{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Tech Tomorrow","title":"Are leaders deploying AI faster than they can effectively govern it with Zahra Shah","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1385,"description":"AI adoption is moving so quickly that, for many organisations, governance is struggling to keep pace. So how can leaders begin thinking more strategically about how, when, and even if they use AI?In this episode of Tech Tomorrow, David Elliman speaks with responsible AI expert Zahra Shah about what it takes to adopt AI safely and responsibly, and to deliver real business value.Zahra explains that rapid AI development is making it harder for businesses to keep up with evolving risks, regulations, and operational demands. At the same time, ‘shadow AI’ is on the rise, as employees use generative AI tools without oversight, increasing the risk of exposing sensitive company or customer data.Zahra stresses that successful AI adoption starts with the basics: clear use cases, proper due diligence, and strong governance from the outset. She also recommends starting with a requirements analysis, establishing responsible AI principles such as transparency and explainability, and implementing safeguards against bias, hallucinations, and compliance risks before scaling.Rather than launching sweeping transformation programmes, she encourages businesses to begin with smaller, lower-risk pilots that deliver measurable outcomes. Internal HR policy assistants, for example, can help teams test workflows in a safe environment while also teaching employees not to treat AI like ‘Google 2.0.’Another major theme in this episode, and throughout Season 3, is avoiding vendor lock-in. Zahra recommends using abstraction layers so organisations can switch providers as the market evolves while retaining control over prompts, evaluations, and proprietary data. She argues that accountability should remain with business owners, supported by cross-functional governance groups spanning technical, legal, compliance, and operational teams.Finally, the conversation explores the UK context and how it could build confidence in AI through trust marks, certification, and regional workforce development....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pZGeZGCvOw_Nv7lFAAlALqQyorlxskmKcY0c0BIVihc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85NmFm/OWY2NWVkNWNjY2Rh/N2U4NDNlOGRiYmY5/NzgwOC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}