As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, an environmental crisis is building in its digital wake. Data center power demand is projected to surge 160% by 2030, potentially generating up to $149 billion in social costs, including resource depletion, environmental impact, and public health. While most of the conversations around this focus on the energy processing demands […]
Ask a Data Ethicist: How Can We Ethically Assess the Influence of AI Systems on Humans?
From entertainment to online shopping to chatbots, Al systems are exerting influence across many aspects of our lives. The impacts are widespread, shaping our belief systems, our voting decisions, and our well-being. Yet, not all influence is unethical, which leads to this question … How can we ethically assess the influence of AI systems on […]
Data Sips: Interview with Bob Seiner
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The eighth episode of the Data Sips series features Bob Seiner, president and principal of KIK Consulting & Educational Services and the publisher emeritus […]
Data Governance: A Journey into AI Governance and Beyond
In today’s data-driven world, organizations are racing to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to glean actionable insights, streamline processes, and gain a competitive edge. However, many initiatives fail to reach their full potential due to inadequate foundations in data governance. To create impactful AI solutions, organizations need not only clean, compliant, and well-managed data, but also […]
Data Sips: Interview with Seth Maislin
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The seventh episode of the Data Sips series features Seth Maislin, director of data, privacy, and AI governance at MassMutual, chatting with host Steve […]
DGIQ + AIGov Conference: Takeaways and Trending Topics in Data Governance
I had the opportunity to conduct a workshop at DATAVERSITY’s DGIQ + AIGov Conference 2024. Events like this provide a chance to stay updated on the latest trends in the global data management field, exchange ideas, and learn directly from experienced professionals in an in-person setting. In this series of blog posts, I aim to share […]
Ask a Data Ethicist: How Can Organizations Build Capacity for Data and AI Ethics Work?
In January, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote at EDGO 2025. There were so many fantastic questions – too many to get to during the event. Afterwards, I got a note from the CEO of Measured Strategies, Karen Menard, with a great question: “One of the things I keep hearing about is the […]
Data Sips: Interview with Nicole Janeway Bills
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The fifth episode of the Data Sips series features Nicole Janeway Bills, founder and CEO of Data Strategy Professionals, chatting with host Steve MacLauchlan, […]
An Appetite for AI: Trends and Predictions for 2025
As we begin 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) shows no signs of slowing down. It’s not only providing us with a glimpse into the future – but has become a force in reshaping our present in unimaginable ways. Whether it’s transforming how businesses operate or redefining our daily interactions, AI’s integration across various sectors suggests a […]
Data Sips: Interview with Karen Lopez
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The second episode of the series features Karen Lopez, senior project manager and architect at InfoAdvisors, chatting with host Steve MacLauchlan, head […]