In this episode of AI Today, Jen Gaudet and Dr. Allen Badeau explore one of the most critical and often overlooked elements of artificial intelligence strategy in 2026: privacy by design, data governance, and regulatory compliance.

As AI adoption accelerates across industries, many organizations still approach privacy as a legal afterthought rather than a foundational architectural decision. This conversation breaks down why security, compliance, and ethical data management must be built into AI systems from the earliest planning stages. When privacy is ignored upfront, companies face increased risk, costly remediation, and long-term damage to trust.