Episode SummaryIn this episode, Richard Bird, Chief Information Security Officer at Singular AI, explains why the rush to adopt AI is creating new security risks and why getting the basics right is more important than ever. If you want to understand how AI is changing security and what you need to do about it, this conversation is essential.SponsorsThank you to our sponsors who make this show possible.→ Hampton North. Hampton North is the premium US based cybersecurity search firm.→ Sysdig. Secure the cloud the right way with agentic AI.Guest BioRichard Bird is the Chief Information Security Officer at Singular AI and an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. He has held key roles at JP Morgan, Chase, Ping Identity, and Traceable, and recently launched the podcast Yippee-ki-ai, focused on operationalizing AI in the real world. Connect with Richard on LinkedIn to follow his latest work and insights.Episode Timestamps00:00 The AI Adoption Crisis and API Security11:41 Corporate Showmanship and the Reality of Layoffs15:11 The Role of the Chief AI Officer: A Critical Examination20:11 AI's Impact on Security Dynamics26:10 The Dangers of AI in Security30:50 Economic Sustainability of AI Technologies41:40 AI Ethics: Real-World Implications45:58 The Future of AI: Optimism and Caution48:03 The Evolution of Security Landscape: AI's Role52:08 Intro Long - Final.mp4Referenced Thought Leaders & ArticlesRay Dalio (referenced for modeling rise and fall of empires)Chase Cunningham (Dr. Zero Trust, referenced as a thought leader)David Friedman article on AI economics (referenced for economic analysis of AI)Subscribe & FollowIf you found this episode useful, please share it and subscribe!→ Apple Podcasts→ Spotify.→ YouTube→ WebsiteFollow You Hosts:→ Conor Sherman: LinkedIn→ Stuart Mitchell: LinkedIn
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