Aoife Whitford
Data and AI Governance Lead ScottishPower
Aoife Whitford Gordon is the Data and AI Governance Lead at ScottishPower, where she leads the development and implementation of Responsible AI strategy and governance across Retail, Networks, Corporate and Renewables. She oversees the governance of AI development, deployment, use, and procurement, translating principles into practical frameworks, ensuring innovation is underpinned by strong ethical, regulatory, and safety standards. With over seven years' experience in technical AI governance, safety, data protection, and regulatory compliance, alongside a decade in commercial and customer service roles, Aoife brings a pragmatic, business-focused approach to embedding responsible AI practices and building organisational capability and culture.
Responsible AI Summit Main Conference Day 2 - Tuesday 22 September
4:30 PM Afternoon Plenary Debate– Automation, Agency & Accountability: Where Is the Line?
As AI systems become more capable, organisations face a critical strategic question: is automation always the answer? What should be automated, and what should remain human? The line between efficiency and overreach is becoming harder to see, especially as “agentic” systems begin making decisions over time, not just executing predefined tasks. This plenary panel moves beyond technical definitions to examine boundaries. Where does useful automation end and risky autonomy begin? When does delegating decision-making create value, and when does it erode accountability, resilience, or trust? Leaders will explore not just what is possible, but what is appropriate, sustainable, and strategically aligned.
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