Internationally renowned security technologist Bruce Schneier discusses the complexities of trust in AI, distinguishing between trust and trustworthiness, exploring the risks of sharing personal data with AI, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in AI development, and debating global vs local AI regulations and the role of government sizes in regulation.

This week we’re talking with Bruce Schneier — cryptographer, computer security professional, privacy specialist, and writer (of many books). He calls himself a “public-interest technologist”, a term he coined himself, and works at the intersection of security, technology, and people. Bruce has been writing about security issues on his blog since 2004, his monthly newsletter has been going since 1998, he’s a fellow and lecturer at Harvard’s Kennedy School, a board member of the EFF, and the Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt. Long story short, Bruce has credentials to back up his opinions and on today’s show we dig into the state of cyber-security, security and privacy best practices, his thoughts on Bitcoin (and other crypto-currencies), Tim Berners-Lee’s Solid project, and of course we asked Bruce to share his advice for today’s developers building the software systems of tomorrow. Join the discussionChangelog++ members get a bonus 27 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. Join today!Sponsors:InfluxData – The time series platform for building and operating time series applications — InfluxDB empowers developers to build IoT, analytics, and monitoring software. It’s purpose-built to handle massive volumes and countless sources of time-stamped data produced by sensors, applications, and infrastructure. Learn more at influxdata.com/changelog Sentry – Working code means happy customers. That’s exactly why teams choose Sentry. From error tracking to performance monitoring, Sentry helps teams see what actually matters, resolve problems quicker, and learn continuously about their applications - from the frontend to the backend. Use the code CHANGELOG and get the team plan free for three months. FireHydrant – The reliability platform for every developer. Incidents impact everyone, not just SREs. FireHydrant gives teams the tools to maintain service catalogs, respond to incidents, communicate through status pages, and learn with retrospectives. Small teams up to 10 people can get started for free with all FireHydrant features included. No credit card required to sign up. Learn more at firehydrant.io Sourcegraph – Transform your code into a queryable database to create customizable visual dashboards in seconds. Sourcegraph recently launched Code Insights — now you can track what really matters to you and your team in your codebase. See how other teams are using this awesome feature at about.sourcegraph.com/code-insights Featuring:Bruce Schneier – Website, XAdam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XJerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XShow Notes: Schneier on Security Public-Interest Technology Resources - maintained by Bruce Schneier WannaCry, Petya, NotPetya: how ransomware hit the big time in 2017 The Tinder Swindler (official trailer) Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King (official trailer) Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Bruce Schneier, an esteemed technologist and security expert, returns to discuss pressing cybersecurity issues. He dives into the CrowdStrike incident, exploring the complex relationship between government regulation and tech accountability. The conversation highlights the need for transparency in electoral processes to restore public trust. Schneier also examines the interplay between artificial intelligence and democracy, advocating for ethical frameworks to safeguard election integrity. His insights echo the importance of corporate responsibility in today's digital landscape.

In this enlightening discussion, guest Bruce Schneier, a renowned lecturer on security and privacy at the Harvard Kennedy School, tackles the modern challenges of polling amidst declining response rates. He proposes the use of AI chatbots to revolutionize data collection and enhance polling accuracy. Bruce dives into how AI can evoke diverse responses, navigate public skepticism, and potentially reshape market research. By blending AI and traditional methods, he advocates for a future where polling can accurately reflect public opinion.

Barath Raghavan, a cybersecurity expert, and Bruce Schneier, a leading authority on security tech, dive into the complexities of cyber threats. They discuss South Korea's military intelligence leak to North Korea and the increasing threat landscape. The conversation highlights the importance of building resilience in IT infrastructures through strategic failures. They also explore the convergence of cyber and physical security, emphasizing AI's transformative role in safeguarding critical infrastructure against sophisticated cyber attacks.

Guest Bruce Schneier, AI Cybersecurity Analysis, discusses the role of AI in identifying financial crimes and uncovering hidden connections. They also explore Taylor Swift, tech censorship, and Reid Hoffman, as well as controversy surrounding Thomas Massey's post and allegations against Trump. The chapter ends with a discussion on finding a memorable spokesperson.

Explore Bruce Schneier's insights on AI's impact on cybersecurity, society's role in guiding AI innovation, and reflections on his guidelines. Dive into his career evolution, freelance writing challenges, and the importance of decentralized technologies. Learn about promoting collaborative ethical AI development and the need for government oversight in regulating technology.

How does computer hacking work? When is it good, and when is it bad? And what does it have to teach us about law, politics, and inequality? These are some of the questions that Bruce Schneier, a well-known security expert and lecturer at Harvard's Kennedy School, answers in his new book, “A Hacker's Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society's Rules and How to Bend Them Back.”Jack Goldsmith sat down with Bruce to discuss what it means to have a hacker's mind, why all systems—not just computer systems—are hackable, how and why the powerful and wealthy are typically the most successful hackers, and what AI will mean for hacking various systems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From September 18, 2018: Security technologist Bruce Schneier's latest book, "Click Here to Kill Everybody: Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World," argues that it won't be long before everything modern society relies on will be computerized and on the internet. This drastic expansion of the so-called 'internet of things,' Schneier contends, vastly increases the risk of cyberattack. To help figure out just how concerned you should be, last Thursday, Benjamin Wittes sat down with Schneier. They talked about what it would mean to live in a world where everything, including Ben's shirt, was a computer, and how Schneier's latest work adds to his decades of advocacy for principled government regulation and oversight of 'smart devices.'Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion at the Berkman Center: In the wake of the disclosures about government surveillance and the rise of corporate-run applications and protocols, is the idea of an “unowned” Internet still a credible one? The Berkman Center’s Jonathan Zittrain moderates a panel, incluing Yochai Benkler (Harvard Law School), Ebele Okobi (Yahoo!), Bruce Schneier (CO3 Systames), and Benjamin Wittes (Brookings Institution) to explore surveillance, and the potential for reforms in policy, technology, and corporate and consumer behavior.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.