Session 15-A
Navigating Risk in the AI Era: Building Trust While Scaling Data Innovation
In an era where artificial intelligence capabilities are advancing at breakneck speed, organizations face an unprecedented challenge: how to harness the transformative power of AI while navigating risks and maintaining the trust that customers demand. This fireside chat explores the critical intersection of AI innovation, data governance, how to handle risk through the lens of a seasoned executive who navigated these complexities at one of the world’s largest financial technology companies.
As former first Chief Privacy Officer, and then as the first Chief Data Officer at Mastercard, current Mastercard Fellow of Data & AI, as well as an Executive Advisor with the Cantellus Group — JoAnn brings unparalleled insights into building privacy-first AI systems at global scale. Having overseen data strategy during a period of explosive AI adoption while simultaneously ensuring compliance with an ever-evolving landscape of regulations from GDPR to emerging AI governance frameworks, she has a unique perspective on the practical realities of implementing “privacy by design” principles as part of AI Governance.
This conversation is particularly timely as organizations across industries grapple with fundamental questions: How do you build AI systems that are both powerful and able to navigate risk? What does meaningful consent look like in an AI-driven world? How do you maintain competitive advantage through data innovation. Perhaps most critically, how do you build sustainable trust with customers who are increasingly aware of—and concerned about—how their data is being used?
Drawing from real-world experience in financial services—an industry where trust is the ultimate currency and regulatory scrutiny is intense—this discussion will provide actionable insights for leaders seeking to navigate the complex terrain of AI innovation, privacy protection, and business growth in today’s data-driven economy.
Speakers
JoAnn Stonier
Mastercard Fellow of Data & AI, Mastercard
eileen vidrine
CEO, Vidrine Vantage and Former Air Force Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAO), Department of Air Force