The Truth of the Matter AI Competition and Security: A discussion with Kemba Walden and Devin Lynch
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Jul 10, 2025 Kemba Walden, President of the Paladin Global Institute and former Acting National Cyber Director, teams up with Devin Lynch, Senior Director at the same institute and former director in the Office of the National Cyber Director. Together, they unravel the tangled complexities of AI technology and cybersecurity. They stress the significance of robust governance to protect AI systems, the unpredictable risks tied to insecure AI, and the collaboration needed to secure U.S. infrastructure. Additionally, they explore the crucial balance between innovation and regulatory frameworks in the evolving tech landscape.
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AI Security is Complex and Urgent
- AI requires securing both technology and infrastructure to prevent becoming a vulnerability.
- The tangled competition and security risks around AI infrastructure demand urgent attention.
AI Security Needs Clear Frameworks
- Policymakers need an AI-specific model like OSI to think logically through AI security.
- Clear frameworks enable reasonable security measures and foster innovation with AI.
The Five Layers of AI Tech Stack
- The AI tech stack has five layers: governance, application, infrastructure, model, and data.
- Governance wraps the entire stack, ensuring safety, standards, and security protocols.
