🌟In this episode we're tackling the nitty-gritty of AI policies and governance. Your hosts, Shannon Villalba, the sharp Intellectual Property Lawyer and entrepreneur, and Dr. Jean Hess, the Certified AI Specialist, are here to guide you through the essentials of keeping your AI practices ethical and transparent.

Episode Highlights:

Introduction:

• Shannon kicks off the episode, introducing the topic of AI policies and governance, and hands over the mic to Dr. Jean Hess, the resident AI expert.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Defining AI Policies and Governance:

2. • Jean emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and the need for clear AI usage policies within businesses.

3. Understanding the FAT Test:

4. • Fairness: Ensuring AI outputs are unbiased and fair.

   • Accountability: Regularly reviewing AI-generated content to ensure it aligns with your values and goals.

   • Transparency: Being upfront about using AI in your processes, whether it’s customer-facing or backend.

5. Practical Implementation:

6. • Discussing how businesses can implement AI policies, including adding provisions in terms of service, disclaimers, and employee handbooks.

   • Real-life examples of AI chatbots disclosing their AI nature to users for clarity and trust-building.

7. Legal Considerations:

8. • Shannon delves into the legal aspects of AI policy, highlighting the importance of including AI usage details in terms of service and privacy policies.

   • Jean and Shannon discuss the implications of AI in different scenarios and the importance of setting clear boundaries and guidelines.

9. Employee Assurance:

10. • Jean shares insights from a company that integrated AI without threatening jobs, emphasizing a human-centric approach and enhancing efficiency.

11. Guardrails and Best Practices:

12. • How businesses can set up guardrails to prevent misuse of AI, ensuring no personally identifiable information (PII) is used and maintaining originality in creative works.

    • The significance of regular reviews and updates to AI policies to keep up with technological and legal changes.

Listener Takeaways:

• The FAT Test (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency) is your go-to framework for ethical AI use.

• Clearly state AI usage in your terms of service and on your website for transparency.

• Regularly review and update your AI policies to stay compliant and ethical.

Links & Resources:

• Free AI and IP Guide: Download here!

• Follow Us on Instagram: @heartsonglawyer

• Connect on LinkedIn: Shannon Villalba | Dr. Jean Hess

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