Expert Panel: 16 ways CISOs can lead the charge on ethical, compliant AI usage
Extracted from: 16 ways CISOs can lead the charge on ethical, compliant AI usage | 04-15-2025
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily operations, the need for strong governance grows alongside it. For many companies, that responsibility increasingly falls to the chief information security officer (CISO). But effective AI governance isn’t just about risk mitigation - it’s about building systems that are transparent, secure, and aligned with business and regulatory expectations from the start.
Below, the members of Fast Company Executive Board share how CISOs can help shape compliant, ethical AI adoption without stifling business innovation.
Shayne Fitz-Coy, Sabot Family Companies
SERVE AS ‘AI GUARDIANS.’
Chief Information Security Officers should act like “AI guardians,” making sure AI is safe, fair, and follows the rules. They use a “trust by design” plan to check fairness, how the AI explains its decisions, and if actions can be undone before letting it go live. By working with different teams early and reviewing often, CISOs can keep AI responsible, ethical, and reliable.
