The AI Precipice: An Executive Guide to Balancing AI Innovation and Safety
Autor Cathy Cobey, Cindy Gordonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 6 mai 2026
As a result, leaders must reevaluate their strategies, focusing on maximizing benefits while curtailing unnecessary costs. This book emphasizes the importance of carefully integrating humans into AI processes and introduces a robust leadership framework that prioritizes innovation without compromising safety. Diverse industry examples offer rich insights into pathways for striking a balance between advancing AI capabilities and mitigating potential risks.
This book equips leaders with the tools to navigate the complexities of AI responsibly. It sheds light on often-overlooked topics in major AI literature, including in-depth discussions on strategic scenarios, risks and controls, legal frameworks, and effective measurement systems.
Offering a wealth of strategic and operational insights from credible sources, this authoritative resource is indispensable for senior executives aiming to design, develop, and implement successful AI initiatives within their organizations.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781041020196
ISBN-10: 1041020198
Pagini: 324
Ilustrații: 36
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1041020198
Pagini: 324
Ilustrații: 36
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
Postgraduate and Professional Practice & DevelopmentCuprins
SECTION 1: The Courage Needed For Balanced AI CHAPTER 1: Redefining our Relationship with Machines CHAPTER 2: Establishing Responsible AI from Day One CHAPTER 3: Demystifying the Magic of AI CHAPTER 4: Iterating AI from Concept to Reality CHAPTER 5: AI is More than Just Models CHAPTER 6: Battling AI Breaches and Adversarial Attacks SECTION II: Roadmap To Achieving Responsible AI CHAPTER 7: The Tug-of-War between AI Innovation and Safety CHAPTER 8: Aligning Corporate Profit and Purpose CHAPTER 9: Targeting the Risks that Truly Matter CHAPTER 10: Cost-Efficient Controls with Maximum Impact CHAPTER 11: Maintaining Stakeholder Trust and Confidence CHAPTER 12: The Art of Data-Driven AI Monitoring CHAPTER 13: Future-Proofing AI with Scenario Planning SECTION III: Utopia Or Dystopia? The Future of AI CHAPTER 14: Building Utopia CHAPTER 15: Avoiding Dystopia CHAPTER 16: Leading with a Thriving Mindset APPENDIX
Notă biografică
Cathy Cobey, FCPA is the EY Global Responsible AI Leader for Assurance. She works with global organizations to build trust and confidence in their AI systems and has spent her career navigating the intersection between technological and societal implications of transformation. She serves on several technical advisory committees to develop industry and regulatory standards for AI governance and assurance.
Cindy Gordon, ICD.D. is the CEO of SalesChoice Inc., an AI SaaS and AI advisory company. She is an AI digital transformation leader guiding numerous global organizations on balancing AI innovation and safety. She has prior executive and partner experience with Accenture, Xerox, and Citicorp. She teaches AI Strategy and Ethics at the United States AI Institute and George Brown College. She has an honorary AI doctorate and MIT AI strategy certifications. She is also a certified ICD.D. board director and advises many AI companies.
Cindy Gordon, ICD.D. is the CEO of SalesChoice Inc., an AI SaaS and AI advisory company. She is an AI digital transformation leader guiding numerous global organizations on balancing AI innovation and safety. She has prior executive and partner experience with Accenture, Xerox, and Citicorp. She teaches AI Strategy and Ethics at the United States AI Institute and George Brown College. She has an honorary AI doctorate and MIT AI strategy certifications. She is also a certified ICD.D. board director and advises many AI companies.
Recenzii
“The AI Precipice strikes a rare balance between practical insight and strategic depth. Cathy and Cindy have crafted a must-read - and a valuable reference - for everyone from AI students to boardroom leaders navigating innovation and safety.”
Biren Agnihotri, Chief Technology Officer, EY Canada
“It is time for business leaders to take an active role in how we balance innovation and opportunity with the potential existential threat of AI. Cindy and Cathy lay out a thoughtful framework that will guide you in how to navigate the complexities of AI and make informed choices.”
Sonia Baxendale, President & CEO, Global Risk Institute in Financial Services (GRI)
“The AI Precipice dives into the formidable landscape of artificial intelligence, charting its rapid development, thrilling opportunities, and critical risks. This inspiring book delivers practical guidance for advancing AI responsibly and tackling new challenges head-on, making it a valuable resource for anyone eager to explore the current landscape of AI."
Danielle Crop, EVP of Digital Strategy and Alliances, WNS and Former Chief Data Officer, AMEX
“Both the value and risks of AI are increasingly real. The AI Precipice is an excellent guide to achieving the value and managing the risks of this powerful technology. At a time when the US government and some vendors seem to be operating without AI guardrails, I’m grateful for the insights of these two brilliant Canadians.”
Thomas H. Davenport, Distinguished Professor, Babson College and Research Fellow, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, Author of All In on AI, Working with AI, The AI Advantage, and Agentic AI
“A remarkable book that deepens AI awareness, strengthens literacy, and builds trust. An essential resource for those advancing their expertise in governance, leadership and technology.”
Tony Gaffney, Special Advisor to the Chair and Former CEO, Vector AI Institute
“In The AI Precipice, Cobey and Gordon brilliantly knit together skeins of knowledge spun from their profound personal experience in developing and implementing AI technologies. They offer accessible, deep explanations of AI technologies for non-expert readers, coupled with ethics-driven yet optimistic AI adoption scenarios of those technologies with cogent risk assessments.”
Dr. Sara Diamond, President Emerita, University Research Chair, AI Researcher, OCAD University
“In The AI Precipice, Cobey and Gordon provide a guide for leaders at the forefront of the AI revolution, offering a pragmatic framework for balancing innovation with the critical need for robust governance. This book is an essential read for any executive, offering a clear-eyed view of the risks and a strategic roadmap to harnessing AI's power responsibly. It articulates the pivotal choices leaders must make to navigate the complexities of AI, ensuring we steer towards a future of opportunity, not peril.”
Dr. Yannick Lallement, Chief AI Data Scientist, Bank of Nova Scotia, and Chief AI Data Scientist, SalesChoice Inc.
“The AI Precipice is a must read for leaders who want to understand enough about AI to prioritise its usage for innovation and value creation, including the required investments in refreshing existing governance, processes and safeguards. Executives can use the book as a guide to embed ethics and drive trust every step of the way, from investment to divestment of their AI portfolio. It is a timely addition to every executive’s bookshelf given the pace of change in data and technology.”
Anne-Marie Hubert, C.M., C.Q, FCPA, LL. D., senior fellow, CIRANO
“In the frenetic race to AI domination and innovation, the need to factor in responsible design early and consistently cannot be underestimated. The AI Precipice is an excellent resource for leaders to understand the opportunity, risks, and safety strategies to unleash the power of AI without societal harm or brand damage. I appreciated the many frameworks to understand the history of AI, prioritize use cases, and assess risks.”
Cindi Howson, Host of The Data Chief Podcast and Chief Data and AI Strategy Officer, ThoughtSpot
Biren Agnihotri, Chief Technology Officer, EY Canada
“It is time for business leaders to take an active role in how we balance innovation and opportunity with the potential existential threat of AI. Cindy and Cathy lay out a thoughtful framework that will guide you in how to navigate the complexities of AI and make informed choices.”
Sonia Baxendale, President & CEO, Global Risk Institute in Financial Services (GRI)
“The AI Precipice dives into the formidable landscape of artificial intelligence, charting its rapid development, thrilling opportunities, and critical risks. This inspiring book delivers practical guidance for advancing AI responsibly and tackling new challenges head-on, making it a valuable resource for anyone eager to explore the current landscape of AI."
Danielle Crop, EVP of Digital Strategy and Alliances, WNS and Former Chief Data Officer, AMEX
“Both the value and risks of AI are increasingly real. The AI Precipice is an excellent guide to achieving the value and managing the risks of this powerful technology. At a time when the US government and some vendors seem to be operating without AI guardrails, I’m grateful for the insights of these two brilliant Canadians.”
Thomas H. Davenport, Distinguished Professor, Babson College and Research Fellow, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, Author of All In on AI, Working with AI, The AI Advantage, and Agentic AI
“A remarkable book that deepens AI awareness, strengthens literacy, and builds trust. An essential resource for those advancing their expertise in governance, leadership and technology.”
Tony Gaffney, Special Advisor to the Chair and Former CEO, Vector AI Institute
“In The AI Precipice, Cobey and Gordon brilliantly knit together skeins of knowledge spun from their profound personal experience in developing and implementing AI technologies. They offer accessible, deep explanations of AI technologies for non-expert readers, coupled with ethics-driven yet optimistic AI adoption scenarios of those technologies with cogent risk assessments.”
Dr. Sara Diamond, President Emerita, University Research Chair, AI Researcher, OCAD University
“In The AI Precipice, Cobey and Gordon provide a guide for leaders at the forefront of the AI revolution, offering a pragmatic framework for balancing innovation with the critical need for robust governance. This book is an essential read for any executive, offering a clear-eyed view of the risks and a strategic roadmap to harnessing AI's power responsibly. It articulates the pivotal choices leaders must make to navigate the complexities of AI, ensuring we steer towards a future of opportunity, not peril.”
Dr. Yannick Lallement, Chief AI Data Scientist, Bank of Nova Scotia, and Chief AI Data Scientist, SalesChoice Inc.
“The AI Precipice is a must read for leaders who want to understand enough about AI to prioritise its usage for innovation and value creation, including the required investments in refreshing existing governance, processes and safeguards. Executives can use the book as a guide to embed ethics and drive trust every step of the way, from investment to divestment of their AI portfolio. It is a timely addition to every executive’s bookshelf given the pace of change in data and technology.”
Anne-Marie Hubert, C.M., C.Q, FCPA, LL. D., senior fellow, CIRANO
“In the frenetic race to AI domination and innovation, the need to factor in responsible design early and consistently cannot be underestimated. The AI Precipice is an excellent resource for leaders to understand the opportunity, risks, and safety strategies to unleash the power of AI without societal harm or brand damage. I appreciated the many frameworks to understand the history of AI, prioritize use cases, and assess risks.”
Cindi Howson, Host of The Data Chief Podcast and Chief Data and AI Strategy Officer, ThoughtSpot
Descriere
The AI Precipice fills a significant gap by providing an executive leadership guide to balancing innovation and safety. The book emphasizes the importance of carefully integrating humans into AI processes and introduces a robust leadership framework that prioritizes innovation without compromising safety.