

RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate Responsibly
Sanjay Puri
Welcome to the RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate Responsibly podcast with host and AI regulation expert Sanjay Puri. Sanjay is a pivotal leader at the intersection of technology, policy and entrepreneurship and explores the intricate landscape of artificial intelligence governance on this podcast.
You can expect thought-provoking conversations with global leaders as they tackle the challenge of regulating AI without stifling innovation. With diverse perspectives from industry giants, government officials and civil liberty proponents, each episode explores key questions and actionable steps for creating a balanced AI-driven world.
Don't miss this essential guide to the future of AI governance, with a fresh episode available every week!
You can expect thought-provoking conversations with global leaders as they tackle the challenge of regulating AI without stifling innovation. With diverse perspectives from industry giants, government officials and civil liberty proponents, each episode explores key questions and actionable steps for creating a balanced AI-driven world.
Don't miss this essential guide to the future of AI governance, with a fresh episode available every week!
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Mar 8, 2026 • 41min
How AI Policy Meets the Real World | With Maya Sherman, Embassy of Israel, in India
In this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, Sanjay Puri speaks with Maya Sherman, Innovation Attaché at the Israeli Embassy in India and an AI policy researcher focused on responsible AI and global governance. They discuss the evolving landscape of AI regulation, ethics, AI literacy, and India–Israel collaboration in emerging technologies, and what it will take to build responsible AI systems for the future.

Mar 8, 2026 • 23min
The AI Funding Gap No One Talks About
In this International Women’s Day episode, *Sanjay Puri, Founder & Chairman of Knowledge Networks, speaks with **Dr. Hoda A. Alkhzaimi of NYU Abu Dhabi*, a global expert in cybersecurity and emerging technologies. They discuss the AI funding gap for women founders, the importance of stronger innovation pipelines, and why greater representation in leadership is critical to shaping a more inclusive and responsible AI future.

Mar 5, 2026 • 40min
From Tunisia's Democratic Transition to Global AI Governance
In this episode of the Regulating AI Podcast, we speak with His Excellency Mehdi Jomaa, former Prime Minister of Tunisia, about the future of AI governance. Drawing on his experience in government and industry, he shares insights on how nations can balance innovation, regulation, and global cooperation in the age of artificial intelligence.

Mar 5, 2026 • 42min
Collaborating Across Sectors for AI Impact | Sovereign AI, PPP & AI Skilling
Recorded live at the *India AI Impact Summit*, this session brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to explore how cross-sector collaboration is shaping the future of AI.The conversation examines the rise of *Sovereign AI, the role of **public–private partnerships in accelerating innovation, and the urgent need for **AI skilling and workforce transformation* to build a future-ready talent ecosystem.From policy and strategy to real-world implementation, the discussion looks at how governments, enterprises, academia, and innovators can work together to unlock AI’s full potential responsibly. 🎙️

Mar 3, 2026 • 21min
Human-Centered AI Leadership I Dr.Ravi Pendse, University of Michigan I IndiaAI Impact Summit’26
*What’s your AIQ?*Live from the AI Impact Summit India, this episode of Regulating AI features Dr. Ravi Pendse, Vice President for IT & CIO at the University of Michigan.He shares how institutions can deploy AI at scale — responsibly, securely, and with people at the center — reminding us that AI adoption isn’t a technology challenge, but a human one.

Feb 24, 2026 • 19min
Designing Digital Futures That Work For All | Thomas Davin, UNICEF | LIVE at IndianAI Impact Summit
Live from the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Thomas Davin, Global Director of Innovation at UNICEF, joins Regulating AI to explore what responsible AI means for children and underserved communities.When we regulate AI, who are we protecting — and who might we be leaving behind?Tune in.

Feb 24, 2026 • 20min
Regulation Vs Innovation | Anu Bradford, Columbia Law School | Live at IndianAI Impact Summit’26
Live from the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Anu Bradford, Henry L. Moses Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia Law School, joins Regulated AI to unpack the global power dynamics behind AI regulation.Whose rules will govern the future of artificial intelligence?Tune in.

Feb 20, 2026 • 20min
Raju Narisetti: The Future of Journalism in the Age of AI & Platform Power
Journalism is at an inflection point — and few people understand that shift better than Raju Narisetti.With leadership roles at The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, and now as a Partner at McKinsey, Raju brings a rare perspective on how media is evolving in the age of AI, digital platforms, and declining public trust.In this episode, we unpack the structural transformation of news, the economics of attention, and what responsible media leadership looks like today.

Feb 20, 2026 • 19min
Addressing the AI Skills Gap | Fred Werner, ITU I Live at IndianAI Impact Summit’26
Recorded live at the India AI Impact Summit, this special episode of Regulating AI – Voices of Impact features Sanjay Puri in conversation with Fred Werner of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).They explore the evolution of AI — from machine learning to generative AI and AI agents — and why the Global South has a critical role in shaping AI governance. From sovereign AI and open source to jobs, gender impact, and the global AI skills gap, this is a sharp, global perspective on where AI is headed.

Feb 19, 2026 • 15min
Transforming Tax, Audit & Corporate Governance with AI I Rahul Patni, EY I Live at IndiaAI Impact Summit’26
Recorded live at the India AI Impact Summit, this episode of RegulatingAI features Rahul Patni, Leader – Digital Tax Practice at EY India, on how Artificial Intelligence is transforming tax, governance, and board-level oversight. From AI agents in compliance and litigation to Responsible AI frameworks and human-in-the-loop decision-making, this conversation explores how tax functions are evolving from process-driven compliance units into strategic, data-powered engines for CFOs and boards. A sharp, practical discussion for leaders navigating AI in regulated environments.


