AI in Action: Building Transparent, Scalable Impact w/ Meta’s Rafael Frankel

<p>What does it take to make AI truly work for people — not just profits?</p><p>In this episode, <strong>Rafael Frankel</strong>, <strong>Director of Public Policy for Asia-Pacific at Meta</strong>, joins <strong>Danny Levy</strong> to share how one of the world’s most influential technology companies is driving <strong>responsible, transparent, and scalable AI adoption</strong> across the region.</p><p>A former <strong>journalist turned policy leader</strong>, Rafael brings a rare blend of storytelling, diplomacy, and innovation insight from over a decade shaping tech policy and trust frameworks across APAC.</p><p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How Meta defines its role in the <strong>AI ecosystem</strong> — and how it’s applying AI to create real-world impact for businesses and communities</li><li>The truth behind <strong>Generative, Predictive, and General AI</strong> — what’s hype, what’s here, and what’s next</li><li>How partnerships with <strong>Deloitte SEA, AiSee, and Meta’s Llama program</strong> are accelerating accessible AI innovation in Asia</li><li>The biggest <strong>barriers to AI adoption</strong> in APAC — and what forward-thinking leaders can do to overcome them</li><li>Rafael’s personal lessons in <strong>leadership, resilience, and purpose</strong> from his journey across media, policy, and technology</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>If you want to cut through the noise around AI, understand where the next decade is heading, and learn how to lead with clarity in an uncertain world — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.</p><p>Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation &amp; Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.</p>