🎙️ How to Break Into AI Governance | Lunchtime BABLing
Ever wondered how to start a career in AI Governance, Responsible AI, or AI Risk Management? In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown is joined by COO Jeffery Recker and CSO Bryan Ilg for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about breaking into this fast-growing, high-demand field.

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro: What Is AI Governance and Why It Matters
01:11 – The Rise of Responsible AI and Evolving Terminology
01:50 – How AI Governance Became Its Own Career Path
03:38 – Breaking Into the Field: 3 Common Entry Points
04:52 – Getting Hired as an AI Governance Professional
06:06 – Expanding Your Current Role to Include AI Oversight
08:09 – Do You Need a Technical Background?
11:01 – Governance vs. Management: What’s the Difference?
11:40 – Systems Thinking and Understanding Algorithms
12:47 – Automating Human Judgment and Ethical Implications
15:01 – The Power of Prompting and Hands-On AI Use
19:21 – Building Credibility: Projects, Credentials, and Content
22:50 – Success Stories and Job Market Realities
24:59 – Join Communities and Commit to Long-Term Learning
29:52 – Skills That Matter: Systems Thinking, Critical Analysis
31:52 – Recommended Reading: Ethical Machines by Reid Blackman
34:10 – The Four Pillars: Risk, Language, Regulations, Governance
38:01 – Common AI Governance Job Titles and Industries Hiring
39:45 – Why Product Roles Are the New Hub for AI Governance
41:46 – Where to Focus: Regulated Sectors & Senior Roles
43:25 – Final Advice: Don’t Wait, Start Learning Today
47:15 – Niche Down to Stand Out in the AI Job Market
48:05 – Outro

📌 What You’ll Learn
🔵 How to transition into AI governance from different backgrounds
🔵 The core skills and mindsets employers are looking for
🔵 Why niche specialization can boost your career prospects

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🔖 Keywords
AI governance careers, responsible AI jobs, AI ethics training, breaking into AI, AI risk management roles, non-technical AI jobs

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