How can we use AI to protect and empower children in a rapidly changing digital world?

In this episode of The AI Social Club, host Margot Bletterie sits down with Maryam Ehsani, CEO and founder of Child Safe ME, ambassador of the AI Universal Council, and board member of ISPCAN (International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect).

With over 15 years of expertise in child protection and safeguarding, Maryam shares her vision on how AI can be both a powerful tool for education and safety, while also posing real risks if left unchecked.

This is a must-listen for parents, educators, policymakers, and tech leaders who want to understand how to balance innovation with responsibility when it comes to children and AI.

You will learn:

• How AI tools are transforming children’s learning experiences

• The role of AI in preventing online abuse and safeguarding children

• The biggest risks for kids growing up with AI, from deepfakes to cyberbullying

• Why parents must rethink digital literacy and “unlearn” old habits

• What schools, governments, and tech companies must do to protect the next generation

• Concrete advice for families on nurturing open conversations around AI

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Why Maryam brought AI into child protection

02:32 Positive opportunities of AI for children’s learning

05:50 AI tools for safeguarding and online safety

07:30 Key risks parents need to know about

12:45 Deepfakes, cyberbullying, and digital footprints

16:30 The role of schools in guiding children with AI

21:45 Governments and AI education from early age

23:58 Tech companies’ responsibility in child protection

26:50 From what age should children be introduced to AI?

32:00 What makes Maryam optimistic about the future

33:50 Final takeaways for parents, educators, and policymakers

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Is your AI strategy at risk because of outdated data governance? In this bonus episode of The AI Social Club, Joe Aoun breaks down why governance isn’t just a compliance checkbox—but the backbone of trustworthy, scalable AI.

Joe Aoun, data strategy leader and governance advocate, joins Margot to explore the often misunderstood but mission-critical role of data governance in the era of generative AI. Why do so many companies still get it wrong? And how can you move from rigid control to agile enablement—without losing trust, quality, or speed?

If you’re building AI responsibly, this is a must-listen.

🔹 You will learn:

• The real difference between data governance and data enablement—and why both matter
• Why traditional governance models fail in AI-driven environments
• How to create governance that’s usable, flexible, and doesn’t kill innovation
• What “AI governance” really means (hint: it’s not just a rebrand)
• The biggest operational mistakes companies make with data governance
• How to gamify governance and drive adoption through literacy and transparency

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction

01:15 What is data governance vs data enablement?

03:04 Governance as creating safe spaces for innovation

05:30 Why overregulation kills productivity

07:20 AI governance: evolution or distraction?

09:45 Why most governance policies fail

11:36 Operationalizing governance: roles, KPIs & tools

13:22 Three scenarios of GenAI adoption in companies

16:07 Agile, iterative governance in action

17:45 How to get employees to follow the rules

18:50 Closing thoughts: why governance is leadership

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Is your company truly ready for AI? In this bonus episode of The AI Social Club, Margot Bletterie sits down with Joe Aout to explore what “AI readiness” really means and why so many businesses are jumping on the AI bandwagon without a strategy.

They break down a practical framework to assess if your company is genuinely prepared to integrate artificial intelligence, not just technologically, but culturally and operationally.

If you’re considering launching AI initiatives or scaling existing ones, this episode is packed with clarity and great advice.

We discuss:

🔹 How to assess AI readiness across 4 pillars: strategy, data, technology, and governance

🔹 Why “AI for the sake of AI” fails and how to avoid it

🔹 Common pitfalls when moving from AI pilots to scalable solutions

🔹 Real examples of bad vs. effective AI implementation

🔹 Why strong use cases and executive alignment matter more than flashy tools

🔹 The right sequence from proof of concept to proof of value to scale

Whether you’re an AI lead, data strategist, or business decision-maker, this is your playbook to make AI actually work in your company.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction

01:15 What does it mean to be "ready" for AI?

03:00 The 4 pillar framework for AI readiness

07:45 When AI is the wrong tool for the job

10:51 Starting small with POC, POV and scale strategy

13:37 Should you rush into AI or slow down

15:41 How to sequence use cases for compounding value

18:12 From pilot phase to real AI impact

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