The AI Social Club
The AI Social Club
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We are the reference media for data & AI in the GCC region.Together we sit down with industry-leading Chief Data Officers, AI pioneers, Transformation Leaders and Business Innovators to uncover the impact of data and AI on industries, businesses, and careers. This podcast offers actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert strategies to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing world of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Covers the intersection of data and AI across various industries with specific episodes exploring topics such as the evolution of data leadership, the impact of AI on creative sectors like beauty and luxury, and strategies for building effective AI labs, providing actionable insights and real-world examples.
We are the reference AI media in the GCC region.
Together we sit down with industry and society leaders to uncover the impact of AI on businesses and individuals.
This podcast offers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing world of AI.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is your AI strategy at risk because of outdated data governance? In this bonus episode of The AI Social Club, Joe Aoun breaks down why governance isn’t just a compliance checkbox—but the backbone of trustworthy, scalable AI.
Joe Aoun, data strategy leader and governance advocate, joins Margot to explore the often misunderstood but mission-critical role of data governance in the era of generative AI. Why do so many companies still get it wrong? And how can you move from rigid control to agile enablement—without losing trust, quality, or speed?
If you’re building AI responsibly, this is a must-listen.
🔹 You will learn:
- The real difference between data governance and data enablement—and why both matter
- Why traditional governance models fail in AI-driven environments
- How to create governance that’s usable, flexible, and doesn’t kill innovation
- What “AI governance” really means (hint: it’s not just a rebrand)
- The biggest operational mistakes companies make with data governance
- How to gamify governance and drive adoption through literacy and transparency
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 What is data governance vs data enablement?
03:04 Governance as creating safe spaces for innovation
05:30 Why overregulation kills productivity
07:20 AI governance: evolution or distraction?
09:45 Why most governance policies fail
11:36 Operationalizing governance: roles, KPIs & tools
13:22 Three scenarios of GenAI adoption in companies
16:07 Agile, iterative governance in action
17:45 How to get employees to follow the rules
18:50 Closing thoughts: why governance is leadership
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