AI is advancing faster than most legal and governance systems can catch up—and this episode goes straight into that tension. Host Asha Saxena sits down with Alexandra Ross, Senior Director, Senior Data Protection, Use & Ethics Counsel at Autodesk, to explore the fast-moving landscape of AI oversight. They unpack why AI’s explosive growth has triggered urgent calls for guardrails, what’s really at stake for businesses and society, and how questions like what should we regulate, who should regulate it, and how far should it go are reshaping leadership decisions.
Together, they look at how different regions are approaching AI governance—from the UK’s “AI referee” stance to the EU’s AI Act, U.S. proposals, and more state-driven models like China’s. The conversation touches on risk-based frameworks, high-risk classifications, fundamental rights impact assessments, and the push for AI codes of conduct that can sit alongside formal regulation. For leaders navigating innovation, compliance, and public trust, this episode offers a clear, practical lens on where AI regulation is headed and how to start preparing now.
The AI Talk Show – Season 1, Episode 8
Host: Asha Saxena, CEO, Women Leaders in Data & AI (WLDA)
Featured Guest: Alexandra Ross, Senior Director, Senior Data Protection, Use & Ethics Counsel, Autodesk
Duration: 34 minutes