What Does an AI Governance Professional Actually Do E175

<p>What is AI governance? Who is an AI governance professional? How is AI governance different from ISO/IEC 42001, privacy compliance, or the EU AI Act? </p><p> </p><p>KEY MOMENTS </p><p>02:20 - How do you see this world of AI changing so fast? </p><p>5:20 - AI Governance Concept </p><p>12:20 - AI Governance Professional Definition </p><p>15:33 - Skills Framework and Roles </p><p>19:41 - Why AIGP Not Regional Like CIPP </p><p>27:37 - Why Get AIGP Certified </p><p>32:25 - How to Connect and Wrap Up </p><p> </p><p>In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia welcomes Ashley Casovan, Managing Director of the IAPP AI Governance Center, to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI governance. Ashley shares her journey from developing Canada&#39;s pioneering guidance on automated decision-making systems to leading global conversations on AI governance, professional skills, and responsible AI practices. Together, they discuss why AI governance has become a critical discipline, how organizations can manage AI risks and opportunities, and what professionals need to know to succeed in this emerging field. </p><p> </p><p>Whether you&#39;re a privacy professional, compliance officer, AI practitioner, risk manager, auditor, or business leader, this episode provides valuable insights into building trustworthy, responsible, and effective AI governance programs. </p><p> </p><p>🎧 Listen now to understand how organizations can turn responsible AI principles into practical governance frameworks. </p><p> </p><p>ABOUT THE GUEST </p><p>As the managing director of the IAPP’s AI Governance Center, Casovan serves as the primary thought leader and public voice for the IAPP on AI governance, while providing strategic direction and contributions to the development of practical, relevant and timely content for the AIGC. Casovan will lead the AIGC engagement efforts with industry leaders, senior policy makers, regulators and international organizations to ensure AI governance is top of mind when discussing AI’s potential. </p><p>Through roles in the public sector at the municipal and federal levels, Casovan developed expertise in responsible AI, standards, policy, open government and data governance. As the former director of data and digital for the government of Canada, Casovan previously led the development of the world’s first national government policy for responsible AI. </p><p> </p><p>Building from this work, Casovan served as the Executive Director of the Respo