Building Trust in AI: Innovation, Data Sovereignty, and Competitiveness
About this episode
This episode discusses the role of countries in the Americas and the Caribbean in developing artificial intelligence while ensuring public trust and competitiveness.
Welcome to the ParlAmericas Podcast. In this episode, we explore how countries in the Americas and the Caribbean can participate meaningfully in the development and use of artificial intelligence while strengthening competitiveness, protecting public trust, and addressing broader impacts on societies, labour markets, and inclusion. We hear from Scott Bradley, Vice-President of Government Relations at OpenText, who brings a private-sector perspective on technology, innovation, and the role of governments in building trusted AI systems. His remarks reflect on the importance of responsible AI adoption, digital skills, data protection, data sovereignty, and national AI strategies that allow countries to innovate while protecting critical information and ensuring that people remain at the centre of technological change. This episode was recorded during the 22nd ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and 10th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network, titled “Parliamentary Leadership for Shared Prosperity: Advancing Trade, Innovation, and Security in a Changing World,” held in Ottawa, Canada, from May 19 to 22, 2026.
People in this episode
Guest: Scott Bradley
Topics covered
- artificial intelligence
- data sovereignty
- public trust
- innovation
- competitiveness
- digital skills
- national AI strategies
Keywords
- AI
- data protection
- responsible AI
- technology
- labour markets
- inclusion
- government relations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: OpenText
Places: Americas, Caribbean, Ottawa, Canada
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