Book Michael A. Echols
A former DHS cyber leader and creator of The Control Layer for AI™, Mike helps audiences understand what changes when AI starts making decisions — and what leaders must do about it.
Also represented by Gotham Artists.
Six talks, tailored to your audience.
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The Control Layer for AI™
Why control is shifting to the layer that determines outcomes — and the architecture to govern it.
Request this talkGoverning Autonomous Intelligence
What changes when AI acts on its own, and how to keep human authority in charge.
Request this talkArtificial Intelligence and Critical Infrastructure
AI in operational technology: when cyber risk becomes physical risk.
Request this talkThe Future of Cybersecurity
From securing systems to securing decisions — what security leaders must do next.
Request this talkLeadership in the Intelligent Enterprise
Leading people, policy and accountability when intelligent systems share the work.
Request this talkAI Governance, Authority, and Accountability
Asking the right questions before AI decides: “How do we know?”
Request this talkFrom the main stage to the boardroom.
Let’s not just participate in the future; let’s define it.
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Podcasts, interviews and press.
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