Show Notes
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AI governance is no longer a side project—it’s becoming an enterprise operating model. Doctor Darren and guest host Paige Pulsipher sit down with coauthor Jeremy Harris to unpack the new AI Augmented book for executives, exploring why responsible AI adoption, privacy, and clear measurement matter more than speed alone.
## Key Takeaways - **Adoption is not the same as value.** Measuring AI success by usage or spend misses the real question: is AI improving outcomes? - **Executives need an AI governance operating model.** C-suite leaders should define ownership, controls, and standards before scaling AI. - **Human judgment still matters.** AI should support decision-making, not replace accountability, expertise, or ethics. - **Shadow AI is a real risk.** If employees are already using AI tools, organizations need visibility, policy, and guardrails. - **The best AI strategy is deliberate.** Responsible AI implementation can reduce risk, improve speed, and strengthen business performance. - **AI augmentation is about amplifying people.** The goal is to free teams from repetitive work so they can focus on higher-value thinking and creativity.
## Chapters - **00:00** Introduction to AI governance for the enterprise - **02:05** Jeremy Harris’s background in law, privacy, and healthcare - **05:00** Why Darren brought Jeremy in as coauthor - **08:15** Writing the AI Augmented book as a collaboration - **12:10** What the new book covers: enterprise AI operating models - **16:05** Measuring AI success: ROI, KPIs, and adoption myths - **20:20** Who the book is for: CIOs, CEOs, legal, privacy, and executive leaders - **23:10** Fictional healthcare scenarios and field reports in the book - **27:00** Are Darren and Jeremy still friends after writing together? - **30:10** The AI Augmented Institute and the future of education - **35:05** AI, ethics, and concerns about dehumanization - **40:00** Why deliberate governance beats reactive AI adoption - **44:10** Final thoughts and call to action
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Check out my new book AI Augmented Teams on Amazon or on my website paidar.ai/books.
Check out my new book AI Augmented Teams on Amazon or on my website paidar.ai/books.