Can We Govern AI? Reid Blackman on Regulation vs. Innovation

What happens when artificial intelligence makes critical decisions about your job, your healthcare, and your life – but no one can explain why? In this groundbreaking episode, we explore how ethical AI isn't just an academic concept, but a business imperative that could save your organization's reputation, legal standing, and bottom line.Join hosts Roman Bercot and Valencio Cardoso for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Reid Blackman, founder and CEO of Virtue Consultancy and author of the acclaimed book "Ethical Machines". As the expert who's guided NASA, the FBI, and Fortune 500 companies through AI's ethical minefields, Reid reveals why most corporate AI ethics principles are "bullshit" and shares the practical framework that turns AI's biggest risks into competitive advantages.🎯 What You'll Discover:• The AI Agent Crisis: Why the next generation of AI agents could create unprecedented ethical chaos – and how to prepare for systems that make decisions across dozens of databases and models simultaneously• Beyond Token Ethics: The shocking truth about why corporate AI principles fail and Reid's actionable framework that transforms vague values into concrete procedures that actually work• Cultural Bias at Scale: How AI systems from a handful of tech giants create a global monoculture – and practical strategies for developing culturally respectful AI without breaking the bank• The Philosophy-to-Practice Pipeline: Reid's fascinating journey from fireworks wholesaling professor to advising the Canadian government on AI regulations, and how deep philosophical thinking translates into boardroom-ready solutions• Government Gap Analysis: Why current regulations are failing to address the real-world complexity of AI deployment and what companies can do to stay ahead of the regulatory curve💡 Key Insights from This Episode:🔸 "Most companies have bullshit AI principles" – Reid explains why fairness, transparency, and accountability sound good but mean nothing without specific procedures🔸 The Foundation Model Fallacy – Why pointing responsibility only at OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft misses the downstream risks that companies actually face🔸 The Human-in-the-Loop Myth – How traditional oversight breaks down when AI agents process billions of data points across complex systems🔸 The 80/20 Ethics Rule – Reid's practical approach to managing AI risks when you can't possibly test every scenario🎧 Perfect For:✅ Business executives implementing AI systems✅ Technology leaders managing AI ethics programs✅ Policy makers working on AI governance✅ Anyone concerned about AI's societal impact✅ Philosophy enthusiasts interested in applied ethics📚 Resources Mentioned:• "Ethical Machines: Your Concise Guide to Totally Unbiased, Transparent, and Respectful AI" by Reid Blackman (Harvard Business Review Press)• Virtue Consultancy – AI ethical risk consulting• Ethical Machines Podcast – Reid's deep-dive discussions on AI ethics🔗 Connect with Dr. Reid Blackman:🌐 Website: reidblackman.com🌐 Company: virtueconsultants.com📧 Newsletter: reidblackman.substack.com🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reid-blackman🎧 Podcast: Ethical Machines 🎙️ About Socially Conscious AI:We explore cutting-edge innovations transforming our world for the better, bringing you conversations with brilliant minds and ethical pioneers leveraging AI's power to address humanity's most important challenges. Join us as we navigate the intersection of technology, ethics, and social good.👥 Your Hosts: Roman Bercot & Valencio Cardoso tackle the big questions about AI's role in creating a better world, one conversation at a time.💬 Join the Conversation:What ethical AI challenges is your organization facing? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know what topics you'd like us to explore next!🔔 Subscribe for more insights on ethical AI, responsible innovation, and the brilliant minds working to ensure technology serves humanity's best interests.