Meeting/Event Information

What HR Leaders Need to Know About AI Safety & Compliance
John Rood, AI Governance & Safety Specialist

** VIRTUAL ONLY EVENT **

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 9:30-10:30 
Place:  VIRTUAL 

AI is already influencing hiring, performance management, and employee decisions — often faster than organizations are prepared for. As AI tools become more common in the workplace, HR leaders are being asked to balance innovation with responsibility, fairness, compliance, and trust.

John Rood, specialist in AI governance and safety and founder of Proceptual, will lead this practical conversation on the real risks and responsibilities tied to AI in HR. We’ll explore issues like algorithmic bias, unintended discrimination, employee trust, and the rapidly evolving legal landscape — along with actionable steps HR professionals can take now to use AI more responsibly and effectively.

Objectives:

1. The safety challenges around implementation of AI -- particularly the challenges of bias
2. The regulatory and compliance challenges facing HR leaders regarding AI
3. The steps HR leaders should take now to implement AI safely and legally

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
John Rood, AI Governance & Safety Specialist

John Rood is the Founder of Proceptual, where he specializes in AI governance and safety. He teaches these subjects at Michigan State University and the University of Chicago, sharing his expertise with generations of leaders. As a Certified AI Systems Auditor, John has conducted AI audit, governance, and training projects for a diverse range of organizations, from Global 50 corporations to innovative startups.