Shauli Zacks
Updated on: November 24, 2024
SafetyDetectives recently sat down with Sean Musch, the visionary founder and CEO of AI & Partners. With a deep passion for ethical innovation and extensive experience in risk management, Sean leads the charge in helping businesses harness the potential of artificial intelligence responsibly. In this exclusive interview, Sean shares his insights on founding AI & Partners, navigating the EU AI Act, and the critical role of their flagship product, Orthrus, in shaping the future of responsible AI governance.
What inspired you to found AI & Partners and how your experience contributes to the company’s vision?
Founding AI & Partners was driven by a passion to merge technology with ethical innovation. My extensive experience in risk management and governance guides our vision to help businesses harness AI responsibly. In combining expertise with forward-thinking strategies, we empower clients to navigate AI’s evolving landscape with confidence and integrity.
The EU AI Act introduces new complexities for companies working with AI. How does AI & Partners position itself to help clients comply with these regulations effectively?
AI & Partners specializes in demystifying the EU AI Act’s complexities, offering tailored compliance frameworks. Our legal and technical experts collaborate to assess risk levels, align AI systems with regulations, and provide in-depth training. We aim to streamline compliance, enabling clients to focus on innovation while adhering to new regulatory standards.
Your product, Orthrus, plays a significant role in risk management and AI governance. Could you explain how it helps companies integrate responsible AI practices?
Orthrus empowers organizations by embedding AI risk management into their operations. It offers AI system identification, self-assessment, and robust reporting capabilities. This ensures companies align with ethical standards and regulatory requirements, fostering responsible AI adoption. Ultimately, Orthrus helps build trust, mitigate risks, and streamline AI governance processes.
What are the most common challenges your clients face when it comes to aligning their AI systems with regulatory frameworks, and how do your services address them?
Clients often struggle with understanding regulatory expectations and implementing AI compliance in dynamic environments. We address these challenges by providing expert advisory services, practical toolkits, and e-learning courses. Our approach simplifies compliance, helping clients align their AI initiatives with evolving standards and minimizing potential risks.
With AI ethics gaining prominence, how does AI & Partners ensure its solutions promote transparency and accountability across the AI lifecycle?
We prioritize transparency and accountability by embedding ethical principles into our solutions. AI & Partners employs robust RegTech software, and comprehensive toolkits to ensure ethical compliance. Our commitment is to create trust in AI systems by promoting responsible practices throughout the entire AI lifecycle, from design to deployment.
What trends or developments do you believe will shape the future of AI compliance, and how is AI & Partners preparing to meet these emerging demands?
As AI regulations tighten globally, trends like real-time compliance, AI explainability, and risk-based frameworks will shape the future. AI & Partners is preparing by investing in adaptive compliance technologies and collaborating with regulators. Our proactive approach ensures we stay ahead of the curve, ready to support clients through regulatory shifts.
