45. Mastering AI & Data Governance with Mastercard's Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer, Caroline Louveaux

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Data Democratization Podcast: Stories about AI, Data, and Privacy

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It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?! The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Samantha Coughlan Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole…

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In this episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert, Chief Trust Officer at MOSTLY AI, sits down with Caroline Louveaux, Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer at Mastercard, to explore the evolving landscape of data privacy and AI governance. Caroline shares her insights on topics ranging from privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to data for social impact. Here is what you'll learn:

How to be successful in today's data and AI ecosystem,
What is the role of the Chief Data Responsibility Officer,
How to set up your organization for compliance with the 'alphabet soup of EU regulations',
How to make compliance loveable,
What's needed on the regulatory side,
How to enable AI innovation,
What is an AI governance framework, and how to make it work?
How can privacy pros prepare for AI?
How can privacy-enhancing technologies facilitate AI innovation?
Why is automation so important?
Can data and AI positively impact society?

Dive into this conversation to better understand the importance of data governance and responsible data usage in the digital age.

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#Tech #MBA #Business #AI

45. Mastering AI & Data Governance with Mastercard's Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer, Caroline Louveaux

Data Democratization Podcast: Stories about AI, Data, and Privacy

published 2 years ago

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How to be successful in today's data and AI ecosystem,
What is the role of the Chief Data Responsibility Officer,
How to set up your organization for compliance with the 'alphabet soup of EU regulations',
How to make compliance loveable,
What's needed on the regulatory side,
How to enable AI innovation,
What is an AI governance framework, and how to make it work?
How can privacy pros prepare for AI?
How can privacy-enhancing technologies facilitate AI innovation?
Why is automation so important?
Can data and AI positively impact society?

Dive into this conversation to better understand the importance of data governance and responsible data usage in the digital age.

52 episodes

#Tech #MBA #Business #AI

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For the 50th episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, I sat down with Anna Lishchenko, Data & Analytics for Business Platform Lead at Erste Group. As a true champion of data democratization, Anna shares invaluable insights into how to make data widely accessible, actionable, and impactful across a large, decentralized organization. 💡 What you'll learn: The essential elements of building a data-driven culture, including data literacy, governance, and community building. Laying the foundation for success: How to align data and AI initiatives with business goals and secure buy-in from key stakeholders. Breaking barriers to experimentation: Using synthetic data to democratize access and accelerate innovation. Bridging silos: Connecting business and technical teams to drive collaboration and create real impact. Scaling AI and data initiatives: Turning one-off projects into sustainable enterprise-wide strategies. Whether you're just starting on your AI journey or scaling data initiatives, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical advice. Don’t miss this engaging conversation about the status-quo and the future of data democratization!…

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49. "Forget copying others — every organization needs to build their own AI muscle" with Microsoft's Daragh Morrissey 46:50

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In episode 2 of the new season, Alexandra Ebert chats with Daragh Morrissey, Microsoft’s Director of AI for Worldwide Financial Services, recorded live at Money2020 US. Daragh offers a global perspective on AI adoption in financial services, highlighting unique strategies and challenges faced by institutions worldwide. He explains why Canada and Australia stand out in AI progress and why succeeding with Gen AI requires financial institutions to shift from over-strategizing to focusing on tangible outcomes. Daragh also shares insights on impactful AI applications in financial services, from automating contact centers to upselling, enhancing customer relationships, and modernizing legacy code. Lastly, Alexandra and Daragh take a look at the future of work and the role autonomous agents might play. They also debate whether AI will free up advisors time and whether, as a result, banks will have many more human advisors, or if the future of personalized banking will be more automated, yet transformative in enhancing individual financial health and fostering greater inclusivity. Daragh’s compelling anecdotes and strategic insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in AI’s future in financial services. Table of Contents: 0:00 - 2:39 Introduction to the Episode and Guest 2:39 - 4:42 Daragh's Role and Microsoft's AI Approach in Financial Services 4:42 - 6:37 Patterns in Successful AI Adoption Globally 6:37 - 8:20 Gen AI Adoption: Early Success Stories and Lessons Learned 8:20 - 10:59 Overcoming Challenges: Moving Beyond Perfectionism in AI Projects 10:59 - 12:14 The Shift in Financial Services AI Use Cases 12:14 - 14:36 Regional Differences in AI Approaches in Financial Services 14:36 - 17:55 AI Use Cases in Financial Services: From Advisors to Autonomous Agents 17:55 - 20:00 Ethical Challenges and Responsible AI in Financial Services 20:00 - 23:25 The Future of Financial Services AI: Customer Relationship Innovations 23:25 - 27:32 Expanding Financial Inclusion with AI and Responsible AI Practices 27:32 - 29:41 Closing Thoughts on AI’s Impact on Financial Services…

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45. Mastering AI & Data Governance with Mastercard's Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer, Caroline Louveaux 36:41

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In this episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert, Chief Trust Officer at MOSTLY AI , sits down with Caroline Louveaux, Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer at Mastercard, to explore the evolving landscape of data privacy and AI governance. Caroline shares her insights on topics ranging from privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to data for social impact. Here is what you'll learn: How to be successful in today's data and AI ecosystem, What is the role of the Chief Data Responsibility Officer, How to set up your organization for compliance with the 'alphabet soup of EU regulations', How to make compliance loveable, What's needed on the regulatory side, How to enable AI innovation, What is an AI governance framework, and how to make it work? How can privacy pros prepare for AI? How can privacy-enhancing technologies facilitate AI innovation? Why is automation so important? Can data and AI positively impact society? Dive into this conversation to better understand the importance of data governance and responsible data usage in the digital age.…

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42. On the future of digital health - and how to get there with Dr. Meshari Alwashmi 46:13

2 years ago46:13

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In this episode, we are joined by our esteemed guest, Dr. Meshari Alwashmi, a prominent Digital Health Scientist whose expertise spans not only extensive research but also a successful track record as a serial entrepreneur and trusted advisor to digital health initiatives. Prepare to be enlightened as we uncover the latest trends and advancements propelling the digital health industry forward. Discover the remarkable potential for progress and the direction in which this dynamic industry is heading. Moreover, we will delve into the invaluable contributions that synthetic data in healthcare can make to this ongoing revolution. This episode offers much more than just a glimpse into the future of digital health. Tune in for actionable advice that will guide your organization toward embracing innovation and achieving success in the realm of digital health.…

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41. Synthetic data for impact: how to innovate in health insurance with Daniela Pak-Graf, Merkur Innovation Lab 51:56

2 years ago51:56

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In this episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert interviews Daniela Pak-Graf, the managing director of Merkur Innovation Lab — the innovation arm of Merkur Insurance. Daniela shares her tips and best practices for innovating with data in one of the most conservative and sensitive industries, health insurance. Tune in to find out how to accelerate innovation through effective data management, forward thinking organizational decisions and enabling technologies, like AI-powered synthetic data generation .…

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40. Synthetic data beyond privacy: data augmentation powered by AI 46:03

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The 40th episode is a special one. We invited MOSTLY AI's Chief Product Officer, Mario Scriminaci, to quiz him about synthetic data technology and how the filed is progressing beyond the data privacy use case. Mario will share how MOSTLY AI is developing its synthetic data platform to provide users with easy and fast data augmentation tools. The frontiers of generative synthetic data is exciting - tune in to learn what's already a reality and what the future holds.…

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38. Building trusted ML products with Karin Schöfegger (Ex-Google & N26) 54:42

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