Do you think dashboards, slogans, and reassurances are evidence of responsible AI? Think again.

In a world flooded with "AI as your copilot," "innovation with guardrails," and "responsible by design," knowing what to question—and how to trace real accountability—has never been more critical. Not because machines are getting smarter. But because how good we are at:

• Spotting drift: noticing when values quietly fall out of sync with actions

• Asking for context: refusing to accept outputs at face value

• Practicing pause points: building intentional "slow gates" into fast-moving systems

• Amplifying dissent: making it safe and normal to challenge, red-flag, and request review

In “Decoding the Propaganda of Ethicswashing,” Christine uses research, real-world case studies, and, most importantly, the audience’s own experience to demonstrate how the most important reason to question isn’t to slow progress down. It’s to reclaim agency over the systems that shape our lives and work. This keynote is for everyone who isn’t ready to accept surface promises as proof. It can be customized to focus on how to question AI outputs, govern data ethically, or lead with alignment in an era of automated decisions.

The Values Drift Compass: A quadrant for navigating agency and accountability in automated systems.

Making Your Audience Think & Talk

Christine Haskell, Ph.D., is a cross-sector keynote speaker and author of three books, including Driving Data Projects and Driving Your Self-Discovery. Her published research in leadership journals and best-practice guides delivers practical ways to spot “values drift,” counterperformative governance, and build systems that serve people, not just process.

Known for making complex systems actionable, Christine equips audiences with tools like the Values Drift Compass to bridge the gap between organizational responsibility and the persuasive rhetoric of AI, tech, and leadership.

Every session is designed as a catalyst for real conversation: Christine turns big questions into practical moves, prompting leaders, teams, and educators to think aloud and explore shared responsibility. Whether keynote, workshop, or full-day seminar, she anchors your theme directly in the realities and decisions your audience faces.