Shift Left Your AI Security with SonnyLabs Founder Liana Tomescu

In this episode of Alexa's Input (AI) Podcast, host Alexa Griffith sits down with Liana Tomescu, founder of Sonny Labs and host of the AI Hacks podcast. Dive into the world of AI security and compliance as Liana shares her journey from Microsoft to founding her own company. Discover the challenges and opportunities in making AI applications secure and compliant, and learn about the latest in AI regulations, including the EU AI Act. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a tech professional, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI technology.

Links

SonnyLabs Website: https://sonnylabs.ai/

SonnyLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonnylabs-ai/

Liana’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liana-anca-tomescu/

Alexa's Links

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/alexagriffith

Alexa’s Input YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@alexa_griffith

Website: https://alexagriffith.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-griffith/

Substack: https://alexasinput.substack.com/

Keywords

AI security, compliance, female founder, Sunny Labs, EU AI Act, cybersecurity, prompt injection, AI agents, technology innovation, startup journey

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Liana Tomescu and Sunny Labs

02:53 The Journey of a Female Founder in Tech

05:49 From Microsoft to Startup: The Transition

09:04 Exploring AI Security and Compliance

11:41 The Role of Curiosity in Entrepreneurship

14:52 Understanding Sunny Labs and Its Mission

17:52 The Importance of Community and Networking

20:42 MCP: Model Context Protocol Explained

23:54 Security Risks in AI and MCP Servers

27:03 The Future of AI Security and Compliance

38:25 Understanding Prompt Injection Risks

45:34 The Shadow AI Phenomenon

45:48 Navigating the EU AI Act

52:28 Banned and High-Risk AI Practices

01:00:43 Implementing AI Security Measures

01:17:28 Exploring AI Security Training