Why AI Governance is the Most In-Demand Skill for 2026

AI is everywhere, from personal companions to high-stakes business automation. But as adoption grows, so do the risks of data privacy breaches, algorithmic bias, and lack of accountability. In this episode, we discuss why AI literacy is no longer optional for IT professionals and how the Certified AI Governance Specialist program bridges the gap between technical AI tools and responsible business leadership.

🎯 Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

• The Shift in AI Adoption: From "Googling" to "Chatting" how AI has moved from a search tool to a personal and professional companion.

• Accountability in AI: Why we can't take an AI to court and the urgent need for human oversight in high-risk use cases like loan approvals.

• Technical vs. Non-Technical Roles: Why AI governance is for everyone from developers to CISOs and the importance of "AI Literacy" as mandated by the EU AI Act.

• The Amazon Resume Case Study: A real-world example of how a lack of AI governance led to gender bias and reputational damage.

• Global Regulations & Frameworks: Understanding the impact of the EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001, and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.

• Career Evolution: Kish shares his personal journey from a technical "fix-it" guy to a governance consultant, explaining why governance is a better career decision.

• Practical Training vs. Theory: What sets the Certified AI Governance Specialist program apart, including hands-on policy writing and real-world risk assessments.

• Explainability & Blind Spots: Why AI decisions must be auditable and explainable to maintain customer trust and legal compliance.

• The Lightning Round: Quick takes on "automation bias," the biggest mistakes organizations make, and whether AI is currently under-governed or under-understood.

  
  

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Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMYDpy-zy8M