In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, host Sanjay Puri speaks with Dr. Ansgar Koene, Global AI Ethics and Regulatory Leader at EY and former Chair of the IEEE working group for the IEEE 7003-2024 Standard for Algorithmic Bias Considerations. Dive into a deep discussion on:

How neuroscience and robotics shaped Dr. Koene’s unique approach to AI ethics?

Algorithmic bias: where it begins, and how we can fight it

Challenges of aligning global AI regulations across continents

Why internal and external ethics boards matter

The delicate balance between innovation and regulation

👉 A must-watch for policymakers, tech leaders, and AI governance advocates.

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akoene/

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:30 – Transition from Neuroscience to AI Ethics

04:30 – Importance of Engineering Perspective in Policy

07:00 – Joining Ernst & Young: Bringing Ethics to Business

09:00 – Pressing AI Challenges for Corporations

12:30 – Ethics Boards: Should They Include External Voices?

15:00 – Are Ethics Slowing Innovation?

18:30 – Custom LLMs and Bias Risks

21:30 – Embedding Ethics into Use Case Selection

23:30 – Global Challenges in AI Regulation

26:00 – Role of Standards Bodies like IEEE

29:00 – Geopolitics and AI: Cooperation Despite Competition

32:00 – Need for Clear Certification and Assurance Systems

36:00 – Lessons from Financial Auditing for AI Assurance

39:00 – How AI Regulation Tries to Keep Pace with Innovation

42:00 – Central Role of the AI Office in EU Governance

45:00 – Europe’s Innovation Challenge

48:00 – Lightning Round: Innovation or Regulation?

50:30 – Final Actionable Advice

51:10 – Closing Remarks

About your host
Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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