Episode 6

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13th Dec 2023

AI Governance and Ethics in AEC

Sam Zolfagharian of YegaTech joins the show to talk about In this episode, hosts Randall Stevens and Evan Troxel are joined by special guest Sam Zolfagharian in a comprehensive overview of AI (Artificial Intelligence) governance and ethics in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.

Sam is the CTO at YegaTech and is an AEC Data & AI Strategy Consultant.

Today we explore various aspects of AI governance and ethics in the AEC industry. The episode begins by discussing the definition and importance of AI governance, address the ethical principles that should be considered in AI governance, emphasizing the significance of fairness, transparency, and accountability. Additionally, we explore the role of AI governance in the AEC industry, and we talk about the importance of implementing measures to minimize the risks associated with AI in AEC. Finally, we touch upon the best approach for establishing AI governance.

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The Confluence podcast is a collaboration between TRXL and AVAIL, and is produced by TRXL Media.

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About the Podcast

Confluence
The director's commentary track for AEC industry software development.
The Confluence podcast is the director's commentary track for AEC industry software. Go behind the scenes with us to learn how and why decisions were made in the creation of your favorite software for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

It's a collaboration between Randall Stevens of AVAIL and Evan Troxel of TRXL.

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Evan Troxel

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An industry-leading design and technology expert with a passion for connecting people, Evan is a licensed architect in California and is most well known for his podcasts that focus on the AEC industry.

He has over 25 years of experience in the practice and technology in the architectural profession working with large teams to deliver large public projects for clients. He now brings his experiences together on the Archispeak and TRXL podcasts, and now on the Confluence podcast.

Randall Stevens

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An AEC industry veteran with 25 years of software development, and sales and management experience, Randall offers a unique combination of expertise in software and graphics technology — coupled with a background and degree in architecture.

In 1991 he founded ArchVision, a software firm specializing in 3D graphics, specifically Rich Photorealistic Content (RPC). Through ArchVision, Randall has built an extensive network with the industry’s leading experts, architectural firms, and visualization software companies, which led him to product development of the AVAIL platform.