Chris Inglis

In this engaging discussion, Chris Inglis, the first U.S. National Cyber Director, shares his insights on cyberwarfare and misinformation, emphasizing the need for societal awareness and action. He delves into the alarming vulnerabilities found in technology that powers our critical infrastructure. Inglis addresses the challenges of educating the public on cybersecurity and the urgent need for investment in this area. He also highlights the impact of recent cyber threats, such as Halloween-themed scams and attacks on key systems.

In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, former Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General John Carlin interviews Chris Inglis, while Preet and Joyce are out. Inglis recently served as the first U.S. National Cyber Director, in which role he advised President Biden on cybersecurity issues and helped develop a national cyber strategy. Before that, Inglis served as Deputy Director of the National Security Agency.In this excerpt from the interview, Inglis discusses the risks artificial intelligence poses for national security, including:  – The “black box problem” of AI algorithms;– The use of AI in cyberattacks; – The AI arms race among United States, China, and Russia; and– The potential use of generative AI to spread misinformation ahead of the 2024 election.In the full interview, Inglis breaks down the job of the National Cyber Director and the Biden administration’s cyber strategy.Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You’ll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Inglis has had an illustrious career in the defense of this country, serving as an Air Force general, deputy director of the National Security Agency, and most recently as the first National Cyber Director in the White House. Chris stepped down from his position last week, and he sat down for his first interview as a private citizen with David Kris, Lawfare contributor and former assistant attorney general for the National Security Division, and Bryan Cunningham, Lawfare contributor and executive director of the University of California, Irvine’s Cybersecurity Policy & Research Institute. They talked about a wide range of cyber topics, including the newly minted National Cyber Strategy, protection of critical infrastructure, cyber insurance, competition in the international front, and more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.