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Responsible use cases exist for generative AI in compliance—if you plan carefully
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Organizations must move beyond abstract theory and truly measure their compliance culture, a panel of experts discussed during Compliance Week’s 2023 National Conference.
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Great connector Bill Burtis celebrated by colleagues as CCO of the Year
Bill Burtis, affable chief compliance officer of networking and cybersecurity solutions company Juniper Networks, was named CCO of the Year at the 2023 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
Amex GBT navigates tricky 2022 to win Compliance Program of the Year
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