Building Trust in the Age of Agentic Commerce (Episode 166) #DataTalk
Release Date: 06/04/2026
Building Trust in the Age of Agentic Commerce (Episode 166) #DataTalk
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Welcome to “Fraud Frontlines,” a special series within the DataTalk™ podcast, hosted by Kathleen Peters, exploring the latest trends in identity and fraud prevention. In this episode, , Chief Innovation Officer, Identity and Fraud at Experian, is joined by , Vice President, Global Industries and Solutions, at . They delve into the transformative impact of AI on commerce and the critical role of trust and identity verification in this evolving landscape. Farooq shares insights into Cloudflare's mission to protect the internet and AI agents, highlighting the importance of the Experian...
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Welcome to “Fraud Frontlines,” a special limited series within the DataTalk™ podcast, hosted by Kathleen Peters and dedicated to exploring the latest trends and strategies in fraud prevention. This episode features , Chief Innovation Officer at , who brings a wealth of experience from his roles at Google and Airbnb, as well as a background in criminology. Kathleen and Filip delve into the evolution of fraud, particularly how innovation and generative AI have transformed the landscape. Filip emphasizes the critical role of identity verification as a foundation of trust,...
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In this episode of #DataTalk, we welcome back , Chief Innovation Officer at Experian Decision Analytics, as we dive into Experian's annual . Kathleen gives us an in-depth look into the 2024 forecast, highlighting the role of generative AI in today's fraud landscape. She also walks us through the most prevalent types of fraud attacks and shares invaluable advice on how consumers and businesses can protect themselves against fraudsters. Kathleen is Chief Innovation Officer for Experian’s Decision Analytics business in North America. Kathleen and her team are continuously looking for new ways...
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Asian Americans in Tech: Ask-Me-Anything Panel (Episode 157) #DataTalk
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In this #DataTalk episode, we’ll hear from three Asian-American Experian leaders: Debbie Chamkasem, Vice President of Global Technology Programs, John Ken, Vice President of Customer Relationship Management, and Jimmy Cheung, Senior Vice President of Technology and Engineering. These leaders spoke at a panel to provide advice for those who are considering a career in tech. Together, Debbie, John, and Jimmy engage with their audience by answering questions about their views on Experian, as well as career advice, highlighting their talents and recipes to success.
info_outlineWelcome to “Fraud Frontlines,” a special series within the DataTalk™ podcast, hosted by Kathleen Peters, exploring the latest trends in identity and fraud prevention.
In this episode, Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer, Identity and Fraud at Experian, is joined by Farooq Sheikh, Vice President, Global Industries and Solutions, at Cloudflare. They delve into the transformative impact of AI on commerce and the critical role of trust and identity verification in this evolving landscape.
Farooq shares insights into Cloudflare's mission to protect the internet and AI agents, highlighting the importance of the Experian Agent Trust framework. Experian Agent Trust is a first-of-its-kind framework that establishes a secure, verifiable link between consumers and AI agents, bringing identity and accountability to AI-driven transactions.
The discussion explores the shift from traditional commerce to agentic commerce, emphasizing the need for a robust trust framework as AI agents increasingly participate in transactions. Kathleen and Farooq discuss the importance of Human-to-Agent Binding, which ensures continuity and accountability and the role of real-time threat intelligence in distinguishing trustworthy interactions from malicious ones.
Looking ahead, Kathleen and Farooq express excitement about the potential for AI agents to reshape commerce, while acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and innovation in building a secure, trustworthy ecosystem for AI-driven transactions.
Farooq Sheikh leads Global Industries and Solutions at Cloudflare. Farooq regularly advises the C-suite and Boards of Fortune 2000 companies on AI, security, and transformation topics. Farooq leads Cloudflare's efforts to build and scale industries with focus on how we engage marquee customers, how we drive thought leadership, and how we work with our customers and partners across C-suite and boardrooms.