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.

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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

Brace For Impact: AI and Cybersecurity with Josh Cook