What’s Your AIQ? A Conversation with Dr. Ravi Pendse at the AI Impact Summit India

What does it really take to deploy AI at scale — responsibly, securely, and with people at the center?

In this episode of Regulating AI, we’re joined LIVE from the AI Impact Summit India by Dr. Ravi Pendse, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Pendse shares how one of the world’s leading public universities is moving beyond AI hype and turning artificial intelligence into real, institution-wide impact — without compromising trust, security, or values.

His message is clear: AI adoption isn’t a technology challenge. It’s a human challenge.

🔎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
00:00 – The gap between AI talk and real-world deployment
Why so many organizations discuss AI strategy — but struggle with execution.
03:40 – “Those who control your data control your future”
Why data governance, ownership, and sovereignty are central to AI strategy.
07:15 – Why trust is the real infrastructure
Before AI systems scale, trust must scale.
11:50 – Servant leadership in the age of AI
How leadership must evolve in an AI-driven world.
17:30 – What is your AIQ?
Beyond IQ and EQ — why “AIQ” (Artificial Intelligence Quotient) may define future-ready leaders.
22:10 – AI & cybersecurity: Deepfakes, phishing, and next-gen threats
How institutions are defending against AI-powered cyber risks.
27:45 – Michigan’s AI tutors (launched in 2023)
How AI is already transforming learning outcomes in higher education.
32:10 – AI in brain surgery, cancer research & healthcare innovation
Real-world examples of AI driving life-saving breakthroughs.
36:00 – Why institutions must lead with values
Technology moves fast. Values must move first.

From AI tutors to cybersecurity defenses, from healthcare innovation to governance frameworks, this conversation offers practical insights for:
– University presidents and academic leaders
– CIOs and IT decision-makers
– Policymakers shaping AI regulation
– Enterprise AI strategists
– Anyone leading digital transformation
If you care about responsible AI deployment, AI governance, cybersecurity, higher education innovation, or institutional AI strategy, this episode is essential listening.

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