1 June 2026
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Podcast: Is AI outpacing your governance? With leading AI expert Kay Firth- Butterfield

What leaders need to get right as AI accelerates with former Head of AI of the World Economic Forum, covering shadow AI, misuse and the governance frameworks GCs must put in place.







In this episode of Inside Tech Minds, Carly Gulliver speaks with Kay Firth-Butterfield, CEO of GoodTech Advisory and a leading voice in AI governance, about whether organisations are keeping pace with the rapid evolution of AI. Drawing on her experience at the World Economic Forum and advising global leaders, Kay explores why trust in AI is already under pressure and how gaps in governance, not the technology itself, are often to blame.

The conversation brings to life the real risks playing out inside businesses today, from “shadow AI” and employee misuse to hallucinations, reputational damage and legal exposure. Through practical examples, Kay highlights why governance must go beyond the CTO or General Counsel, requiring a joined-up approach across the organisation with HR playing a critical role in training and embedding responsible AI use.

The episode also sets out what good looks like: mapping AI usage, aligning to regulation, introducing cross-functional governance, and maintaining human oversight as AI agents scale. Essential listening for GCs, CTOs and senior leaders looking to balance speed with control and unlock AI’s value without compromising trust.

In this episode

This episode is hosted by Carly Gulliver, a Corporate Finance Partner at Addleshaw Goddard who advises organisations on complex digital, data and transformation programmes.

She is joined by Kay Firth-Butterfield, CEO of GoodTech Advisory and former Head of AI at the World Economic Forum.

Our technology expertise

Addleshaw Goddard is an international law firm advising businesses on their most complex legal challenges. Our technology specialists work at the forefront of cyber security, data protection, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and technology transactions.

We support organisations in managing cyber risk, responding to incidents, navigating regulatory scrutiny and unlocking the value of technology in a fast-moving and increasingly complex digital landscape.

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Kay Firth-Butterfield
Kay Firth-Butterfield
CEO of GoodTech Advisory and former Head of AI at the World Economic Forum