AI in Action: Security First. Insights from Microsoft's Naveen Kumar Krishnan

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On this episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, host Alec Crawford welcomes Naveen Kumar Krishnan, an AI expert at Microsoft, to discuss his extensive experience and insights into the world of AI. Naveen shares his career journey, which began in India as a software engineer and led him to work for prominent companies like Infosys, PepsiCo, and Morgan Stanley before joining Microsoft. They explore the transformative role of AI in various sectors, including finance and retail, highlighting AI's potential in fraud detection, customer experience enhancement, and automation. Naveen emphasizes the importance of AI security, governance, and ethical considerations, stressing the need for unbiased data and responsible AI use. He also offers advice for aspiring AI professionals, encouraging them to gain practical experience, participate in hackathons, and continuously learn to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Summary:

·      Guest Background: Naveen Kumar Krishnan, an AI expert at Microsoft, shares his extensive career journey, starting as a software engineer in India, working at Infosys and PepsiCo, and moving to roles in financial companies like Morgan Stanley before joining Microsoft in 2021. He is currently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Texas, Austin.

·      AI in Finance: Naveen discusses the transformative role of AI in the finance sector, emphasizing its potential to enhance trading technologies, improve customer experiences, and combat fraud through anomaly detection and other technical capabilities.

·      Current AI Trends: The conversation highlights current trends in AI, including generative AI, large language models, and the growing interest in AI agents for automation and enhanced decision-making within enterprises.

·      AI Security and Governance: Naveen addresses the importance of AI security, governance, and regulatory compliance, particularly for high-risk AI applications in sectors like finance and healthcare. He emphasizes the need for secure data handling and implementing appropriate guardrails.

·      Ethical Considerations: The discussion covers ethical considerations in AI development, stressing the importance of unbiased data, ethical use of AI, and ensuring that AI technologies serve all users equitably. Naveen also touches on strategies for effectively communicating complex AI concepts to diverse audiences.

Companies:

• Microsoft
• Infosys
• PepsiCo
• Morgan Stanley
• Apto
• JPMorgan Chase (JPMC)
• OpenAI
• Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc.

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