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AI Today in 5: March 4, 2026, The AI Content Explosion 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. Symphony AI is helping Spanish banks with sanctions screening. (FinTechGlobal)
  2. Agentic AI for reg compliance. (Yahoo!Finance)
  3. Chatbots and Influence. (YaleNews)
  4. Managing your AI content explosion. (PlanAdviser)
  5. AI for data protection. (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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AI Today in 5: January 30, 2026, The Building Regulatory Trust 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. Building an AI that regulators can trust. (FinTechGlobal)
  2. EU preparing to provide Digital Competition Playbook. (WSJ)
  3. AI agents shattering compliance foundations? (WebProNews)
  4. Can shopping chatbots change e-commerce? (FT)
  5. Manufacturers lead in AI adoption (SupplyChainManagementReview)

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: December 16, 2025, The Things to Never Tell a Chatbot Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition of 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 AI Today In 5. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest about AI.

Top AI stories include:

  1. 4 things to never tell a chatbot. (Business Insider)
  2. Moving towards NASDAQ compliance. (Yahoo!Finance)
  3. Four new jobs in our AI future. (WSJ)
  4. Replacing customer service with AI. (Forbes)
  5. Current state of AI risk in insurance and finance. (FinTechGlobal)

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: October 16, 2025, The Texas Gas Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI, so 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 four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest related to AI.

Top AI stories:

  1. Silicon Valley is pouring money into AI. (Yahoo!Finance)
  2. AI credentials program for healthcare. (BusinessWire)
  3. AI chatbots are replacing Indian call centers. (Reuters)
  4. Texas energy and AI chips. (WSJ)
  5. Microsoft to process data using AI inside the UAE. (The National)

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

2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 61 – The Back to the Future 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!

 

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: Chatbots and Interplay of Multiple Compliance Systems

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the implications of artificial intelligence, specifically the use of chatbots in compliance programs.

Matt joins from Vilnius, Lithuania, where he is set to address a gathering of Baltic and Eastern European compliance professionals. The discussion centers on AI chatbots used for policy guidance, specifically addressing the ethical concerns and potential risks associated with tracking individual employee inquiries, as well as the possibility of violating whistleblower protection laws. Tom and Matt emphasize the importance of robust IT general controls and corporate culture in managing these new AI-powered compliance tools. They also address how regulators, like the Department of Justice, may evaluate the effectiveness of AI in compliance programs going forward.

Key highlights:

  • Exploring AI in Compliance
  • Chatbot Concerns and Whistleblower Anonymity
  • User Experience vs. Compliance Function Experience
  • Regulatory Expectations and Future of AI in Compliance

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A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred the Davey, Communicator, and W3 Awards for podcast excellence.

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Upping Your Game

Upping Your Game: Episode 9 – Leveraging Chatbots for Enhanced Compliance Efficiency

In February, the Trump Administration suspended investigations under and enforcement of the FCPA. Many compliance professionals have since wondered what this will mean for corporate compliance programs going forward. Hui Chen challenged compliance professionals with the statement, “It’s time to up your game.”

This podcast series, sponsored by Ethico and co-hosted with Ethico co-CEO Nick Gallo, hopes to meet Hui Chen’s challenge. We will discuss how compliance professionals can ‘Up Their Game’ by utilizing currently existing Generative AI (GenAI) tools to significantly improve their compliance programs. As compliance professionals, it is critical to recognize that this moment is not merely about incremental improvements but about elevating our profession to an entirely new level of effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational value.

In this episode, Tom and Nick discuss the rising use of chatbots in corporate compliance programs. They explore how chatbots can serve as a powerful tool for addressing policies, procedures, and FAQs, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing the burden on compliance departments. The conversation explores the benefits of chatbots, including improved data collection, enhanced consistency, and democratized access to information. They also discuss practical strategies for implementing chatbots, including focusing on specific use cases, maintaining human oversight, rigorous testing, and continuous improvement. Real-world examples from both large corporations and smaller entities illustrate the practical applications and significant advantages of adopting chatbot technology in compliance operations.

Key highlights:

  • Implementing Chatbots for Internal Use
  • Benefits and Challenges of Chatbots
  • Building Effective Chatbots
  • Meeting Employees Where They Are
  • Ethico’s Approach to Chatbots

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AI Today in 5

AI Today in 5: September 10, 2025, The Compliance First AI Episode

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI, so 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 four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest related to AI.

Top AI stories include:

  • The Trump Administration to Speed Up AI Permitting. (Reuters)
  • Stop chatbots from talking to kids about suicide. (FT)
  • Compliance first AI. (Solutions Review)
  • French companies are using AI to improve compliance. (Stock Titan)
  • Could AI make your smartphone passé? (NYT)

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

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AI Today in 5: August 19, 2025, The AI and Compliance Episode

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 four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest about AI.

  • Texas AG goes after chatbots for kids’ mental health services. (KVUE)
  • China is turning to AI in information warfare. (NYT)
  • Does using AI put you on the wrong side of compliance? (UC Today)
  • Using AI for cross-border trade. (World Business Outlook)
  • Greenlight sues Compliance AI over trademark violation. (Bloomberg)

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

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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day – Role of Chatbots in Compliance

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, our aim is to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep your organization on the right side of the law. Tune in daily for your dose of compliance wisdom, and let’s make compliance a little less daunting, one tip at a time.

Today we look at how chatbots can enhance  and improve engagement with your compliance program.

For more on embedded compliance, check out my new book Upping Your Game: How Compliance and Risk Management Move to 2030 and Beyond, available from Amazon.com.