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AI Today in 5

AI Today in 5: January 16, 2026, The More Chatbots in Recruiting Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In 5. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider five stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest about AI.

Top AI stories include:

  1. Shadow AI is a compliance problem. (PYMNTS)
  2. Sovereign Core SW to scale AI. (Intellectia)
  3. Scaling AI-driven compliance. (FinTechGlobal)
  4. AI has arrived in Gmail. What you need to know. (NYT)
  5. McKinsey is moving to chatbots for recruiting. (Bloomberg)

For more information on the use of AI in Compliance programs, my new book, Upping Your Game, is available. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com.

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance – The Corruption is Free Speech Edition

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s episode!

Stories This Week Include:

  • FirstEnergy defendants in Ohio say corruption is simply ‘free speech’. (Ohio Capitol Journal)
  • British national sentenced to 6 years in jail over Wirecard fraud. (FT)
  • Corruption led to the Hong Kong fire disaster. (Bloomberg)
  • Translations as a compliance issue. (BBN Times)
  • Will Trump suspend the FCPA in Venezuela? (FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report)
  • X Faces U.K. Probe Over Grok’s Sexualized Images (WSJ)
  • Six Compliance Events to Watch in 2026 (Radical Compliance)
  • Why Are Your Policies Yelling at Me? It’s Time to Rethink Tone in Rules (CCI)
  • 10 must-know workforce trends for 2026 (Dayforce)
  • Florida man arrested after trying to flee deputies on riding lawn mower (NBC News)

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Compliance and AI

Compliance and AI – Transforming Cloud Investments: The Role of AI Governance

What is the intersection of AI and compliance? What about Machine Learning? Are you using ChatGPT? These questions are just three of the many we will explore in this cutting-edge podcast series, Compliance and AI, hosted by Tom Fox, the award-winning Voice of Compliance. Today, Tom looks at AI and governance with 3 guests, Bill Sanders, Olivia Storelli, and Andrew Stevens.

Bill Sanders, Olivia Storelli, and Andrew Stevens are leading voices in the discourse on AI governance and guardrails, each bringing a unique perspective. Bill, a leader in brand management and consulting, views AI governance as essential for leveraging AI’s potential, emphasizing the need for decentralized decision-making and strategic oversight to ensure safety and strategic foresight. Olivia, CEO of Sakura Sky, underscores the importance of aligning strategy with practical technology execution, advocating for governance as a means to achieve rapid value while maintaining safety and innovation. Andrew, an expert in cloud technology, highlights the need for governance to manage AI’s risks and liabilities, calling for executive leadership to define permissible data use and decision-making to foster a robust, accountable AI implementation. Together, they stress the importance of clear guidelines, organizational readiness, and leadership involvement in navigating the complexities of AI adoption and ensuring its safe and effective integration into business operations.

Key highlights:

  • AI governance is crucial for safe and efficient deployment of artificial intelligence systems in organizations.
  • Collaboration and a mindset shift towards compliance professionals as enablers are essential for safe AI adoption.
  • AI compliance impacts trust, fairness, and security within organizations.
  • Leadership, accountability, and culture are key to success in AI projects.
  • A phased approach with executive sponsorship is crucial for implementing the AI roadmap.

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31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 16 – Effective and Tailored Compliance Training

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 16 episode, we delve into the evolution and importance of employee compliance training, focusing on fostering a culture of compliance within organizations.

Key highlights:

  • Evolution of Compliance Training Standards
  • Measuring Training Effectiveness
  • Tailoring Training to Audience Needs

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Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: January 16, 2026, The Another Basketball Point Shaving Scandal Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Top stories include:

  • Corruption investigation into Italy’s privacy watchdog. (Reuters)
  • Former Ukraine PM charged with corruption. (EuroNews)
  • Another college point-shaving scandal. (ESPN)
  • Kaiser Permanente settles massive medicare fraud claims scandal. (NYT)
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Hill Country Hustlers: The Journey from Mental Health to Public Office: A Conversation with Dr. Regina Vanburg

In this episode of Hill Country Hustlers, host Zachary Green converses with Dr. Regina Vanburg from Bandera, Texas.

Dr. Vanburg shares stories about her upbringing in the Texas Hill Country and her passion for the community and dives into her business, The Crane & The Bull, a multifaceted company supporting veterans and mental health professionals. Additionally, Dr. Vanburg discusses her recent decision to run for Congress, driven by her dedication to public service and her concerns following a flood event in her community. She highlights the need for genuine representation and transparency in government, reflecting on her experiences testifying at the state capitol. Tune in to hear Dr. Vanburg’s inspiring journey and her plans to bring meaningful change to Texas 21.

Key highlights:

  • Regina Vanburg’s Background and Love for Hill Country
  • Starting The Crane & The Bull
  • Challenges and Lessons in Business
  • Running for Congress

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FCPA Compliance Report: The Role of AI and Data Analytics in Compliance: Preview of The Leading Edge with Roxanne Bras Petraeus and Andrew McBride

Today, we have a special edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, previewing speakers and presentations at the upcoming Compliance Week event, The Leading Edge: Applying AI and Data Analytics in E&C, to be held at The Westin Fort Lauderdale on January 28 and 29. In this episode, Tom Fox is joined by Roxanne Bras Petraeus, CEO of Ethena, and Andrew McBride, Founder & CEO of Integrity Bridge LLC, to discuss their presentation, “Seeing is Believing: Live AI Demos for Ethics and Compliance Leaders.“

Roxanne emphasizes the practical integration of AI within Ethena’s services and its utility for compliance leaders, while Andrew shares insights from his extensive experience in risk and compliance consulting. They highlight their upcoming presentation at The Leading Edge conference, where they will demonstrate 10 AI tools and discuss real-life use cases, opportunities, and limitations of AI in compliance. They also reflect on the evolving role of AI in data analytics and the need for transparency and data validation. Both guests express their eagerness to engage with compliance professionals and share practical insights to enhance the industry’s AI adoption.

Key highlights:

  • Preview of the Compliance Week Presentation
  • The Importance of Effective Training
  • AI’s Impact on Data Analytics in Compliance
  • Expectations for the Conference

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31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 15 – Monitoring and Improving Internal Controls

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In this Day 15 episode, we look at the ongoing process of monitoring and improving internal controls within companies.

Key highlights:

  • Understanding Control Overrides
  • Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
  • Assessing and Updating Controls

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Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

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AI Today in 5

AI Today in 5: January 15, 2026, The AI for IA Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In 5. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider five stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest about AI.

Top AI stories include:

  1. AI for internal audit. (DataSnipper)
  2. The CISO’s guide to cyber AI. (Darktrace)
  3. Building the business case for legal-driven AI. (Harvey)
  4. The human-in-the-loop for financial crime risk assessments. (FinTechGlobal)
  5. Warren Buffett compares AI risk to the risk of nuclear war. (Yahoo!Finance)

For more information on the use of AI in Compliance programs, my new book, Upping Your Game, is available. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: January 15, 2026, The Do You Need a Second CCO Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Top stories include:

  • Another Eric Adams associate was charged in another corruption scandal. (Politico)
  • Blocking and tackling in compliance. (Bloomberg)
  • Hightower goes with a dual CCO structure. (InvestmentNews)
  • Panama SCt to decide who can run the Panama Canal. (WSJ)