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Artificial Intelligence is moving fast—but privacy risks are moving just as quickly. In this episode of the Macro AI Podcast, Gary and Scott break down a role that’s quickly becoming indispensable: the Privacy Engineer for AI.
So what exactly is a privacy engineer? They’re the bridge between regulators and technologists. Their mission is to embed privacy by design into AI systems, turning complex laws like GDPR, HIPAA, California’s CPRA, and the EU AI Act into concrete technical safeguards. From minimizing sensitive data in training pipelines to stress-testing models for leaks, these engineers are the ones who make sure your AI is trustworthy, compliant, and resilient.
The timing could not be more urgent. The EU AI Act comes into full force in 2026, while in the U.S., the FTC is already forcing companies to delete models trained on tainted data. Without privacy engineers, businesses risk not just fines but also losing the very models they’ve invested millions in.
Gary and Scott dive into:
- How privacy engineers protect the AI lifecycle—from data collection to model deployment.
- Why businesses of every size need this role, with different priorities for startups, mid-market firms, and global enterprises.
- The ROI story: Cisco research shows a nearly 2x return on privacy investments, driven by faster sales cycles and stronger customer trust.
- A practical roadmap for building privacy capacity—starting small with guardrails and scaling up to ISO 42001 certification readiness.
- And new in this episode: the talent pipeline challenge. Where do you find these people? The best privacy engineers often start as ML engineers, security professionals, or graduates of specialized programs like Carnegie Mellon’s Privacy Engineering track. But supply is thin, so forward-looking enterprises are upskilling internal talent, partnering with consultancies, and competing aggressively to hire the rare hybrid who can talk about both differential privacy and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
The bottom line: Privacy Engineers for AI aren’t just compliance hires. They future-proof your AI investments, accelerate growth, and turn privacy into a strategic differentiator in an era where trust is the new currency.
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