In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, 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.

Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.

In episode 14 of AI Risk Reward, Alec Crawford interviews Yagub Rahimov, Founder and CEO of Polygraf. Yagub discusses privacy in AI, trust in AI, and the journey that led him to his current role. He shares his early experiences in trading and then the AI space.

Yagub emphasizes the importance of understanding the privacy implications of AI and the need for trustworthiness in AI-generated content. He introduces Polygraf as a tool that detects AI-generated content and provides transparency on its origin and data sources. Yagub also highlights the importance of privacy in AI and the need for responsible AI governance. He shares his concerns about the flaws in AI tools and the potential risks of AI in the future. Additionally, Rahimov talks about his role as a program advisor at Texas A&M and the importance of teaching AI governance to students.

Links

AI Content Detection: https://polygraf.ai/ai-content-detector

AI Governance: https://polygraf.ai/ai-governance

Contact us: https://polygraf.ai/contact

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In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, 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.

Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.

In episode 13 of AI Risk Reward, Alec Crawford interviews Elie Bursztein, Cybersecurity and AI Research Lead at Google DeepMind. They discuss Elie's early experiences with computers, magic tricks, and his art foundation, https://etteilla.org/en/. They also touch on the Culture series by Ian Banks and Elie's PhD thesis on game theory applied to network security. Elie discusses his journey from engineering to research and his experiences at Google. He emphasizes the importance of resilience and the ability to adapt in the face of challenges. Elie also delves into the current state of cybersecurity for large language models, highlighting the need for basic security practices and the challenges of aligning models with ethical standards. He concludes by discussing the potential of AI in finding and patching vulnerabilities.

Books/Movies/References

• The Culture Series by Ian Banks
• The Art of Magic Tricks

In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, 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.

Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com

Peter Voss, CEO and Chief Scientist of AIGO, discusses his journey in the field of AI and the development of AGI. He shares his experience in programming chips and developing software, as well as his passion for AI and cognitive intelligence. Voss explains the three waves of AI and where his work fits in the spectrum. He also talks about the applications of AI agents and the challenges in making interactions with AI more intuitive and effective. Voss shares his thoughts on AI governance, ethical questions in AI, and the potential benefits of AGI for humanity.

References

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vosspeter/

Company: https://aigo.ai/

Direct Path to AGI: https://aigo.ai/insa-integrated-neuro-symbolic-architecture/

Books/Movies

"The Mind's Eye" by Douglas Hofstadter and Daniel Dennett.

"The Singularity is Nearer" by Ray Kurzweil

"Short Circuit", feature length movie

In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, 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.

Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com

Gerald Leonard, CEO of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, discusses his journey as a professional musician and entrepreneur. Gerald shares his career journey, including his transition from music to IT and his current work as a consultant and author. He highlights the importance of productivity intelligence and how AI can be used to enhance productivity. Gerald provides insights into the ethical considerations of AI and shares advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He also discusses the underrated aspects of being an angel investor, speaking at a TEDx event, and the movie '42' about Jackie Robinson.

Titles

Books

- Cultures Is the Bass by Gerald J. Leonard

- Workplace Jazz by Gerald J. Leonard

- A Symphony of Choices by Gerald J. Leonard

- 1001 Ways to Market Your Book by John Kremer

- The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt

- AI 2041 by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan

Other

- Productivity Smarts podcast by Gerald J. Leonard

- Ted Lasso (TV series)

Artists

- Marcus Miller

- Victor Wooten

- Stanley Clarke

- Jaco Pastorius

- Louis Johnson

- Earth, Wind & Fire

- Commodores

- Buddy Rich Orchestra

- Mike Rayburn

In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, 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.

Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com

Scott McKinney, partner at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati PC and co-founder of their global AI practice, discusses his journey with computers, his decision to go to law school, and the impact of books like 'A Brief History of Time' on his interest in learning. He also talks about the use of AI in the legal field, including the development of an AI tool for contract writing and negotiation. Scott shares his insights on AI governance at big companies, the current state of AI regulation in the US, and ethical considerations in AI. He concludes with advice for CEOs adopting AI and undergrads interested in AI.

Takeaways

• After majoring in computer science, Scott decided to go to law school because he realized that being a coder all day every day was not for him.
• Scott's law firm has developed an AI tool for contract writing and negotiation, which helps companies streamline the review process and come up with proposed responses.
• AI governance at big companies can be challenging, with the risk of either over-governing or adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. Scott advises companies to be thoughtful and flexible in their AI governance.
• The current state of AI regulation in the US involves various existing laws that apply to AI, such as privacy laws and consumer protection laws. Some states are also introducing specific AI regulations. The SEC has proposed
• Ethical considerations in AI include issues of privacy, bias, and potential misuse of AI tools. Scott highlights the importance of being transparent and thoughtful in the use of AI.
• For CEOs adopting AI, Scott advises understanding the specific risks and implications of using AI in their organization and implementing technical measures and clear notices to mitigate potential issues.

References/Resources

A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin

In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, 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.

Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com

Grant Ecker, Enterprise Architect and founder of a global forum of chief architects, discusses his journey in the world of technology and AI. He shares his experiences including his early encounters with AI. Grant also talks about the importance of focusing on people rather than tasks in leadership roles. He highlights the need for ethical AI governance and the risks associated with AI implementation in large companies. Grant provides advice for those interested in AI and shares his favorite sources of information.

Takeaways

• Focus on people rather than tasks in leadership roles.
• Ethical AI governance is crucial in large companies.
• Stay informed about AI developments through LinkedIn and curated sources (see below).
• Experiment and play with AI to learn and discover its potential.
• Consider the business impact when adopting large language models.
• Curate your LinkedIn feed to follow thought leaders in the AI space.
• Start by deploying simple AI solutions, such as chatbots, to provide value within organizations.
• Critically examine each component of AI architecture to mitigate data leakage risks.

Resources

aicrisk.com

cisa.gov

In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, 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.

Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com

Harry Mamaysky, professor at Columbia Business School and co-founder of Quant Street Capital, discusses his early experiences with personal computers, his studies in AI, his PhD thesis on illiquidity in securities pricing, his time at Morgan Stanley, and his meeting with Ray Dalio. He also talks about his motivation for starting Quant Street Capital and how they provide analytics and portfolio management services to registered investment advisors.

Takeaways

• His PhD thesis focused on the impact of illiquidity on securities prices.
• During his time at Morgan Stanley, he worked in the Capital Structure Arbitrage group and learned valuable lessons from his bosses.
• He had the opportunity to meet and have dinner with Ray Dalio, who emphasized the importance of admitting mistakes and learning from them.
• The origin story of Quant Street Capital was driven by Harry's desire to combine research and investing, and to provide better financial advice to clients.
• Quant Street Capital offers portfolio management services and analytics to registered investment advisors.
• Harry has concerns about AI, particularly in areas like deep fakes and hype.

References

www.quantstreetcapital.com

STAYblog.substack.com

In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford, 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.

Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com

Josh Cook, founder at Left of Boom Consulting, discusses his journey from philosophy major to law school and his passion for cybersecurity. The movie the Terminator may have gotten him started on his cybersecurity career journey! He shares stories of encountering Mark Wahlberg and Rick Pitino while waiting tables in Boston. Josh emphasizes the importance of being prepared for cybersecurity incidents and the role of AI in both defense and attack. He highlights the legal issues surrounding AI, such as bias and transparency, and offers advice for lawyers using AI.

Takeaways

• Being prepared for cybersecurity incidents is crucial for businesses of all sizes.
• AI has the potential to both enhance decision-making and create legal and ethical challenges.
• Lawyers should use AI as a tool, but not rely on it to replace their own judgment.

Resources

IBM Fundamentals in AI course