AI Trust Talks

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Join Emma and her guests as they tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping the ethical AI landscape—and discover how we can build a future where technology serves both business goals and the greater good. https://emmajohnson-ai.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ai_trust_talks/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ai_trust_talks

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Reimagining Innovation: Patrick Strauss on Intelligent Environments and Industry 4.0

What Is Your “Purple Wing” in AI? In this episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson is joined by global transformation executive Patrick Strauss for a powerful conversation on one of the most misunderstood topics in artificial intelligence: Trust cannot be added later. It must be designed from day one. Patrick Strauss is an international business leader with over three decades of experience driving large-scale digital and AI transformation across global enterprises. Having led innovation and strategic change within complex organisations, he brings a rare blend of operational depth, governance expertise, and commercial foresight to the AI conversation. And his message is clear: In a world obsessed with “move fast and break things,” the real differentiator is responsible speed. Right now, AI feels like mushrooms popping up everywhere. New tools. New startups. New promises of overnight millions. But the real question leaders should be asking is: What is your Purple Wing? Patrick introduces the concept of the Purple Wing — the defining differentiator that makes an organisation stand out in a saturated AI market. If a founder or executive cannot articulate their Purple Wing in one clear, succinct answer, that’s the red flag. This episode explores: Why AI trust must be embedded at the design stage The commercial advantage of governance, ethics, and safety Why slowing down strategically can future-proof a business The danger of becoming a “me too” AI company How leaders can build AI credibility that lasts Because in hindsight, the companies that look the smartest will not be the fastest. They will be the ones who built trust properly. — About Patrick StraussPatrick Strauss is a seasoned global executive and transformation strategist with deep expertise in digital innovation, governance frameworks, and enterprise AI implementation. His leadership experience spans multinational organisations where trust, risk management, and responsible technology deployment were mission-critical. — About AI Trust TalksHosted by Emma Johnson, AI Trust Talks explores leadership, governance, AI safety, and global innovation with the thinkers and decision-makers shaping the future of responsible artificial intelligence. — If this episode resonates:✔️ Subscribe for more conversations on AI leadership and trust✔️ Share this with a founder or executive building in AI✔️ Comment below: What is your Purple Wing?

51 min
FEB 26

The Trust Dividend: Investing in AI, Emerging Economies, and the Architecture of Opportunity

What is the most overlooked opportunity in AI today? Is it the technology? Or is it something far more strategic? In this episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson sits down with Hoda A. Alkhzaimi, Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi and one of the key architects behind the United Arab Emirates transformation into a global AI force. Dr Hoda has played a central role in shaping how the UAE diversifies beyond oil, positioning research, cybersecurity, and AI as pillars of long term national resilience. In this conversation, they explore: How the UAE is building sovereign AI capabilityWhy cybersecurity and AI must evolve togetherWhat it really takes to move from AI ambition to AI executionHow the UAE’s model is influencing global thinkingWhat other countries can learn from this approach The UAE did not simply adopt AI. It is designing an ecosystem around it. Policy, academia, industry, cyber resilience, and talent working in coordination. And perhaps the biggest opportunity in AI today is not just better models. It is long term positioning. It is resilience. It is impact. What do you think is the most overlooked opportunity in AI today?

27 min
FEB 19

Human After All: AI, Empathy, and the Ethics of Emotional Intelligence

In this thought-provoking episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson explores one of the most urgent questions of the AI era: Are we still human after all? Emma is joined by three powerhouse voices at the intersection of technology, governance, and human connection: Mimi Nicklin – Empathy advocate, bestselling author, and CEO of Empathy Everywhere Prof. Melodena Stephens – AI ethics strategist, professor at MBRSG, and global advisor on AI governance Dr Farzana Irshad Munshi – Biochemist turned tech entrepreneur, focused on emotional intelligence and digital innovation Together, they unpack: • What it truly means to be human in an AI-driven world• The myth that AI can “feel” empathy• Emotional AI in healthcare, education and business• Bias, profiling, and cultural flattening in large language models• Governance gaps and the global challenge of regulating AI• Loneliness, leadership, and the future of emotional intelligence• Why “AI is the side character — humans are the main character” From classrooms to hospitals, startups to global policy, this conversation challenges both the hype and the fear surrounding artificial intelligence. Is AI amplifying who we are — or reshaping humanity itself?And if empathy becomes measurable, does it risk becoming just another performance metric? This episode doesn’t offer easy answers — but it offers something more important: honest dialogue.

56 min
FEB 11

AI on Trial: Trust, Ethics, and Regulation in the Legal Arena

In this episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson is joined by Minesh Tanna, Partner in the Disputes & Investigations team at Simmons & Simmons and the firm’s Global AI Lead. An industry-recognised authority on AI law, Minesh leads the firm’s Tier 1 Artificial Intelligence practice and has been ranked in the Legal 500 UK AI Hall of Fame for 2024 and 2025. Minesh specialises in contentious commercial and regulatory matters in the technology sector, representing clients in investigations, litigation and arbitration, while also advising on regulatory readiness. He chairs both the Society for Computers & Law AI Group and the City of London Law Society AI Committee, and is a published author and regular speaker on AI law. A Solicitor-Advocate and accredited mediator, he has acted on complex disputes involving AI, software, telecoms, cloud services and outsourcing. He holds a first class Law degree from the University of Oxford and has worked internationally, including in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Paris. Together, Emma and Minesh explore one of the most urgent questions facing organisations today: how do we regulate, govern and truly trust AI in high-stakes environments like law, finance and the judiciary? Key themes in this episode include: • The layered reality of AI regulation beyond the EU AI Act• Why general purpose AI creates complex compliance challenges• The gap between regulatory expectations and operational reality• Moving from AI literacy to AI fluency• Responsible AI vs legal compliance and where ethics begins• AI in the courtroom, hallucinations and liability• Whether AI can reduce human bias in legal decision making• How regulated industries must adapt to rapid AI adoptionMinesh also shares his perspective on trust thresholds for AI in judicial contexts, professional codes of conduct, and why expecting perfection from AI may not be the right benchmark for building trust.This episode is essential listening for board members, legal professionals, compliance leaders, policymakers and anyone navigating the evolving AI regulatory landscape.Follow AI Trust Talks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ai_trust_talksFollow, subscribe and share to keep the conversation going.Because building trust in AI is no longer optional.

44 min
FEB 5

Raising Children in the Age of AI: Rights, Risks, and Responsibilities

Parents and guardians, this one is for you. Children are already being shaped by AI.Long before they can consent.Long before they can understand the risks. Yet most AI systems were never designed with children in mind. In the latest AI Trust Talks podcast episode, host Emma Johnson speaks with Grace Thompson, AI policy strategist, UNESCO advisor, and Maryam Ehsani, child protection and safeguarding expert to ask the hard questions: Who is responsible when AI systems harm children?Why are children still a blind spot in AI governance?What does rights-based, child-centred AI actually look like in practice? This isn’t about the future. It’s already happening. The conversation invites parents, guardians, and policymakers alike to reflect: What is the biggest risk AI poses to children today—and who should be responsible for addressing it?

54 min
JAN 28

Unseen Algorithms, Unseen Risks: Shadow AI and the CISO’s Dilemma

“Shadow AI = Shadow IT on steroids.” If organisations are procuring or building AI, they should ask this early:Is the cyber security team at the table, or only invited in later to manage the fallout? Cyber security in AI isn’t optional.It’s a non-negotiable for anyone serious about developing, deploying, and scaling AI responsibly. In the latest episode of AI Trust Talks, Emma Johnson sits down with Glen Thomas to go deep into:• Shadow AI and why it’s accelerating faster than governance• Cyber security as a foundation of AI trust• Where organisations are exposing themselves without realising it• The skills uplift and organisational changes needed as AI reshapes the threat landscape They also explore a bigger question:Should CISOs be renamed Chief Trust Officers? CISOs are increasingly accountable for data protection, cyber resilience, and securing AI systems — far beyond “security” alone. For those working in cyber security — whether as CISOs, part of a red team, or IAM specialists — this episode is one to listen to.It covers cyber risk alongside the capability shifts and operating model changes organisations need to make to keep pace with AI.

57 min
JAN 22

Three Lawyers Walk into an AI Debate with Lori Baker, Layla El Wafi, Dino Wilkinson

What happens when three leading legal minds come together to discuss AI, privacy, and regulation? In this episode, Emma Johnson sits down with Lori Heffelfinger Baker, a data privacy and regulatory strategist; Layla El-Wafi, an ethics-driven compliance advisor and member of the DIFC Reg 10 Advisory Committee; and Dino Wilkinson, a Baker McKenzie partner and expert in TMT and data law in the Middle East. Together, they explore the most pressing questions in AI today: What is the most misunderstood legal risk in AI? How can we balance privacy-by-design with AI’s hunger for data? Can global AI regulation keep up with rapid innovation? What makes the UAE’s approach to AI regulation unique? And what is the one belief about AI and trust that each guest holds, even if it’s unpopular? We want to hear from you: Should AI be regulated by intent or impact? Which legal loophole in AI worries you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

53 min
SEASON 2 TRAILER

Season Two of AI Trust Talks is here!

Emma Johnson kicks off the new season by exploring the complex topic of trust in AI and why it matters across all areas of life, from healthcare and education to business, policy, and daily decisions. She is joined by a diverse lineup of guests, leaders, innovators, and experts, who bring real-world perspectives on AI’s impact and how it can be used responsibly. This season dives deeper into ethics, governance, and responsible AI, showing how trust is revealed through transparency, accountability, and human oversight.

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Join Emma and her guests as they tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping the ethical AI landscape—and discover how we can build a future where technology serves both business goals and the greater good. https://emmajohnson-ai.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ai_trust_talks/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ai_trust_talks

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Emma Johnson
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

20
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Clean
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