Forbes May 31, 2025
In 2025, Gen AI adoption is transforming privacy, governance, and compliance frameworks across global industries. Here’s what privacy counsels are saying about Generative AI and its regulatory impact.
2025 has already thrown plenty of curveballs, and AI governance is no exception, diverging sharply from what many predicted just a year ago. Though broad AI adoption remains in its early phases, sectors like education and mental health are seeing noticeable momentum, especially in individual-facing applications and services. But things are shifting quickly.
“Prior to the AI Act coming into force, AI governance was fractured,” said Caitlin Fennessy, Vice President and Chief Knowledge Officer at the IAPP, formerly known as the International Association of Privacy Professionals. “Academics, civil society, and professional associations...







