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

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Post date October 7, 2025
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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

Resources:

Upping Your Game-How Compliance and Risk Management Move to 2030 and Beyond on Amazon.com

Nick Gallo on LinkedIn

Tom Fox

Tags AI, CCO, chatbots, compliance, Ethico, FAQs, Nick Gallo

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Upping Your Game – Leveraging Behavioral Analytics in Compliance: A Proactive Approach

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Post date September 23, 2025
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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 enhance their compliance programs significantly. As compliance professionals, it is crucial 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.

Tom Fox and Nick Gallo explore the role of behavioral analytics in transforming cultural assessments and compliance programs. They discuss how AI and data analytics can help compliance officers transition from a reactive to a proactive approach, thereby enhancing decision-making and promoting positive behavior within organizations. The conversation covers the importance of continuously assessing culture, the challenges of measuring it, and the necessity of thinking in bets—much like a skilled poker player. Tune in to learn how to make smarter, more agile decisions in the compliance realm, and stay ahead of potential issues before they escalate.

Key highlights:

Behavioral Analytics in Compliance
The Importance of Measuring Culture
Evolution of Data Analytics in Compliance
Strategies for Gathering Behavioral Data

Resources:

Upping Your Game-How Compliance and Risk Management Move to 2030 and Beyond on Amazon.com

Nick Gallo on LinkedIn

Tom Fox

Tags Agentic AI, AI, Behavioral Analytics, Ethico, Nick Gallo

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Upping Your Game – The Future of Compliance Education: Leveraging AI for Targeted Training

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Post date September 16, 2025
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This podcast series, sponsored by Ethico and co-hosted with Ethico co-CEO Nick Gallo, hopes to meet Hui Chen’s challenge. They will discuss how compliance professionals can ‘Up Their Game’ by utilizing currently existing Generative AI (GenAI) tools to improve their compliance programs significantly. 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 of Upping Your Game, Tom and Nick discuss the transformative potential of AI in compliance education. They explore how traditional compliance training methods with PowerPoints and annual tests are being surpassed by more dynamic, targeted approaches. Emphasizing the importance of delivering relevant messages to the right audience at the right time, they discuss how AI can integrate various training strategies and data-driven insights to enhance compliance. By tailoring content for specific roles and using crowd-sourced intelligence and accurate input data, compliance education can become more effective and engaging. The conversation highlights the importance of reducing organizational volatility by employing more targeted, frequent, and engaging training methods.

Key highlights:

Evolution of Compliance Training
The Role of AI in Compliance Education
Targeted Training and Its Benefits
Crowdsourcing and Input for Effective Training
Reducing Volatility Through Compliance Education

Resources:

Upping Your Game-How Compliance and Risk Management Move to 2030 and Beyond on Amazon.com

Nick Gallo on LinkedIn

Tom Fox

Tags AI, communication and training, compliance, compliance education, Ethico, Nick Gallo

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Sunday Book Review: August 31, 2025, The Final Set of Books from the Ethicsverse Library Edition

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Post date August 31, 2025
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In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious about the subject. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or any other topic that might interest Tom. Today, we conclude our August exploration of four books from the Ethicsverse Library, all curated by Ethico.

Resources:

The Ethicsverse Library

The Sunday Book Review was recently honored as one of the Top 100 Book Podcasts.

Tags Behavioral Ethics in Practice: Why We Sometimes Make the Wrong Decisions, Complicit: How We Enable The Unethical and How to Stop, Ethico, Optimally Irrational: The Good Reasons We Behave the Way We Do, Why good people sometimes do bad things: 52 reflections on ethics at work

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Sunday Book Review: August 17, 2025, The More Books from the Ethicsverse Library Edition

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Post date August 17, 2025
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In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers 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 Tom. Today, we continue our August exploration of four books from the Ethicsverse Library, all curated by Ethico.

Resources:

The Ethicsverse Library

The Sunday Book Review was recently honored as one of the Top 100 Book Podcasts.

Tags Behavioral Business Ethics (Organization and Management Series), Ethico, The Cambridge Handbook of Compliance (Cambridge Law Handbooks), The EthicsVerse Library, The Law of Good People: Challenging States’ Ability to Regulate Human Behavior, Why most compliance training fails—and how to fix it

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Sunday Book Review: August 10, 2025, The More Books from The Ethicsverse Library Edition

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Post date August 10, 2025
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In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest Tom. Today, we continue to look at four more books from the EthicsVerse Library, all curated by Ethico.

Resources:

The Ethicsverse Library

The Sunday Book Review was recently honored as one of the Top 100 Book Podcasts.

Tags Better Decisions, Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What’s Right and What to Do about It, Conduct Risk Management: Using a Behavioural Approach to Protect Your Board and Financial Services Business, Ethico, influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion, The Art of Thinking Clearly: Better Thinking, The EthicsVerse Library

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Upping Your Game – Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Third-Party Risk Management

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Post date June 3, 2025
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This podcast series, sponsored by Ethico and co-hosted by Ethico co-CEO Nick Gallo, aims to meet Hui Chen’s challenge for compliance professionals. We will discuss how compliance professionals can ‘Up Their Game’ by utilizing currently existing Generative AI (GenAI) tools to significantly enhance their compliance programs. As compliance professionals, it is crucial 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 delve into the transformative potential of AI in mitigating third-party compliance risks. They discuss the inherent limitations of traditional compliance methods, which are often reactive and manual. The conversation highlights how AI can streamline processes, minimize false positives, and boost efficiency by offering real-time monitoring and data analysis. They also highlight the broader business value of AI, which can expedite onboarding, enhance risk identification, and ultimately drive greater return on investment (ROI). They conclude that the importance of investing in AI training for compliance teams lies in staying ahead of the curve and maximizing the benefits of these emerging technologies.

Key highlights:

Challenges in Third-Party Risk Management
AI as a Game Changer
Types of Third-Party Risks
Business Value of AI in Compliance
Innovations and Tools in AI
Practical Applications and Examples

Resources:

Upping Your Game-How Compliance and Risk Management Move to 2030 and Beyond on Amazon.com

Nick Gallo on LinkedIn

Tom Fox

Tags AI, Ethico, Nick Gallo, Third parties

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Upping Your Game: Episode 3 – Embedded Compliance: From Gatekeeper to Business Enabler

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Post date May 20, 2025
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This podcast series, sponsored by Ethico and co-hosted with Ethico co-CEO Nick Gallo, hopes to meet Hui Chen’s challenge for compliance professionals. We will discuss how compliance professionals can ‘Up Their Game’ using currently existing Generative AI (GenAI) tools to dramatically improve compliance programs. As compliance professionals, it is critical to recognize that this moment is not merely about incremental improvements but elevating our profession to a new level of effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational value.

In today’s ‘Upping Your Game’ episode, Nick and Tom discuss the Holy Grail of Compliance. Embedding Compliance. We dive into the concept of embedded compliance, where compliance is integrated into everyday business operations using advanced technologies like AI. They discuss how embedding compliance can drive quality and efficiency, drawing parallels from manufacturing safety norms. The conversation includes a detailed examination of how AI can help compliance professionals by providing real-time insights and streamlining processes, thereby highlighting the importance of viewing compliance not as an isolated task but as an integral part of business operations. Use cases and practical examples, such as those from the private equity sector and companies like Uber, further illustrate the potential of this approach to enhance business performance and ROI. The episode concludes with a compelling argument for positioning compliance as a blueprint for better business, emphasizing the need for constant advocacy and application of innovative technologies.

Key highlights:

Strategic and Operational Benefits
The Compliance Professional’s Role in Embedded Compliance
Lessons Learned
Practical Takeaways

Resources:

Upping Your Game- How Compliance and Risk Management Move to 2030 and Beyond on Amazon.com

Nick Gallo on LinkedIn

Ethico

Ethico Workshop on EV Workshop: Calculate, Track & Articulate Return on Integrity (ROI). For registration and Information, click here.

Tom Fox

Tags AI, compliance, Embedded Compliance, Ethico, EthicsVerse, Nick Gallo

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Upping Your Game: Episode 2 – From Reactive to Predictive: How AI is Rewriting the Compliance Playbook

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Post date May 13, 2025
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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. Hui Chen challenged compliance professionals with “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 for compliance professionals. We will discuss how compliance professionals can ‘Up Their Game’ using currently existing Generative AI (GenAI) tools to improve compliance programs dramatically. 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 today’s ‘Upping Your Game’ episode, Nick and Tom discuss moving from reactive to predictive compliance. They discuss how artificial intelligence revolutionizes compliance by shifting from reactive measures to predictive analytics. They highlight how regulatory bodies like the SEC and DOJ have led the charge in data analytics, emphasizing the importance of having access to data silos. Nick shares his experiences and stresses the need for compliance officers to integrate predictive models into business operations. They also explore the iterative process of refining these models and the significance of speaking the language of business to achieve better compliance outcomes and business impacts. The episode concludes with practical advice for compliance officers seeking to educate themselves and effectively pitch their initiatives to executives.

Key highlights:

The Regulatory Wake-Up Call
The Power of Predictive Analytics
Key Lessons for Compliance Professionals
The Iterative Approach
Meeting with the CEO

Resources:

Upping Your Game: How Compliance and Risk Management Move to 2030 and Beyond on Amazon.com

Nick Gallo on LinkedIn

Ethico Workshop on EV Workshop: Calculate, Track & Articulate Return on Integrity (ROI). For registration and information, click here.

Tom Fox

Tags AI, compliance, Ethico, EthicsVerse, Nick Gallo, Reactive to proactive

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Upping Your Game: Episode 1 – Meeting Hui Chen’s Challenge

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Post date April 29, 2025
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This podcast series, sponsored by Ethico and co-hosted with Ethico co-CEO Nick Gallo, hopes to meet Hui Chen’s challenge for compliance professionals. We will discuss how compliance professionals can ‘Up Their Game’ using currently existing Generative AI (GenAI) tools to improve compliance programs dramatically. 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 the inaugural episode of ‘Upping Your Game,’ co-hosts Tom Fox and Nick Gallo, co-CEO at Ethical, discuss the future of compliance and risk management. They explore the need for compliance professionals to evolve by integrating AI and focusing on creating business value. The conversation covers the importance of the user experience (UX), the employee and third-party experience (CX), and the shift towards a proactive and predictive compliance program. Real-world examples, such as Citibank’s use of AI for compliance, illustrate how technology can enhance compliance programs. The episode emphasizes the crucial role of compliance in risk management and the potential for professionals to elevate their impact within organizations.