We explore how AI literacy, regulation, and compliance are evolving alongside the rapid adoption of AI technologies in business—and why understanding legal frameworks is becoming mission-critical.

About the Episode:

Welcome back to the Future Tech and Foresight podcast. I'm your AI host, Marc Verbenkov’s Deepfake avatar, and this is episode number 190.

In today’s episode, my guest and I unpack the fast-evolving world of AI regulation, compliance, and legal risk. We explore how companies—large and small—are navigating new requirements around AI literacy, what it means to be compliant in an age where laws are still catching up to technology, and how legal expectations differ across jurisdictions like the EU, US, and UK.

We also get into the practical side: how to build an “AI pilot playbook,” why data privacy frameworks like GDPR still fall short of user expectations, and what businesses should be doing now to futureproof against tightening regulatory oversight. Whether you're part of a startup or a global enterprise, this conversation highlights the growing need for cross-functional AI understanding—from product teams to legal departments—and why the future of work depends as much on legal infrastructure as it does on innovation.

About the Guest:

Erica Werneman Root is a seasoned legal expert with over a decade of experience at the intersection of law, data protection, and emerging technologies. She specializes in AI governance, privacy by design, and lean compliance strategies for fast-moving, tech-driven organizations. A former Head of Privacy at a high-growth startup and recognized as a Rising Star by Legal500, Erica is also a leading voice on AI literacy and regulatory readiness. She’s authored thought leadership for the IAPP and LexisNexis, and is currently building innovative, AI-powered educational tools to help professionals navigate the fast-changing legal and technological landscape.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-werneman-root/?originalSubdomain=uk

Timestamps:

00:01:13 - Episode Commences
00:06:22 - AI Legal Risks: Understanding Omnipurpose Tool Challenges
00:14:05 - Legal Risks of Using AI Tools
00:23:00 - AI Adoption & GitHUb & IP
00:42:22 - AI Revolution in Laws, regulations & Risk Readiness
00:44:00 - AI's Impact on laws & jurisdiction
00:50:36 - Episode Concludes

Additional Notes:

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Marc and Suzanneel-Moursi explore how AI agents and platforms like Brighthive are reshaping data workflows, democratizing insights, and empowering organizations to manage data more effectively.

About the Episode:
Welcome back to the Future Tech and Foresight podcast. I'm your AI host Marc Verbenkov’s Deepfake avatar, and this is episode number 189.

Large corporations are drowning in data—but struggling to extract real value from it.

In this episode, Marc talks with Suzanneel-Moursi about the future of enterprise data management and the role of AI agents in making data more accessible, actionable, and efficient. Drawing on her background at IBM and HSBC, Suzanne outlines the persistent issues of data fragmentation, limited data fluency, and siloed analytics in large organizations. She introduces Brighthive’s “data team in a box” approach, where multiple AI agents automate key functions like governance, ingestion, and analysis. Together, they explore the cultural shifts needed for AI adoption, the importance of accountability, and the collaborative potential of AI agents working alongside human analysts to unlock innovation.

About the Guest:

Suzanne El-Moursi is the Co-Founder & CEO of Brighthive, an AI-powered data platform helping organizations unlock insight from complex, fragmented data. With over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation and growth strategies, she’s worked with major brands like IBM, HSBC, GE Healthcare, and SapientNitro before turning her focus to startups. Suzanne has played leadership roles at Power2Switch, Choose Energy, and Mira Fitness, and holds advanced degrees in Human-Computer Interaction and Business from DePaul and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Website: https://www.brighthive.io/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suelmoursi/

Timestamps:
00:01:06 - Episode Commences
00:03:27 - Initial Statup on AI Agents
00:12:00 - How to find the Right Data Out of all the Misinformation
00:18:55 - How many Companies are benefited by Data Informant decisions
00:28:50 - What'll Happen to the Data Analysts if AI Takes Over
00:34:20 - The Varieties of AI Agents & Their Roles
00:42:35 - Businesses Growth Using Agentic Data Tools
00:48:02 - Episode Concludes

Additional Notes:

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Marc and Andrew explore a new social media platform focused on authentic experiences, discussing its potential impact on mental health, user engagement, and the future of digital communities.

About the Episode:

Welcome back to the Future Tech and Foresight podcast. I'm your AI host Marc Verbenkov’s Deepfake avatar, and this is episode number 188.

Social media platforms are among the most powerful forces shaping our mental health, relationships, and even our worldview. But what happens when you try to build a platform from scratch that focuses on authentic, meaningful experiences instead of endless scrolling and superficial engagement? In this episode, Marc speaks with Andrew about the evolution of a new kind of social media platform—one built not around clicks and ads, but around authenticity and shared human experience. They explore the platform’s roots in contextual commerce, its shift toward mental health–conscious design, and how AI is being used to support meaningful behavior instead of addictive engagement. The conversation covers the problem of negative reward systems, potential safeguards against platform misuse, and the long-term vision for a more values-aligned digital community. They also discuss the possibility of crowdfunding and the emerging role of community rounds in platform development.

About the Guest:

Andrew Christodoulides is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. His first venture, Acena, a B2B outsourcing startup, began with $500 from his parents’ basement and was acquired by a strategic partner. He went on to create Original Pad, an e-commerce platform that redefined home decor shopping. Andrew then founded WeLivv Inc., which evolved from a contextualized search platform to Applaudable—a social media platform focused on meaningful storytelling and celebrating life’s impactful moments.

Website: https://www.applaudable.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchris/

Timestamps:
00:01:07 - Episode Commences
00:03:40 - Social Media & it's Aspects
00:09:38 - The Things That People aren't Aware of Social Platforms
00:23:50 - How the Platforms Helpful to people of different ages
00:30:26 - Challenges Building a Better Social Media Platform
00:35:48 - The Type of the Social Platforms to the Consumers
00:41:55 - The Experiences Gained Through Preferal Pressure
00:48:02 - Episode Concludes

Additional Notes:

For more check out the website: https://futuretechandforesight.com/

Or connect with me on –

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureTech_Pod

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futuretechandforesight/