Is ethical AI just a buzzword?

 In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, host Ben Parker chats with Mark Brady, Deputy Chief Data Officer at KBR, who reveals the real risks behind today’s AI systems and why most organisations are unprepared.

Mark breaks down the Six Laws of Safe AI, a practical, no-fluff framework for securing the future as AI gains power, autonomy, and physical-world access.
 
 

We also discuss:

• Why “data science” today feels more like alchemy
• The broken culture of data hoarding in organisations
• What hiring managers are getting completely wrong
• How to spot real AI danger before it’s too late
• Why transparency and interoperability are non-negotiable

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:34 Mark Brady's Career Journey

02:01 Transition to Leadership

02:57 Key Moments in Data Science

07:35 Challenges in Data Management

11:56 Hiring the Right Data Scientist

18:15 AI and Security Concerns

23:58 Future of AI and Defensive Measures

34:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

Thank you for listening!