Insights Into Technology: Episode 23 ”Bugs, Breaches and Bot Takeovers” (AUDIO)

In this episode of Insights into Technology, we delve into the world of AI, exploring its security risks and compliance challenges. Host Joseph Whalen addresses the concerns raised by Meredith Whitaker regarding agentic AI’s need for extensive data access and the associated privacy vulnerabilities. We also discuss X’s massive cyberattack and the implications of Sean Plancky's nomination as the head of CISA, highlighting how these events underscore significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

The episode further explores the intricacies of human programmers in an AI-driven world, featuring insights from IBM's CEO on AI's role as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement. We round off with a fascinating historical journey of AI, from Alan Turing's groundbreaking ideas to today’s deep learning models, and the impact of AI on enterprises.