Events, Courses & Seminars

Course

26th
February 2026

12.30 - 13.30

Generative AI risks

Location: Online

This one-hour session explores the risks associated with Generative AI through three lenses: the risks of not adopting AI, the risks of adoption and the threats posed by the malicious use of AI.

Participants will gain insights into AI governance, ethical considerations and cybersecurity risks. The session provides practical strategies to mitigate AI-related threats and ensure responsible implementation.

Suitable for
Financial services professionals including directors, managers, and decision makers.

Session content
Risks of Generative AI adoption.
Competitive disadvantages and inefficiencies from non-adoption.
Ethical, legal and security risks in AI adoption.
AI hallucinations and misinformation risks.
External threats: deepfakes, AI-powered cyberattacks, misinformation campaigns.
AI governance and compliance frameworks.
Responsible AI use and human oversight.
Mitigation strategies for AI risks.
Best practices for AI security and ethics.

Tutor

Sean Rafter

With over 20 years of experience in data roles, Sean specialises in managing and mentoring data teams, combining structured and unstructured data to develop prescriptive analytics.

Sean consults businesses on AI and ML. He is an authority on IT apprenticeships, particularly in AI, data, and business analysis, and currently oversees the Data & AI portfolio at BPP School of Technology, Estio, and Firebrand Training, focusing on product and program development.

He collaborates closely with marketing and sales teams to tailor training programs to client needs.