Technology affects all our lives and yet the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other powerful technologies is concentrated in the hands of a few large tech companies. Today, organizations in both private and public sector face a rapidly shifting tech landscape amid intense competitive forces and increasing customer demands. Emerging technologies like AI are an enticing opportunity to improve efficiencies and drive revenue growth but they also present a tremendous risk due to hype that doesn’t meet reality, opaque and flawed products, skills shortages, and regulatory pressures. Lighthouse3 is a technology research and advisory firm based in California that helps global companies navigate the uncertainty of these technologically fraught times. Our firm provides training, workshops, and technology consulting, which includes development of protocols, policy, and governance frameworks for responsible adoption of recent technologies. We believe the pathway to responsible development and deployment of any technology requires a multi-disciplinary approach with perspectives from internal stakeholders as well as impacted users and communities.