Join Scott Hebner of theCUBE Research, principal analyst for artificial intelligence, and Christophe Bertrand of theCUBE Research, principal analyst for cyber-resiliency, data protection, and data platforms, as they explore the critical issues surrounding governance and compliance in the data and AI landscape. This episode, part of "The Next Frontiers of AI" podcast series, lays the foundation for the upcoming theCUBE's Governance & Compliance in the Age of Data & AI Summit, scheduled for September 27, 2025. In this insightful discussion, Hebner and Bertrand address the pressing challenges enterprises face in adopting AI technologies, emphasizing the importance of trust, transparency, and effective governance frameworks. Drawing on research from theCUBE Research, they outline four key areas of focus: trusted data identification, enterprise-wide data governance, explainable AI systems, and navigating a complex evolving global regulatory environment. The discussion also emphasizes AI's pivotal role in driving business transformation across various industries. The video highlights the growing demand for solutions that address the challenges of AI and the essential need for effective data and AI governance mechanisms. Bertrand and Hebner provide insights into how businesses can manage AI-related risks and the ongoing regulatory changes impacting AI deployments. They further discuss the pivotal role of their upcoming summit in sharing valuable insights and offering a platform for industry leaders to collaborate on these issues.