AI, Risk and Leadership in Africa
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept, it is already reshaping how organisations operate, compete and create value. Across Africa, adoption is accelerating, but without clear strategy, this momentum is introducing new and often unseen risks.
In this episode, Lelani Makarchuk, General Legal Counsel at dentsu SSA, is joined by Naomi Thompson, Founder & Managing Director of the Legal Innovation Summit at Catalynt, to explore what responsible AI adoption really means for today’s leaders.
Together, they unpack the balance between innovation and governance, examining issues such as reputational risk, client trust, data protection and the growing challenge of “shadow AI” within organisations. They also challenge the idea that efficiency alone creates advantage, highlighting why human judgement, creativity and oversight remain critical in an AI-driven world.
With Africa uniquely positioned to leap forward, the conversation looks at how organisations can lead with intention, build trust and adopt AI in a way that is both competitive and sustainable. Because in the age of AI, the real advantage is not the technology itself, it’s how wisely it is used.
In this episode, Lelani Makarchuk, General Legal Counsel at dentsu SSA, is joined by Naomi Thompson, Founder & Managing Director of the Legal Innovation Summit at Catalynt, to explore what responsible AI adoption really means for today’s leaders.
Together, they unpack the balance between innovation and governance, examining issues such as reputational risk, client trust, data protection and the growing challenge of “shadow AI” within organisations. They also challenge the idea that efficiency alone creates advantage, highlighting why human judgement, creativity and oversight remain critical in an AI-driven world.
With Africa uniquely positioned to leap forward, the conversation looks at how organisations can lead with intention, build trust and adopt AI in a way that is both competitive and sustainable. Because in the age of AI, the real advantage is not the technology itself, it’s how wisely it is used.
