This is a podcast episode titled, The Core Pillars of AI Governance. The summary for this episode is: <p>The rapid adoption of AI brings opportunities, yet new risks. Strong governance enables organizations to remain innovative while maintaining trust and protecting data.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jararowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jara Rowe</a> welcomes <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigoldman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jim Goldman</a>, Co-Founder of <a href="http://www.travasecurity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trava Security</a>, to discuss how clear oversight, board engagement, and high-quality data enable the creation of ethical AI that aligns with business goals.</p><p>They outline practical steps, common blind spots, and proven frameworks for trustworthy automation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>AI governance versus compliance in plain language</li><li>Why data quality shapes reliable machine output</li><li>How leaders and teams share accountability from policy to practice</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode highlights:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Today’s topic: AI Governance</p><p>(02:46) Governance reaches the boardroom</p><p>(04:09) Big shifts in NIST CSF 2.0</p><p>(06:01) Governance versus compliance explained</p><p>(07:45) Data quality risks in AI</p><p>(10:55) Core parts of a governance framework</p><p>(13:32) Roles and ownership across teams</p><p>(14:55) Designing ethical, transparent AI</p><p>(19:06) Proving accountability in decisions</p><p>(23:37) Easing public worries with openness</p><p>(26:41) Criminal abuse and law response</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the host:</strong></p><p>Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jararowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jararowe</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the guest:</strong></p><p>Jim Goldman’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigoldman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jigoldman</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Trava:</strong></p><p>Website - <a href="http://www.travasecurity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.travasecurity.com</a></p><p>Blog -<a href="http://www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/travasecurity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@travasecurity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p>