AI Governance 2026: What Leaders Need to Know Now

Navigating Old & New AI  Regulations, Liability Risks, and the Strategic Pivot for Q1.Welcome to Trustworthy AI: De-risk Adoption of Business AI. I'm Pamela Gupta, Founder of Trusted AI.This month I'm doing something a little different — a solo episode to kick off 2026. No guest today, just me and you, because a lot has happened in the last 60 days that I want to unpack.If you're a C-suite executive, a board member, a CISO, or anyone responsible for AI in your organization, this episode is your briefing. I'm going to cover:The new US Executive Order on AI and what it signalsWhy AI litigation just got real — and what it means for your vendorsEU AI Act enforcement kicking inAnd three things you should do this quarterLet's get into it.There are slides accompanying the podcast, see https://youtu.be/X_0Yba6HszgCan Trustworthy AI help De-Risk adoption of AI? ‘Can Trustworthy AI can be  instrumental in helping organizations gain a competitive edge and  promote better business outcomes, including accelerated innovation with AI’.?With extensive experience in global industry leadership in areas of Business Strategy, Technology, and Cybersecurity, Pamela helps clients in creating a strategic approach to achieving business value with AI by adopting a holistic risk based approach to AI Trust. She defined 8 essential pillars of trustworthy AI.  Read more details at Trustedai.ai website.Her insights have shaped the way we look at the impact of Cyberwarfare on Business, strategies for efficient digital transformation, and governance views on Algorithmic failures.Join Pamela as she delves into her signature framework, AI TIPS, standing for Artificial Intelligence Trust, Integrity, Pillars and Sustainability. This podcast is all about operationalizing governance and building Trustworthy AI systems from the ground up. For questions or comments on this podcast reach out to me.