In AI We Trust? Governing High-stakes AI Before Regulators Step In

"In AI We Trust? Governing High-stakes AI Before Regulators Step In" is a breakout session scheduled for Monday, March 30, from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM EDT at the IAPP Global Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C. Organized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), this session aims to equip attendees with a comprehensive toolkit for governing high-stakes AI systems before regulatory interventions become necessary.

The session will cover key topics such as regulatory-ready templates, risk-tiered impact assessment models, fairness and accountability checklists, and vendor oversight clauses. Speakers will analyze recent AI failures, including issues with generative AI outputs, banned therapy tools, AI-driven fraud engines, and deceptive retail algorithms, to highlight governance pitfalls and strategies for addressing them. The discussion will also focus on embedding safeguards without hindering innovation, defending decisions under regulatory and public scrutiny, and extending oversight across vendor and partner ecosystems.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts, including Hope Anderson, Partner at White & Case; Taylor Galusha, Lead Privacy and AI Counsel at Chime; Marisha Pareek, Senior Privacy Counsel at DoorDash; and Tanya M. Richardson, Senior Fellow at the Future of Privacy Forum. These speakers bring a wealth of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance, offering valuable insights into managing high-stakes AI systems effectively.

This session is particularly beneficial for professionals involved in AI governance, data privacy, compliance, and risk management. Participants will leave with actionable tools and frameworks to reinforce resilience and ensure their AI systems remain compliant and trustworthy, thereby mitigating potential regulatory risks.

The IAPP Global Summit 2026 is the world's largest annual gathering of digital responsibility professionals, attracting top experts in privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law. The summit offers a platform for fresh ideas, practical solutions, and connections with peers and experts.