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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: January 23, 2026, The Lying Liars Who Lie 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:

  • FirstEnergy’s reputation for telling the truth is still trashed. (Cleveland.com)
  • The black box of AI hiring decisions. (NYT)
  • Supreme Court balks at Trump’s attempt to control the Fed. (WSJ)
  • What happens when the dog bites (or even eats) its tail? (FT)
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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: January 22, 2026, The Compliance Officers Fired 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:

  • Malaysia charges 2 top military officers with corruption. (Reuters)
  • WH backs off from controlling the new DOJ Fraud Division. (BloombergLaw)
  • CEOs say AI is working; employees are not so sure. (WSJ)
  • Compliance officers fired over trader terminations. (Bloomberg)
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AI Today in 5

AI Today in 5: January 22, 2026, The AI Compliance Blindspot 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. CEOs say AI is working; employees are not so sure. (WSJ)
  2. The AI Compliance Blindspot. (UCToday)
  3. Bots are now making college acceptance decisions. (Bloomberg)
  4. AI is helping mid-market banks meet compliance obligations. (NLR)
  5. Apple is developing a wearable pin. (TheInformation)

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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AI Today in 5

AI Today in 5: January 21, 2026, The 9 AI Risks 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. 9 AI risks you should be aware of. (The News Tribune)
  2. The US is a global FinTech hub. (FinTech Global)
  3. The memory crunch is real. (Bloomberg)
  4. Clio was hit with a countersuit. (Reuters)
  5. Healthcare, AI, and pharma. (CNBC)

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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AI Today in 5

AI Today in 5: January 20, 2026, The Extortion 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. Moving from testing to implementation, in compliance. (CPI)
  2. An enterprise-grade Agentic AI. (IBM)
  3. Keep global AI compliance in mind. (FastCompany)
  4. Enterprise AI’s biggest risk. (TechCrunch)
  5. Will energy be the limiting factor for AI? (Green Matters)

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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Innovation in Compliance

Innovation in Compliance: Transforming from Hierarchy to High Performance: Governance and AI in 2026

Innovation occurs across many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode,  host Tom Fox welcomes guests Bill Sanders, Olivia Storelli, and Andrew Stevens to explore the theme ‘From Hierarchy to High Performance’ in the context of AI and corporate governance.

They take a deep dive into the critical role of AI governance, highlighting its importance for accountability and competitive advantage, and stress the need for decentralized, automated governance to ensure fair and unbiased outcomes. The discussion also covers the interplay between leadership, accountability, and culture in achieving AI success, and outlines the three primary functions of AI: customer relationships, operations, and business models. The episode emphasizes the need for execution over ambition for AI value creation and addresses how legal and compliance professionals can keep pace with the rapidly changing business environment through AI.

Key highlights:

  • The Importance of AI Governance
  • Distributed Governance and Compliance
  • AI’s Impact on Business Models and Operations
  • Decentralization and High Performance

Resources:

Download the AI Executive Whitepaper:

Text the word PLAYBOOK to 415.960.1161. 

or

Visit https://whitepaper.download/

  • Websites

https://roeblingstrauss.com/

https://www.sakurasky.com/

• LinkedIn 

LinkedIn: Bill Sanders

LinkedIn: Olivia Storelli

LinkedIn: Andrew Stevens

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Innovation in Compliance was recently ranked 4th among Risk Management podcasts by 1,000,000 Podcasts.

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FCPA Compliance Report

FCPA Compliance Report – Navigating Corporate Ethics and Compliance Trends in 2026 with Mike Volkov, Part 2

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this inaugural episode of 2026, Tom Fox welcomes back his good friend and colleague, Mike Volkov, to reflect on the tumultuous year of 2025 and discuss the new trends for the upcoming year. This is Part 2 of a two-part series.

This episode delves into the significance of the False Claims Act (FCA) as a critical tool for government enforcement, discussing its constitutionality and potential outcomes before the Supreme Court. The conversation expands to discuss how FCA applies across various areas, such as trade enforcement and tariffs, and how it encourages corporate whistleblowing. Additionally, the discussion highlights the growing role of technology, AI, and ChatGPT in compliance, as well as the risks associated with their use. Other focal points include the importance of conflict-of-interest programs and the impact of ethical conduct on marketplace dynamics. The episode underlines the growing scrutiny from financial institutions and private equity over compliance practices, as well as the long-term trend towards a more ethics-driven corporate culture.

Key highlights:

  • Supreme Court and Constitutionality Issues on the FCA
  • Corporate Whistleblowers and DOJ’s Stance
  • Technology, AI, and Compliance Risks
  • Conflict of Interest and Ethical Culture
  • Marketplace Accountability and Corporate Reputation
  • Financial Institutions and Due Diligence

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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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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.

Resources:

Download the AI Executive Whitepaper:

Text the word PLAYBOOK to 415.960.1161. 

or

Visit https://whitepaper.download/

  • Websites

https://roeblingstrauss.com/

https://www.sakurasky.com/

• LinkedIn 

LinkedIn: Bill Sanders

LinkedIn: Olivia Storelli

LinkedIn: Andrew Stevens

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FCPA Compliance Report

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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