In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole.

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This exciting episode features Kodjo Hogan, an esteemed Information Security Risk Executive, as he joins host Alec Crawford on the "AI Risk Reward Podcast." Together, they delve into the transformative realm of artificial intelligence, examining both its promising opportunities and the challenges it presents in the realm of cybersecurity. The conversation offers listeners valuable insights into AI's impact across various industries, from its technical intricacies to its broader societal implications. Through thought-provoking discussions, the episode provides a comprehensive perspective on how AI is reshaping the la

Summary

Kodjo Hogan emphasizes the importance of focusing on what's important in information security while remaining aware of the surrounding environment, drawing on a parable from Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist".
AI's ability to perform psychological profiling and create personalized phishing scams is identified as a significant risk, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
The episode discusses how regulations, although essential, are often outdated by the time they are implemented, stressing the need for flexible and innovative approaches in cybersecurity.
Kodjo Hogan advises financial institutions to leverage generative AI for efficiency gains, like speeding up data analysis, while maintaining caution in its adoption.
The discussion touches on the potential of AI to eliminate jobs, suggesting that professionals need to continually upskill and adapt.

References

Books

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.
"Artificial Intelligence: A Guide to Intelligent Systems" by Michael Negnevitsky.
"The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win" by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford.

Movies

Amadeus.

Internet Resources

TLDR: (https://tldr.tech) - A curated list of current events in technology and more.
Wired: (https://www.wired.com) - A source for in-depth articles on technology and cybersecurity news.