Miami, Florida (Hexa PR Wire — May 27, 2026) —
Michael Peres sits down with Noah Kenney Founder and Principal Consultant of Digital 520 to unpack one of the most urgent conversations in technology today: how to govern AI responsibly without killing innovation. As a fractional CTO, AI governance advisor, author of Governing Intelligence, and leader across multiple organizations focused on responsible AI, Noah brings a rare combination of technical depth, economic thinking, and policy expertise to the table. Together, they explore the realities of privacy, compliance, regulation, and secure systems design in a world racing toward AI adoption faster than most institutions can keep up.
In the episode, Noah discusses why he created a five-layer AI Governance Stack and which layer he believes organizations are dangerously overlooking as AI adoption accelerates across industries. He breaks down the ongoing debate around whether regulation truly cannot keep pace with technology or whether that argument is often used to avoid accountability and oversight altogether. The conversation also explores how businesses can balance innovation, speed, privacy, and security while still deploying AI responsibly in regulated and enterprise environments. Drawing from his experience advising more than 50 organizations, Noah shares what real-world governance challenges taught him beyond theory and writing, including the importance of auditability, enforceability, and operational governance in the future of enterprise AI. He also explains why he intentionally built a career spanning consulting, research, policy, education, and media, and outlines how he would approach designing AI regulation from the ground up if given the opportunity.
About Noah Kenney
Noah M. Kenney is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Digital 520, a global consultancy focused on operationalizing AI governance, security, and privacy in enterprise and regulated environments. He has advised more than 50 organizations on designing AI systems that are compliant, enforceable, and audit-ready. Noah is the author of Governing Intelligence: Law, Privacy, Security, and Compliance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2026), a widely recognized AI governance textbook used across industry, academia, and government.
He also serves as Chief Scientist of the Disruptive AI Lab, where he focuses on applying AI in high-risk sectors including healthcare and critical infrastructure. His work includes developing AI systems capable of detecting pneumonia from chest X-rays in under one second with over 95% accuracy. In addition, Noah is President of the Ethical Tech Forum, hosts a leading AI podcast, and has spoken globally on AI governance, including at the United Nations Global AI Dialogue stakeholder meeting.
About Michael Peres
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a software engineer, entrepreneur, and journalist hosting The Michael Peres Podcast, featuring conversations with founders, executives, and innovators shaping the future of business, technology, and culture. Peres founded Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.
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