Power, Policy & Platforms: The New AI Battleground

AI Journal

Episode Summary

In this episode, we explore four pivotal developments shaping the global AI landscape. We begin with a stark warning from cybersecurity firm CyXcel, which reveals that many UK companies are unprepared for AI-related threats despite growing adoption. Then, we shift to Capgemini’s launch of its Resonance AI Framework, designed to help organizations scale AI with ethics and efficiency. Next, we examine HCLTech and Equinor’s partnership to revolutionize the energy sector through AI and augmented reality. Finally, we cover the BRICS summit’s call for UN-led AI governance to ensure inclusive global access and accountability.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why AI risk management is a critical blind spot for UK businesses, and what’s being done about it.
• How Capgemini’s Resonance AI Framework is redefining human-AI collaboration across industries.
• How AI and AR are driving digital and sustainable innovation in the energy sector through HCLTech and Equinor.
• Why BRICS is advocating for a United Nations-led AI governance model, and how it could impact global AI access and regulation.

Key Quotes from the Episode:

• “Companies want AI but fear its risks—and many have no governance in place.” – Megha Kumar, CyXcel
• “AI must start at an organization’s core and radiate outward.” – Aiman Ezzat, Capgemini
• “Our collaboration with Equinor is about more than tech—it's about building secure, scalable, and sustainable operations.” – HCLTech (paraphrased)
• “This is a clear and unequivocal message: AI governance must be fair, inclusive, and led by the UN.” – Lula da Silva, President of Brazil

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