the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) is about to become the most critical role in the C-Suite. This isn't about boring compliance; it's about building a "Glass Box" business where transparency becomes your ultimate competitive moat. If you think this is just an IT role, you are missing the bigger picture.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 The Chief AI Officer: 2026 EU Compliance Secrets 

00:30 What do Chief AI Officers actually do? 

03:55 Reporting lines: Why the CEO is the only option 

07:45 The EU AI Act: A Strategic Mandate 

09:00 The 4 Risk Levels (Unacceptable to Minimal) 

11:30 Compliance as a Competitive Advantage 

16:00 Why this role requires "Diplomacy" over Code

Resources: Full Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.natschooler.com/the-chief-ai-officer-role-why-its-the-ceos-new-strategic-partner-not-it-support/

 Guest Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasbabin/ 

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