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Trust Needs Proof: Who Really Controls Your AI?

IBM29 July 2026Watch on YouTube

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Ep. 11 · EU AI-wet & Digitale Regulering

Nederlandse duiding van Europese AI- en cloudwetgeving, waaronder de AI Act-consultatie en de impact van EU-regelgeving op tech-bedrijven en Nederland.

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What you'll learn

  • Digital sovereignty has evolved from a policy concept to a board-level priority for organizations as AI adoption accelerates
  • Organizations must balance fostering innovation while maintaining control and trust in AI implementation
  • AI governance and regulation are essential components of organizational resilience in the modern business landscape
  • Trust in AI requires evidence and clear control over who manages and how AI systems operate
  • Organizational resilience depends on the ability to ensure both innovation and safety while adopting AI

Frequently asked questions

Why has digital sovereignty become important for businesses?
As AI adoption accelerates and global regulations evolve, digital sovereignty has shifted from a theoretical policy concept to a practical board-level priority, as organizations need to ensure control and trust over their AI systems.
How can organizations balance innovation and control in AI adoption?
Organizations must implement a governance framework that supports both innovation and safety and control, allowing them to benefit from AI capabilities while maintaining control over their systems and data.
What is the role of regulation in AI governance?
Regulation is a critical component of AI governance and organizational resilience, providing a framework that organizations must adhere to and helping build trust in AI systems.
What does 'trust needs proof' mean in the context of AI?
It means organizations must have demonstrable control and transparency over their AI systems, so stakeholders can verify who is responsible, how decisions are made, and that systems operate safely and reliably.

Topics

ai governancedigital sovereigntyai adoptiontrust and controlregulation

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As AI adoption accelerates and global regulations evolve, digital sovereignty has shifted from policy concept to board-level priority. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down live at VivaTech with IBM’s Ana Paula Assis and AXA CIO Giovanni D’Aniello to explore how organizations can balance innovation, control, trust, and resilience in the age of AI. 🎧 Listen today across all your favorite podcast platforms → https://ibm.biz/~3CDw9kLJW #ibm #aigovernance #aiadoption #digitalsovereignty