Beyond Compliance: Building a Framework for Trustworthy AI

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Reggie Townsend, Vice President of AI Ethics, Governance, and Social Impact at SAS — a data and AI company celebrating 50 years in business. Reggie brings a rare commercial perspective to one of tech's most debated topics: how organizations can build and deploy AI that drives real business outcomes without sacrificing trust, fairness, or accountability. From his roots advising the White House's National AI Advisory Committee to developing SAS's four-pillar governance framework, Reggie makes the case that ethics isn't a constraint — it's a competitive advantage. Essential listening for business leaders, CIOs, and anyone navigating AI governance right now. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/