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A new episode of Leading by Association with Generation1.ca CEO Arundati Dandpani features Ashley Casovan, Managing Director, Center of AI Governance at the IAPP discussing AI governance, emphasizing its necessity in today’s organizations. She highlights the importance of human-centered approaches, ethical leadership, and AI literacy amid rapid technological advancements. The conversation underscores that responsible innovation involves both smarter systems and wiser management practices.
Generation1.ca will participate in the IAPP Canada Symposium 2026, focusing on the intersection of AI governance, privacy, and inclusion. The event highlights the importance of responsible AI deployment and workforce development. Generation1.ca emphasizes that effective governance should promote opportunities and equitable access, shaping a future where all communities benefit from technological advancements.
In March, I presented at ESOMAR’s LATAM Congress on the role of methodological innovation in responsible AI governance. My research discusses using ethically governed synthetic datasets to understand hard-to-reach immigrant groups. I address AI governance trade-offs and emphasize the need for careful strategic decisions to balance privacy, innovation, and social inclusion.
Join Generation1.ca for “Power Talks and Cocktails” on February 05, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM EST in honour of international data privacy day and week. This interactive webinar will address the implications of underrepresentation in data collection on marginalized communities, while fostering dialogue among leaders across various sectors on ethics, privacy, and trust in data practices.
The series Global Immigrant Stories of Careers and Community by Founder and CEO Arundati Dandapani showcases inspiring immigrant experiences. This chapter spotlights Aurie M. Escobar Ramsey’s journey. As an Executive Director and privacy attorney, Aurie discusses challenges in legal accreditation, her dual qualifications, the importance of networking, and the unique immigrant experience in Canada.
