Building AI You Can Trust | Noelle Russell, Former Microsoft & Amazon Alexa Leader

Noelle Russell, Founder and Chief AI Officer of the AI Leadership Institute and former AI leader at Microsoft and Amazon Alexa, joins me to break down what responsible AI leadership looks like as companies move beyond experimentation and begin building more autonomous AI systems. Recorded live at eMerge Americas 2026, this conversation explores why your values should be built into the AI you use, what organizations should consider before automating more of their work, and why clarity of thought may be one of the most valuable skills we can develop right now.In this conversation:Why Noelle compares a new AI system to a baby tigerWhat constitutional AI means and how it keeps systems aligned with your valuesWhy companies should evaluate value, risk, and complexity before choosing an AI use caseHow security, accuracy, and trust determine whether an AI pilot succeedsWhat founders and leaders should think carefully about before automatingWhy people may become less receptive to AI salespeople and relationship buildersHow custom GPTs and focused AI systems can solve specific business problemsWhy clarity of thought matters more than technical experience when building with AIAbout NoelleNoelle Russell is a multi-award-winning AI executive, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and Founder and Chief AI Officer of the AI Leadership Institute.She is a five-time Microsoft AI MVP and was named the number one agentic AI leader in 2025. Noelle has led teams at NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, and Amazon Alexa and is the author of Scaling Responsible AI and Custom GPTs.Connect with NoelleLearn more about Noelle RussellExplore the AI Leadership InstituteMentioned in this episodeConstitutional AI, Reinforcement Learning, AI Safety systems, System PromptingEU AI Act for Global NationalsMarbelism Agents, Custom GPTs, Claude Skills, and Google GemsIf you are excited about what AI makes possible but do not want to lose the trust, relationships, or values behind your work, this episode is for you.Explore eMerge Americas I’ll be attending the Miami AI Summit. Learn more and register to join me there.Stay connected with The AI MovementThe AI Movement Podcast, formerly How I AI, looks at what AI is changing beyond the technology itself: how we define our value, build businesses, lead, create, make ethical decisions, and ultimately how this shift is reshaping work, culture, and the lives we are choosing to build.Listener offerSave 5% on Leela Quantum Tech with code BROOKE. Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission if you purchase through this link, at no extra cost to you.How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast.LinkedIn: Brooke GramerWebsite: TheAIMovementPodcast.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only, not legal, financial, medical, business, technical, or other professional advice. Guest views are their own. Information may change, and accuracy, safety, or results are not guaranteed. Verify information and consult a qualified professional before acting. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The AI Movement, Brooke Gramer, and EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC disclaim liability arising from reliance on this content.