The Ask AI interview with Ashley Casovan, Executive Director, AI Global
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Ashley Casovan is the Executive Director at AI Global, a non-profit dedicated to providing the tools and resources for the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence technology. Previously, she worked as a public servant at the developing policy and governance models for the adoption of artificial intelligence in Canada.
During her time serving as the Director of Data and Innovation at the Government of Canada, Ashley drove the development of the Directive on Automated Decision-Making - Canada's first policy on the use of AI systems within the government. She also led the development and implementation of Canada's Open Government Portal, gaining a reputation as a thought leader in AI strategy and data governance.
Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast to catch our interview with Ashley Casovan, the Executive Director at AI Global and a pioneer who has helped to shape public policy for the responsible development of artificial intelligence in Canada.
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Episode highlights
Learn how the Canadian government is thinking about AI
The challenge and nuances of self-regulated policies within private companies
How the public sector and private companies can create stronger tech regulation
The need to band together on a local and national level
Learn about Responsible AI Certification Working Group
About Bill C-11 - the proposed Canadian data protection law / Europe’s GDPR
Episode links
AI Global Website
AI Global Twitter
AI Global Linkedin
Ashley Casovan Linkedin
Ashley Casovan Twitter
OECD AI Policy Observatory
Episode credits
Sponsors: Microsoft Canada and Cinchy
Chatbot partner: Ada Support
Executive Producer: Chris McLellan
Host: Jaxson Khan
Assistant Producers: Oleena Mak and Kristin Riddell
Original music: Mike LeTourneau
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