In this episode, host Khullani Abdullahi sits down with Gianne James, Senior Vice President at First Insurance Funding, for a deep dive into the complex world of AI governance in financial services.

As AI technologies rapidly transform the industry, financial institutions face a critical challenge: how do you harness innovation while maintaining rigorous compliance and risk management standards?

Gianne brings real-world insights into this balancing act, sharing why "AI is not solely a tech function" and how financial services professionals must become active participants in their organizations' AI strategies.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why AI governance can't be left to IT departments alone
• The upskilling imperative for financial services professionals
• Managing AI-specific risks and regulatory compliance challenges
• Building cross-functional collaboration for successful AI implementation
• Ethical considerations and liability management in AI development
• Preparing for the evolving regulatory landscape
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Whether you're a financial services professional looking to enhance your AI literacy, a risk manager navigating new challenges, or a business leader developing AI strategy, this conversation offers practical insights for thriving in the AI-driven future of finance.

In this episode of the AI in Chicago podcast, host Khullani Abdullahi speaks with Cait Moran, Senior Director at Oracle's AI Office Center of Excellence.

They discuss Cait's journey in AI, the evolution of Oracle's AI initiatives, and the establishment of a Center of Excellence to drive enterprise-wide AI strategies.

Cait shares insights on managing workloads, fostering collaboration, and the importance of continuous learning in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

The conversation also touches on future predictions for AI and the potential it holds for businesses and society.

In this episode of "AI in Chicago," host Khullani Abdullahi sits down with Dr. Heather McCombs-Chait, a clinician turned enterprise AI leader. Dr. McCombs-Chait shares her unique career journey from managing her own successful private medical practice to leading strategic AI initiatives at major healthcare and medical device corporations like Philips and GE Healthcare.

Tune in to hear Dr. McCombs-Chait discuss:

• The pivotal leadership qualities necessary to navigate technological disruption and foster growth within teams.
• Her firsthand experience building new data platforms and AI ecosystems from the ground up in large enterprise settings.
• The non-negotiables she looks for when evaluating and building long-term strategic partnerships with AI vendors, moving beyond the technology to the human, relational elements.
• How medical device companies are finally having their "precision medicine moment" thanks to AI, enabling earlier and more nuanced diagnoses.
• Her perspective on Chicago's role as a growing hub for healthcare innovation and what it will take for the city to continue to flourish.

This conversation offers a masterclass for anyone interested in the practical application of AI in healthcare, the art of human-centered leadership, and the future of digital transformation in medicine.