From Data Risk to AI Readiness

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with experts tackling the challenges shaping modern business. Valuable data can unlock huge opportunities, but only when organizations know how to use it responsibly. Today, we explore how AI is making privacy, data readiness, and responsible innovation more practical.

Joining us is Dr. Khaled El Emam, Founder and CEO of Woodway Assurance, Canada Research Chair in Medical AI, and Director of the Ottawa Medical Artificial Intelligence Research Institute. With more than 20 years in privacy enhancing technologies, Dr. El Emam shares how EviData is helping organizations assess risk and prepare data for responsible use.

Key Highlights

1. AI Ready Data: Understanding what makes enterprise data suitable for responsible AI use.
2. Automating Privacy: How multi agent AI workflows can streamline risk assessment and de identification.
3. Evidence That Matters: Why independent evidence can strengthen trust and unlock data opportunities.
4. Unstructured Data: Managing privacy risks hidden inside contracts, reports, and other documents.
5. Responsible AI: The practical first step toward accelerating innovation without compromising privacy.

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.