Better Data, Better AI

For this episode of Human in the loop, we talked with Dux Raymond Sy (Chief brand officer, AvePoint) to explore why a foundation of trusted data is crucial in the AI era. We chatted about how to avoid data traps, how to prepare for a future full of AI assistants, and turn AI hype into real results without compromising trust.

What You Will Learn:

• Why trustworthy data is the foundation of effective and safe AI, especially as systems act autonomously.

• What “good data” really means; data you can trust, govern, and automate decisions with.

• How AI agents and multi‑agent systems amplify risk when data quality and controls are weak.

• Why visibility, ownership, and lifecycle management of AI agents are now critical.

• How to reframe governance as guardrails that enable people to succeed, not slow them down.

• Why human‑in‑the‑loop, monitoring, and kill switches are essential for autonomous AI.

• How different regions are approaching AI adoption and education, and what others can learn from them.

Guest bio

Dux believes technology is only as powerful as the people behind it. With 20+ years in enabling business and technology transformation, he has helped global brands turn complex digital transformation into simple, human stories that inspire action. As Chief Brand Officer at AvePoint and host of the #ShiftHappens podcast, he shares lessons from the frontlines of tech and marketing—where innovation meets people. His mission is to build trusted, human-centered brands that thrive in the AI era.

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