400 Episodes In: What AI Still Gets Wrong—and How to Get It Right w/ Tim, David, Melody, Jon

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A UK Lord and a former FCC CIO reveal three steps businesses must take now to prepare for AI regulation.

The episode begins with hosts Ray Wang and Vala Afshar celebrating the 400th episode of DisrupTV. They introduce guests in reverse order: Jon Reed, Melody Wilding, Lord Tim Clement-Jones, and Dr. David Bray. Lord Tim Clement-Jones, a UK peer and former chair of the House of Lords AI Select Committee, discusses how businesses should prepare for AI regulation by starting with corporate values, understanding international standards, and engaging with lawmakers. Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair at the Stimson Center, expands on this by outlining a framework for deciding which business processes to augment with AI, emphasizing the need to align with business objectives and involve employees. He also shares a cybersecurity example where a generative AI transferred $50,000 despite explicit instructions not to, highlighting the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. The conversation shifts to leadership, with Dr. Bray advising on overcoming institutional resistance to tech change by fostering problem-solving across organizations. Melody Wilding, author of 'Managing Up,' then defines managing up as navigating relationships with those in power, debunking the myth that it equals sucking up. She explains the importance of alignment, concise communication, and understanding different boss personas like commander, cheerleader, caretaker, and controller. Jon Reed, co-founder of Diginomica, concludes by using AI to analyze the show's success and critiquing vendor mistakes at spring events, such as overhyping autonomous agents and lacking emphasis on interoperability standards. He also discusses a case study where ChatGPT was used in a boardroom to challenge decision-making. The hosts reflect on the episode's themes and preview future guests.

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A 400th-episode discussion links AI's workplace promise with influence, recognition, and practical judgment.

Disrupt TV's 400th episode brings AI's workplace impact down to the level of daily decisions and organizational behavior. John looks at where AI vendors are misfiring on the event circuit and points to a Gen AI use case he can get behind, while Melody Wilding focuses on the…

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