General Motors Co. has appointed Christina Montgomery, a seasoned legal professional from International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), as its new chief privacy and trust officer. This move comes following the retirement of Craig Glidden, GM’s longstanding general counsel.
Montgomery, a 30-year veteran at IBM, played a pivotal role in overseeing the corporation’s artificial intelligence (AI) governance, data, and privacy program. Her expertise in the field was further demonstrated when she testified before Congress regarding potential AI-related regulations. Moreover, she was a key member of the Commerce Department’s AI advisory committee during the Biden administration, as indicated by her appointment to the committee.
During her tenure at IBM, Montgomery chaired the AI ethics board, a multidisciplinary effort to frame and implement ethical guidelines for AI technology. Her transition to GM signals a strategic bolstering of the automaker’s privacy and AI governance capabilities, especially significant in the context of the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI and data privacy.
While an IBM spokesperson confirmed Montgomery’s departure, there has been no official statement on who will succeed her in the role. The move underscores GM’s commitment to addressing emerging legal and ethical challenges in AI, ensuring robust data privacy and trust measures under Montgomery’s experienced guidance. For further details, read more.