AI Safety Starts With Your Data

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of data governance and AI safety in the context of generative AI.

Host Emily Laird breaks down why the scariest part of AI is not the robot voice, it is the quiet moment someone pastes the wrong file into the wrong prompt box. This episode unpacks data governance, RAG, plugins, Shadow AI, and why AI safety in 2026 starts long before a model gives you a polished answer. Think less sci-fi apocalypse, more corporate horror movie where the real monster is sloppy access, weak controls, and a calendar invite labeled “compliance review.”Join the AI Weekly MeetupsConnect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI safety with data in 2026. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn

People in this episode

Host: Emily Laird

Topics covered

• AI safety
• data governance
• RAG
• plugins
• Shadow AI
• compliance

Keywords

• AI safety
• data governance
• RAG
• plugins
• Shadow AI
• compliance review

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