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Presents: Here We Go Again… Except It’s AI: Navigating the New Risks

AI is moving fast—but our frameworks for safety, ethics, and governance aren’t always keeping up.

In this session, Dr. Kimberly "KJ" Haywood pulls back the curtain on AI systems that seem neutral but often aren't. From flawed medical algorithms to fictional red-team failures, she shows us how bias, assumptions, and misgoverned tech can cause very real harm.

Using real-world cases and her signature “AI Governance Life Jacket” framework, KJ walks attendees through the hidden dangers of unchecked AI—and how to prepare your business before you’re in over your head.

You’ll learn:

The Bias Story: How assumptions in data can skew outcomes
Life Jacket Framework: Trust, Security, and Usage as governance guardrails
Beneath the Surface: Cyber vulnerabilities that aren't just digital
The Marvel Moment: Why ethical red-teaming is essential
From Compliance to Culture: Turning governance into innovation fuel

Whether you’re AI-curious or responsible for implementation, this talk offers a compelling roadmap for keeping your business afloat—and thriving.

About the Speaker:

Dr. KJ Haywood is a cybersecurity professor, AI governance researcher, and founder of Nomad Cyber Concepts. With 20+ years in security, compliance, and digital risk, she’s helped Fortune 500s, healthcare giants, and government orgs navigate the complex terrain of AI and cybersecurity. Her signature framework—The AI Governance Life Jacket—has become a go-to metaphor for risk-aware innovation. KJ blends academic insight with real-world grit, making AI ethics practical, memorable, and downright vital.

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