AI is advancing fast – but is it responsible?
In this must-listen episode, global AI expert Dr Rumman Chowdhury shares what you need to know about building AI systems that are fair, transparent and future-ready.
Key insights and questions include:
Is it too late to create a responsible AI environment?
What defines responsible AI?
Managing AI bias and ethical risk
The rise of sovereign AI
Workforce disruption: preparing for AI-driven change
Is AI the final frontier for humans?
Listen now.
Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia
Guest: Dr Rumman Chowdhury. She is CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, a nonprofit advancing community-driven AI auditing and evaluation. As the US Science Envoy for AI, Rumman engages in global AI governance efforts with a focus on emerging markets. Previously, she led AI ethics teams at Twitter and Accenture, pioneering enterprise-level AI risk mitigation tools.
Rumman is the CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, and she is speaking at this year’s CPA Congress.
Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.
CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:
Search for them in your podcast platform.
Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au
In an interconnected world, one trait is fast becoming a must-have skill for finance and accounting professionals. It’s cultural intelligence.
This episode explores how understanding cultural differences and adapting your approach can elevate trust, strengthen collaboration and deliver better business outcomes.
With expert-led insights, learn how cultural conditioning shapes trust and what strategies can help you lead with authenticity while respecting cultural norms.
Learn clear, actionable ways to embed cultural agility into daily practice – from client meetings to cross-border negotiations.
Key learnings include:
How to identify and manage cultural blind spots in finance and accounting
Practical strategies to build trust across borders and multicultural teams
Why hierarchy and communication styles matter in Asia-Pacific contexts
How culturally intelligent leaders navigate ambiguity and high-stakes decisions
Tips for balancing authenticity with cultural adaptability in global business
Whether you’re leading an international team, negotiating cross-border deals or simply aiming to sharpen your Asia capability, this episode will give you insights to succeed in today’s global finance landscape.
Host: Tahn Sharpe, INTHEBLACK Editor, CPA Australia
Guest: Charlotta Oberg, Program Director, Asialink Leaders Program, Associate Director, Capability Development at Asialink Business
Links:
Gain credentialed Asia insights and connections through the Asialink Leader Program.
And be inspired by Asia-capable leaders across sectors, including financial services.
Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.
CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:
Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au