Aware AI Brief - January 2026

In this inaugural episode of the Aware AI Brief, Cameron talks with Walter Haydock, founder of StackAware, about the practical aspects of AI governance.This series aims to bridge the gap between theoretical AI governance discussions and actionable, real-world practices.They discuss the importance of understanding a client's business objectives before implementing AI governance, identifying key stakeholders, and managing risks around intellectual property and shadow AI.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:59 Introducing the Aware AI Brief Series02:02 Starting AI Governance: First Steps02:33 Understanding Client Needs and Objectives06:02 Identifying Key Stakeholders08:38 Intellectual Property and AI15:51 Managing Shadow AI22:23 Conclusion and Call for QuestionsBlog post about IP risk with AI: https://blog.stackaware.com/p/intellectual-property-risk-compliance-indemnification-copyright-artificial-intelligence-governance