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Everything Compliance

Everything Compliance: Episode 134, The AI Edition

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows.

In this episode, we have a quintet of commentators; Jonathan Armstrong, Jonathan Marks, Matt Kelly, Jay Rosen, and special guest Karen Moore, all hosted by Tom Fox.

1. Matt Kelly discusses the role of the Board of Directors in AI. He rants about Kristi Noem killing her dog and that APRA should be ARPA.

2. Host Tom Fox shouts out to the revival of the Rock Opera Tommy on Broadway and to Pete Townshend

3. Jonathan Marks reviews AI and internal controls. He shouts out to Maureen Stanko and the So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe for starting a restaurant that utilizes people with autism as employees.

4. Jay Rosen considers compliance issues for AI. He shouts out to his favorite time of the sports year, with the NBA and NHL playoffs, MLB in full swing and the start of the WNBA.

5. Karen Moore considers the AI implications from the American Privacy Rights Act. She shouts out to Travis Clayton for being the first Rugby Union player to be signed to the NFL and to the Buffalo Bills for doing so.

6. Jonathan Armstrong reviews the EU AI Act. He shouts out to Kate Middleton for the grace and dignity which she has shown throughout her cancer diagnosis.

The members of the Everything Compliance are:

Jay Rosen– Jay can be reached at Jay.r.rosen@gmail.com

Karen Woody – Is one of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu

Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com

Jonathan Armstrong – is our UK colleague, and is an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at windyridgehouse@gmail.com.

Jonathan Marks can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com.

Special Guest Karen Moore can be reached at Kmoore51@fordham.edu

The host, producer, and ranter (and sometimes panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network.

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Great Women in Compliance

Great Women in Compliance: Jess Nall on Defending Tech Innovators

Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast. In this episode, Hemma visits with Jess Nall, a partner at Baker McKenzie.

Jess is a leader of Baker McKenzie’s AI and Cyber practice and
leads the Firm’s government defense practice in the US heart of technological innovation, the San Francisco Bay Area. For more than twenty years, Jess has defended technology innovators in high-profile federal and state government enforcement and investigations involving AI, cyber-security, algorithmic price-fixing, economic espionage, and trade sanctions.

With two decades of tech law experience under her belt and playing a pivotal role in various global technology enforcement cases, Jess has a grounded understanding of the complexities surrounding AI compliance and enforcement. She highlights the rapidly evolving global regulation and the increasing pressure it places on compliance professionals.

Jess advocates for a proactive approach to comprehension and readiness for the enforcement and governance aspects of AI, encouraging clients to have robust good faith narratives that illustrate their compliance efforts. This perspective is formed not only from her substantial professional experience but also her deep understanding of the potential risks and malpractices related to the use of AI technology.

Key Highlights:

  • AI Regulations: Impact on Businesses and Compliance
  • Navigating Risks in AI Compliance and Enforcement
  • Deceptive AI Marketing Practices in Industry
  • Fostering Collaboration for AI Compliance Success
  • Enhancing Regulatory Compliance with AI Analytics
  • Enhancing Legal Access with AI Translation

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: What Are Boards Doing About AI (Hint: Not Much)

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject.

Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode, Tom and Matt look into corporate reports on their Boards’ oversight of AI.

As the world ventures deeper into the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the issue of corporate governance over AI is emerging as a crucial point of discussion. Tech giants such as Google are facing demands for more board-level attention to AI risk management due to concerns about the lack of transparency and oversight.

Tom highlights this lack of detailed consideration of AI at the board level, raising doubts about whether boards are suitably prepared for AI’s rapid development and potential enforcement risks. His concerns are rooted in limited mentions of AI in proxy statements of S&P 500 companies, suggesting current practices might not be sufficient for the future.

Meanwhile, Matt emphasizes the need for boards to start considering staffing, expertise, and risk management related to AI without necessarily forming dedicated AI committees at present. Kelly’s concerns stem from the lack of detail in proxy statements about what boards are currently doing with AI, especially in tech-heavy companies like Google, indicating the need for potential formation of dedicated committees or sub-specializations in the future.

 Key Highlights:

  • AI Risk Management: Tech vs. Non-Tech Perspectives
  • Enhancing Corporate Governance Through AI Oversight
  • Technology Risk Oversight in Evolving Companies
  • AI Oversight for Corporate Boards: Future Risks

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Innovation in Compliance

Innovation in Compliance – Matt Kunkel and Nick Kathmann on Dynamic GRC Systems with AI-driven Controls

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Today, I visited with Matt Kunkel, CEO of LogicGate, and Nick Kathmann, CISO at LogicGate, to consider how a dynamic GRC can help drive efficiency, compliance, and profitability.

With a background in business analysis and self-taught coding, Kunkel identified a need for a more comprehensive and user-friendly approach to governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, leading to the creation of Logic Gate. The platform was designed to meet businesses’ evolving needs without requiring constant developer intervention, utilizing a flexible data model and advanced graph database technology for superior efficiency.

Kathmann, with over 20 years of experience in security and compliance, stresses the importance of industry expertise in delivering effective solutions, focusing on ensuring the platform meets the highest security standards and adapts to changing business requirements seamlessly. Kunkel and Kathmann’s perspectives highlight the crucial role of innovative technology in simplifying GRC processes and addressing the complex regulatory, risk, and compliance needs of organizations.

Key Highlights:

  • Adaptive Logic Gate Platform for GRC
  • Harnessing Data for Strategic Compliance Oversight
  • Real-time Risk Optimization for Business Growth
  • Cyber Risk Alignment Between CISO and CEO
  • Executive Level Engagement for Cybersecurity Strategy
  • Tailoring Risk Communication to Stakeholder Priorities
  • Dynamic GRC Systems with AI-driven Controls

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TechLaw10

TechLaw10: Eric Sinrod & Jonathan Armstrong on the Technology Law Aspects of AI

In this edition of TechLaw10, Jonathan Armstrong talks to Attorney and Professor Eric Sinrod from his home in California. They discuss the technology law aspects of AI.

  • Jonathan talks about some of the conflicts between AI and GDPR.
  • Jonathan talks about the investigation and regulatory action against Clearview AI
  • The Italian DPA’s activity against the use of AI with food delivery apps. Eric looks at the impact of US privacy law. He also looks at the issues presented by AI with contracts and torts—who should bear liability when something goes wrong? and discrimination & bias

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: April 17, 2024 – The Oreos in Trouble 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 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.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • EU to fine the Oreo maker. (FT)
  • The Chief AI Officer.  (FT)
  • US avers it won’t seek the death penalty in Assange extradition. (Reuters)
  • Will SCT make all bribes legal? (NYT)

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FCPA Compliance Report

FCPA Compliance Report: DOJ on AI and Data/Intellectual Property Protection

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this special edition, Tom welcomes Jessica Nall, a partner at Baker McKenzie who leads the firm’s West Coast investigations and compliance practice, and Maria Piontkovska, a Senior Associate in the same practice group.

We deeply dive into their article about the recent speeches by Department of Justice representatives at the ABA White Collar Conference on the new DOJ whistleblower program, AI, data protection, and intellectual property protection.

Jessica Nall and Maria Piontkovska are prominent legal professionals specializing in white-collar defense and corporate investigations. Jessica, a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of experience, leads Baker McKenzie’s white-collar practice in California, and Maria is a skilled US white-collar attorney originally from Ukraine.

Both regard the ABA White Collar Conference as an essential platform for the defense bar, government investigators, and compliance leaders to gather for discussions and networking. Nall sees the conference as vital for disseminating new compliance expectations and enforcement trends announced by government officials. At the same time, Piontkovska highlights the importance of the direct line of communication with these officials, providing insights straight from the source.

Their perspectives on the conference are shaped by their extensive experiences in the field and drive their contributions to the discussions and policies related to white-collar defense and compliance.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • Key Figures Discussing Trends in Compliance
  • Corporate Transparency Incentive Initiative
  • Financial Incentives for Anti-Corruption Self-Disclosure
  • Navigating Risks: AI in Corporate Compliance
  • Data Mapping for International Data Security

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Compliance Steps After ABA White Collar Crime Conference

United States: Department of Justice announces new corporate compliance directives for AI along with increased penalties for AI-related misconduct

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TechLaw10

TechLaw10: Eric Sinrod & Jonathan Armstrong on AI, ChatGPT & Legal Liability

In this edition of TechLaw10, Jonathan Armstrong talks to Attorney and Professor Eric Sinrod from his home in California. They look again at the legal issues surrounding AI, the rise of chatbot ChatGPT, and the legal and ethical issues it brings.

This film follows an earlier one that examined these issues: https://bit.ly/chatgptfilm. This time, Eric and Jonathan focus on liability for chatbot operators.

The topics include:

  • Can chatbots be liable for the things they do?
  • Should Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act protect chatbots?
  • Can chatbots be liable for IP issues?
  • How is the UK Shetland Times case from 1996 relevant to today’s AI offerings?
  • Is ChatGPT right in its legal assessment of its liabilities?
  • What are the issues involved in scraping data to train AI?
  • What will the proposed new EU AI law do?
  • How will regulators handle AI complaints?

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: April 10, 2024 – The Not Ubiquitous 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 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.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • AI is not yet ubiquitous.  (WSJ)
  • Of corruption and Russian meddling. (FT)
  • The imprisoned Binance Director denies the AML charge. (BBC)
  • Yet another Boeing whistleblower allegation. (NYT)

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Sunday Book Review

Sunday Book Review: April 7, 2024 AI for Business Books Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, I consider books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone who might be curious.

It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest me.

In today’s edition of the Sunday Book Review, we look at some of the top books for the use of AI in business.

  • Trustworthy AI by Beena Ammanthan
  • Generative AI for Business Leaders by I. Almeida
  • The Business Case for AI by Kavita Ganesan
  • Artificial Intelligence Business by Przemek Chojecki

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