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Insights from Keith Harrison-Broninski, CEO of Collaboration Tools Ltd

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May

Insights from Keith Harrison-Broninski, CEO of Collaboration Tools Ltd

  • Defining safety as reducing risk “as low as reasonably practical.”
  • Building logical safety claims backed by real evidence through safety cases.

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Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and daily life—but are we managing the risks effectively? In this insightful conversation, Keith Harrison-Broninski, CEO of Collaboration Tools Ltd and author, returns to discuss why making AI “safe” should be a priority for everyone and how established engineering approaches can guide us.

02:22 | What Does “Safe AI” Really Mean?

  • Defining safety as reducing risk “as low as reasonably practical.”
  • Building logical safety claims backed by real evidence through safety cases.
  • Why users instinctively double-check AI outputs before trusting them.
  • The danger of “weasel words” like “AI-generated,” which shift accountability without improving safety.

05:21 | Why AI Is Different From Traditional Technology

  • AI may be “just another technology,” but its learning capability changes everything.
  • The challenge of unpredictable outputs and endless input combinations.
  • Understanding the “blacker box” problem—AI systems becoming harder to interpret and audit over time.

13:32 | Regulation Alone Won’t Make AI Safe

  • Governments and ISO standards are creating AI governance frameworks.
  • Why compliance can become a checkbox exercise instead of meaningful safety practice.
  • The importance of applying practical systems-engineering methods to AI deployment.

21:44 | Turning Complex AI Risks Into Clear Safety Cases

  • Real-world examples of using AI to simplify technical safety documentation.
  • Introduction to Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) for mapping claims, evidence, and assumptions.
  • Using Bow Tie Diagrams to visualize threats, hazards, and consequences.
  • Why iterative audits and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

28:57 | Engineers vs. “Move Fast and Break Things”

  • Contrasting startup software culture with engineering safety culture.
  • Why fail-safes, redundancy, and layered protection matter in AI systems.
  • The need for a stakeholder ecosystem approach involving builders, users, and regulators.

35:06 | Closing the AI Accountability Gap

  • Applying aviation-grade safety principles to artificial intelligence.
  • How AI-powered tools are making advanced risk assessment easier and more scalable.
  • The opportunity to democratize safety-engineering practices.

41:49 | Building “Super Communities” With Trustworthy AI

  • Keith Harrison-Broninski’s vision for communities empowered by responsible technology.
  • Creating trustworthy, community-supporting applications.
  • Why “tech for good” depends on safety, transparency, and accountability.

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  • Keith Harrison-Broninski is the CEO of Collaboration Tools Ltd, as well as an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and magician.
  • He is known for his expertise in AI safety, trusted engineering methodologies, and operationalizing international AI standards and regulations.
  • Throughout his career, Keith has worked on critical systems in air traffic control, defense, and enterprise technology, focusing on reliability and trust.
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