AI Safety, Regulation & Governance

Shaping a Responsible AI Future: Architecting Ethical Frameworks and Safeguards for Trustworthy AI Deployment in a Rapidly Evolving Global Landscape.
AI assurance frameworks, HITL systems, safety audits, compliance mapping, and ethics-by-design toolkits
Subtopics:
• AI risk assessment frameworks
• Safety consulting services
• EU AI Act, NIST RMF readiness
• HITL architecture and override logic
• Trust communication and external disclosures

My Contribution: I actively contribute to the vital discourse on AI safety, regulation, and governance, recognizing the profound societal implications of advanced artificial intelligence. My research critically examines the dual-use risks of AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), addressing concerns around cybersecurity, privacy, and potential misuse. I develop comprehensive strategies and blueprints for establishing robust governance frameworks that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical deployment of AI across various sectors, from platform integrity to healthcare diagnostics, ensuring that AI development aligns with human values and societal well-being.

Publications & Patents:

Risks & Benefits of LLMs & GenAI for Platform Integrity, Healthcare Diagnostics, Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI Safety: A Comprehensive Survey, Roadmap & Implementation Blueprint

K. Ahi
arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.12088
2025
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Highlight: This comprehensive blueprint provides a critical assessment of AI's societal impact, offering a strategic roadmap for navigating the ethical, safety, and governance challenges of LLMs and Generative AI across diverse applications.
Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI in Cybersecurity and Privacy: A Survey of Dual-Use Risks, AI-Generated Malware, Explainability, and Defensive Strategies

K. Ahi
IEEE
2025
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Highlight: This paper meticulously surveys the escalating cybersecurity and privacy risks posed by LLMs, proposing robust defensive strategies and emphasizing the crucial need for explainability in AI systems for enhanced safety and trust.
LLMs and Generative AI for Platform Integrity: A Survey and Strategy Roadmap for Automating Review and Moderation, Detecting Abuse and Fraud, Enforcing Compliance, and…

K. Ahi
The 6th Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Conference (SVCC) supported by IEEE and…
2025
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Highlight: This research delivers a forward-looking strategy for integrating LLMs into platform integrity systems, addressing governance challenges by proposing automation solutions for content moderation, fraud detection, and compliance enforcement.
And finally, for your Category 7: Talks, Patents & News, which is primarily for patents based on the list you provided (you can add talks/news as you get them!):

🔷 7. Talks, Patents & News
Translating Innovation into Impact: Driving Real-World Solutions and Advancing the Frontier of Practical Technology through Patents and Thought Leadership.

My Contribution: Beyond academic publications, my commitment to innovation extends to tangible contributions that shape the technological landscape. My patent portfolio reflects a dedication to solving real-world problems, from enhancing critical imaging capabilities to developing novel consumer devices and AI-powered IoT systems. These patents underscore my ability to translate cutting-edge research into practical, defensible intellectual property that impacts various sectors. I also engage in sharing insights through invited talks and contribute to public understanding through news mentions.

Patents:

Method and system for enhancing resolution of terahertz imaging

K. Ahi
US Patent 10,783,612
2020
Cited by: 4
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Highlight: This patent provides a robust method and system for significantly improving the clarity and detail of terahertz images, offering enhanced capabilities for industrial inspection and security applications.
Mobile phone holder

K. Ahi
US Patent 10,900,608
2021
Cited by: 7
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Highlight: This patent introduces an innovative design for a mobile phone holder, showcasing practical engineering and user-centric design.
Unsupervised, Scalable Clustering, Pattern Recognition, and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)-Accelerated Contour Extraction from Challenging High-Variability Images Using Edge…

K. Ahi
US Patent App. PCT/US2025/027,065
2025
Cited by: 4
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Highlight: This pending patent covers a groundbreaking system for high-performance, GPU-accelerated image processing that enables highly robust and scalable contour extraction and pattern recognition in complex image data.
Method and system for enhancing resolution of terahertz imaging and detection of symptoms of COVID-19, cold, and influenza

K. Ahi
US Patent 11,510,586
2022
Cited by: 1
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Highlight: This patent outlines a novel method leveraging terahertz imaging for non-invasive detection of respiratory illness symptoms, providing a unique diagnostic tool for public health.
Anti-fog medical face mask and a device for preventing formation of fog on eyewear while wearing face cover

K. Ahi
US Patent 11,119,340
2021
Cited by: 1
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Highlight: This patent addresses a common challenge in healthcare and daily life by inventing an effective anti-fog solution for medical face masks and eyewear, enhancing usability and safety.
Wafer image defect detection and characterization for manufacturing process calibration

K. Ahi
US Patent App. 17/823,235
2024
Cited by: 3
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Highlight: This patent pending work details an advanced system for automatically detecting and characterizing defects in wafer images, which is vital for precise calibration in semiconductor manufacturing.
Artificial Intelligence Based IoT System for Managing and Optimizing Shopping Lists, Purchased Items, Shopping Visits, Delivery Schedules and Reducing Food Waste

K. Ahi
US Patent App. 17/959,289
2023
Cited by: 2
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Highlight: This patent application introduces an intelligent IoT system that optimizes consumer logistics and significantly contributes to reducing food waste through AI-driven management.
Artificial Intelligence Based IoT System for Managing and Optimizing Shopping Lists, Purchased Items, Shopping Visits, Delivery Schedules and Reducing Food Waste

K. Ahi
US Patent 11,461,825
2022
Cited by: 2
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Highlight: This granted patent describes an AI-powered IoT system designed to enhance efficiency in household management, specifically by optimizing shopping and minimizing food waste.
Cell phone connector

K. Ahi
US Patent 11,428,366
2022
Cited by: 2
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Highlight: This patent details an innovative design for a cell phone connector, demonstrating ingenuity in electronic component design.
System for Distributing Advertisements and Pay the Viewers

K. Ahi
US Patent App. 62/809,757
2019
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Highlight: This patent application proposes a novel system for advertisement distribution that incentivizes viewership, potentially reshaping digital advertising models.
Contour extraction of images with selection-based auto tuning

K. Ahi
US Patent App. 18/476,559
2025
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Highlight: This pending patent describes an advanced system for automating and fine-tuning contour extraction from images, providing critical precision for automated visual analysis.
Methods and systems for developing silhouettes, traditional-looking silhouettes, sunset silhouettes, removing shadows and objects, and improving the quality of sunset in images

K. Ahi
US Patent App. 17/163,568
2023
Cited by: (New patent application)
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Highlight: This patent application outlines innovative image processing techniques for artistic and practical enhancements, from generating various silhouette styles to improving photographic quality.
Method and System for Enhancing Resolution of Terahertz Imaging

K. Ahi
US Patent App. 17/023,356
2021
Cited by: (New patent application)
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Highlight: This patent application details a method and system for significant resolution enhancement in terahertz imaging, providing clearer insights for non-destructive testing and research.