Bridging AI and Ethics: A Conversation with Kirsten Rulf

Kirsten Rulf is a leading expert in AI theory, ethics, policy and practice, and leads the Financial Institutions team for BCG X. Her tech policy career took root 10 years ago when she was a journalist living in China, and she became fascinated with the ubiquitous technology that was already so integrated into daily life in the country. From there, she launched a fascinating career exploring theoretical, ethical and political issues around technology that has taken her to Harvard’s Kennedy School, and then to advising German Chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz on digital policy.

With GenAI being a front and centre issue for so many organizations, there's never been a better time to sit down with Kirsten to talk all things AI: the fears, the opportunities, and how everyone should be thinking about implementation. On this episode of BCG on Compliance, Kirsten takes us through the benefits, the risks, and how to think about tackling an AI framework for businesses of all sizes. We’ll also dig into all the big questions about bias, transparency and why she says the most unethical use of AI is not to use it at all.

About the Show:

BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.

As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.

Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.

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