Mrs. Durga Chavali

Trusting the Intelligence: Ensuring Human Oversight in Sensitive Industries

Abstract:

As Artificial Intelligence continues to permeate critical sectors like healthcare, finance, and energy, the stakes for safety, privacy, and trust are higher than ever. This keynote explores the imperative of human oversight when deploying intelligent systems in sensitive environments, with a focus on protecting Personal Information (PI) and Protected Health Information (PHI) from malicious actions and unintended harm. Drawing from real-world examples in healthcare, attendees will gain insights into risk mitigation strategies, governance frameworks, and operational controls that ensure AI augments human expertise without compromising security, ethics, or patient safety.

Profile:

Durga P. Chavali is a senior IT leader, AI researcher, and healthcare technology strategist with nearly 2 decades of experience in enterprise-scale digital transformation. She specializes in AI governance, cloud-based healthcare solutions, and ethical technology deployment, ensuring sensitive systems operate securely and reliably. Chavali is a published author, keynote speaker, and thought leader, guiding organizations in balancing innovation, trust, and accountability in critical industries.