Guardrails and Growth: AI's Impact on Security - ft Richard Bird

Oct 22, 2025

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Richard Bird, Chief Information Security Officer at Singular AI, explains why the rush to adopt AI is creating new security risks and why getting the basics right is more important than ever. If you want to understand how AI is changing security and what you need to do about it, this conversation is essential.

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Guest Bio

Richard Bird is the Chief Information Security Officer at Singular AI and an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. He has held key roles at JP Morgan, Chase, Ping Identity, and Traceable, and recently launched the podcast Yippee-ki-ai, focused on operationalizing AI in the real world. Connect with Richard on LinkedIn to follow his latest work and insights.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 The AI Adoption Crisis and API Security

11:41 Corporate Showmanship and the Reality of Layoffs

15:11 The Role of the Chief AI Officer: A Critical Examination

20:11 AI's Impact on Security Dynamics

26:10 The Dangers of AI in Security

30:50 Economic Sustainability of AI Technologies

41:40 AI Ethics: Real-World Implications

45:58 The Future of AI: Optimism and Caution

48:03 The Evolution of Security Landscape: AI's Role

52:08 Intro Long - Final.mp4

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