Who Holds the Bag? AI Liability, Accountability, and Governance in Practice

Virtual Lunch & Learn:
Who Holds the Bag? AI Liability, Accountability, and Governance in Practice

When AI systems fail in high-stakes environments: Healthcare misdiagnosis, automated loan rejections, algorithmic hiring bias, safety-critical industrial errors, who is accountable? Recent incidents in Australia and globally have made this question urgent, immediate, and unavoidable.

As part of the lead-up to the WA AI Hub's Responsible AI Governance Sprint (1-26 June 2026), this community meetup dives deep into AI liability and accountability, the practical, legal, and governance dimensions that every organisation deploying AI must address now.
Join WA AI Hub Co-Founder Josh (Adi Tedjasaputra), who will facilitate the Sprint, for an interactive discussion on:

What we will explore:

• Personal vs organisational liability when algorithmic systems cause harm: Who faces legal consequences?
• The critical role of auditable human authority in AI decision-making: Why "human-in-the-loop" isn't optional in regulated industries
• What robust AI governance frameworks look like in practice: From policy documents to operational reality
• Recent legal and regulatory developments (Australia, EU AI Act, US case law): Lessons for Australian organisations
• Building accountability into AI systems from design through deployment and monitoring
• How the Responsible AI Governance Sprint addresses these challenges: A preview of the 4-week programme

Who should attend:

• AI, ML, and data professionals working in regulated industries (health, finance, government, energy, transport)
• Legal, governance, risk, and compliance professionals navigating AI deployment
• Clinical, healthcare, and public sector technology leaders
• Product and technology decision-makers deploying AI at scale
• Anyone applying for or considering the Responsible AI Governance Sprint (applications open 1 April, close 15 May 2026)

This is an open, community-led conversation. We'll spend 30 minutes on key frameworks and case studies, then 30 minutes on your questions, real-world scenarios, and open discussion. Your questions and experiences are what make this valuable.

Format: Online (Zoom) | 60 minutes | Interactive Q&A encouraged
Registration required to receive access link.

Why This Meetup Matters Now:
The WA AI Hub's Responsible AI Governance Sprint (starting 1 June 2026) is designed for Technology Executives, Risk/Compliance Leaders, and Public Sector Professionals who need to operationalise AI governance in the face of Australia's evolving regulatory landscape:

• APS Chief AI Officer (CAIO) appointments required by July 2026
• WA Government AI Policy & Assurance Framework (January 2026) now operational
• National AI Policy shift from mandatory guardrails to technology-neutral regulation (December 2025)

This meetup provides a practical, case-driven foundation for anyone preparing to participate in the Sprint or build governance capability in their organisation.

Sponsors: CX INSIGHT