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Staying in the Driver’s Seat: Ethical AI and Leadership in Practice - EP02

Staying in the Driver’s Seat: Ethical AI and Leadership in Practice - EP02

The In-Between Tech and Trust Podcast vor 1 Jahr

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“Slow trust builds faster futures.”

with Stefan Schoepfel, Founder of the Value AI Institute

In this episode of the in-between trust podcast, Eva Simone
Lihotzky speaks with Stefan Schoepfel, founder of
the Value AI Institute, about how we lead—and trust—in an
era shaped by intelligent systems. They explore what it means to
embed ethical principles, emotional intelligence,
and leadership clarity into AI development and
deployment.

Stefan shares why trust must take a much larger space in the
conversation, how unlearning linear thinking unlocks innovation,
and how responsibility must move beyond compliance toward genuine
accountability. From governance to culture, this episode is a
call to stay human—and stay in the driver’s seat.

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Takeaways

Trust is foundational for user acceptance and systemic
success.

Ethical principles must guide both design and deployment.

AI leadership requires emotional intelligence and clear
oversight.

Organizations must embed ethics into processes—not just
policies.

Responsible tech can support sustainability and the societal
good.

Unlearning linear thinking is key to adapting and leading.

Ongoing trust-building requires visibility and cultural
buy-in.

AI systems must always include human-in-the-loop safeguards.

Compliance should enable—not hinder—innovation.

Don’t let tech steer blindly—stay in control.

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️ Sound Bites

“Trust needs to take a much larger space.”

“AI must comply with ethical principles.”

“Stay in the driver's seat with technology.”

“Unlearning is as vital as innovation.”

“Leadership in AI means embracing ambiguity.”

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️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Trust and AI

02:21 – The Value AI Institute: Mission and Goals

05:28 – The Importance of Trust in AI

09:46 – Ethical Principles and Responsible AI Design

11:20 – Implementing Ethical AI in Organizations

14:06 – The Role of Leadership in AI Systems

16:20 – Building Trust in Teams and Systems

18:07 – Navigating Leadership Challenges with AI

19:24 – The Impact of AI on Ethical Usage

22:50 – AI for Societal Good and Sustainability

25:45 – Unlearning Linear Thinking in AI

28:19 – Embracing Ambiguity in AI Leadership

29:33 – Key Takeaways on Technology and Trust

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Keywords

AI, trust, ethical AI, Value AI Institute, leadership,
responsible tech, societal good, emotional intelligence,
organizational culture, ambiguity, unlearning, governance