The Truth Behind AI Agents: Hype vs. Reality

AI is evolving fast, and AI agents are the latest buzzword. But what exactly are they? Are they truly intelligent, or just automation in disguise? In this episode, Caleb Sima and Ashish Rajan spoke to Daniel Miessler—a cybersecurity veteran who is now deep into AI security research.🎙️ In this episode, we cover:✅ What AI agents really are (and what they’re NOT)✅ How AI is shifting from searching to making decisions✅ The biggest myths and misconceptions about AI automation✅ Why most companies calling their tools “AI agents” are misleading you✅ How AI agents will impact cybersecurity, business, and the future of work✅ The security risks and opportunities no one is talking aboutQuestions asked:(00:00) Introduction(03:50) What are AI Agents?(06:53) Use case for AI Agents(14:39) Can AI Agents be used for security today?(22:06) AI Agent’s impact on Attackers and Defenders in Cybersecurity(37:05) AI Agents and Non Human Identities(45:22) The big picture with AI Agents(48:28) Transparency and Ethics for AI Agents(58:36) Whats exciting about future of AI Agents?(01:08:00) Would there still be value for foundational knowledge

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