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Chief AI Officer (CAIO)

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Definition

A C-level executive responsible for an organization's AI strategy and governance. The Chief AI Officer (CAIO) leads AI transformation, ensures responsible AI use, and aligns AI initiatives with business objectives. The CAIO plays a crucial role in EU AI Act compliance.

Expertise in practice

Zahed Ashkara, jurist and freelance AI & Privacy Consultant

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Zahed Ashkara

Freelance AI & Privacy Consultant, jurist

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Zahed Ashkara is an EU AI Act expert, AI governance consultant and Certified AI Compliance Officer. Through Praxikon he publishes explainers, tools and templates; through Embed AI he helps organisations with AI Act readiness, governance frameworks and evidence files.

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