Data & AI: innovation, risks, privacy
Explore how to ensure compliant and trustworthy AI by addressing privacy, ethical, and regulatory challenges. Learn to manage risks, enable responsible data sharing, and leverage unstructured and crowdsourced data for innovative business opportunities.
Presentation of the program
The recent technological advances offer manifold opportunities for data- and AI-driven innovations. To fully benefit from these innovations, companies need to consider data privacy, ethical principles and comply with an increasing number of data- and AI related regulations (for instance, the EU GDPR and the Swiss data protection regulation, the EU Data Act and the EU AI Act).
This Module 4 addresses the privacy, ethical and other risks associated with data and presents approaches to achieve compliant and trustworthy AI. Because data- and AI-driven innovation often extends across business ecosystems, the module also discusses the challenges and opportunities of data sharing and the use of external data. Participants will also explore privacy-related challenges in AI and how to make use of the increasing amount of unstructured and crowdsourced data for innovative business use cases.
Learning objectives
- (Future) Chief Data Officers (CDOs), senior managers and executives who are launching data initiatives.
- Analyze the regulatory landscape around data and AI and evaluate approaches for achieving compliant and trustworthy AI.
- Explore the potential of unstructured and crowdsourced data and understand data privacy challenges.
Target audience
- Identify and manage the risks (managerial, organizational and ethical) that come with data-driven decision making.
- Business intelligence (BI) and data managers, data engineers and data architects who want to manage successful data-driven transformation.
- Data champions and executives in business lines (HR, Marketing, Operations, …) who want to become more data and analytics-savvy.
About the program
This short program Data & AI: innovation, risks, privacy was built for professionals seeking to learn about fundamental concepts and then practice them trough practical exercises. There is a strong emphasis on practical application supported by academic excellence, with the use of exercises and break-out groups, industry examples and guest speakers. The fundamental notions will be presented beforehand, then supplemented and illustrated by numerous practical exercises based on real cases .
This approach will allow the participants to deploy the concepts presented during the course as well as forging a strong analytical mindset to tackle future challenges they might face on .
our speakers
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Program's sessions
- full dates
- 14, 15, 16 and 17 September 2026
- language
- English
- registration
- Before 13 August 2026
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What are the enrollment requirements for the CAS Data Science & Management modules?
The first module is open to all without prerequisites and serves as the natural entry point to the program. The second and third modules require having previously completed the first one. The fourth module is only offered as part of the full CAS program, allowing participants to get the most out of it.
How do I use AI without putting my company at risk?
The program helps you identify the main risks associated with data and AI: reputational, compliance, and organizational. You learn to structure a responsible approach from the very design phase of your projects. This foresight strengthens the robustness and credibility of your initiatives.
What rules do I need to follow with data and AI?
The module clarifies the major regulatory frameworks and their practical implications. You understand the requirements around data protection and compliance. This understanding supports safer decision-making.
How do I ensure trustworthy AI?
You explore the principles of ethics and transparency as applied to AI. The program helps you implement practices that promote accountability and traceability. This approach builds trust with customers and partners.
How do I manage data confidentiality challenges?
You work on the risks related to data collection, sharing, and usage. The module gives you reference points for protecting sensitive information. This vigilance limits breaches and penalties.
Is it possible to innovate while respecting privacy?
Yes. The program shows how to reconcile innovation and compliance. You learn to integrate data protection into the design phase of your projects. This integration makes innovation more sustainable.
How do I share data with partners securely?
You analyze the challenges of data sharing within business ecosystems. The module offers approaches for managing these exchanges responsibly. This structure reduces risk while fostering collaboration.
What about unstructured data or crowdsourced data?
The program explores their potential for creating new use cases. You also understand the specific confidentiality challenges they present. This dual perspective helps you leverage these data sources with discernment.
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- full dates
- 14, 15, 16 and 17 September 2026
- language
- English
- registration
- Before 13 August 2026