AI Risk Reward

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.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this engaging conversation, Alec Crawford interviews Nick Jain, CEO of Ideascale, a social platform for identifying the best ideas from your customers and your own team!Harvard Business School Experience: Nick Jain reflects on the value of his Harvard Business School education, emphasizing the importance of the network and exposure to diverse perspectives.Business Insights from Kix Founders: Jain shares insights from his interactions with the founders of Kix, highlighting their practical advice on leadership and business operations without the heavy reliance on venture capital.Role of AI in Ideascale: Jain discusses how Ideascale leverages AI to enhance innovation processes, from helping users overcome writing stage fright to performing qualitative data analytics to assess idea feasibility.Personal Use of AI: Jain uses AI for personal life optimization, such as automating grocery purchases and preparing for fatherhood. He also shares his experience as a competitive poker player, multitasking learning with gaming.Concerns about AI: Jain expresses concerns about AI's impact on employment and human skill development, emphasizing the need for ethical oversight to avoid unintended consequences like autonomous decision-making without human understanding.ResourcesBooks:"Valuation" by Aswath Damodaran"Black Swan" and "Fooled by Randomness" by Nassim TalebMovies and TV Shows:"12 Angry Men""Stargate Atlantis""Carbon Black" (Netflix series)Online Resources:https://www.ideascale.comhttps://www.aicrisk.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjain/

In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), 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.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.Alec’s guest today is Heather Flannery (@heatherflannery), co-founder and CEO at AI MINDSystems Foundation. Heather discusses her work with AI and blockchain, focusing on privacy-preserving federated learning architectures for regulated industries, emphasizing the importance of data decentralization. Heather highlights the inevitability of financializing data as an asset class, pointing out that data acquisition challenges are structural, legal, and organizational rather than merely technical.The National Hero Initiative focuses on orchestrating health-related personal data for U.S. military members, veterans, and first responders, aiming to empower these groups within a transparent data economy.The AI MINDSystems Foundation's Mission focuses on creating legal and operational models for individuals to have agency over their data, contributing to the healthcare system more effectively and ethically. Heather invites listeners to engage with AI Mind Systems Foundation through various means such as volunteering or donationsHeather is involved with the AI 2030 Global Think Tank, which aims to create frameworks for responsible AI, emphasizing that ethical AI practices can drive business growth.Heather shares insights from her experiences, including advice from Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin (@Ethereumjoseph) on embracing uncertainty in business ventures. You don't want to miss this!ReferencesIntel Case Study: AI Aids in Decentralization of Health Data AI MINDSystems Foundation acts to empower individuals with control of their health and personal data via self-sovereign AI.Book by Co-Founder Hassan Tetteh, MD, Forbes, released TODAY: "Smarter Healthcare with AI: Harnessing Military Medicine to Revolutionize Healthcare for Everyone, Everywhere"Book by Co-Founder Sean Manion, PhD: "Blockchain for Medical Research: Accelerating Trust in Healthcare"Press Release August 2024, "AI MINDSystems Foundation Recruits Chief Veterans Health Officer, Advances 'National HERO' Person-Sovereign AI Initiative for Wellbeing, Prosperity, and Privacy"Support AI MINDSystems Foundation's National HERO initiative through Donation or Volunteering: visit http://www.ai-mindsytems.org.Books: Isaac Asimov's "iRobot" series and "Foundation" series.Movies: "Dune" (specifically, Jaworski's unproduced version).AI Mind Systems Foundation (https://www.ai-mindsystemsfoundation.org)AI Risk, Inc. (https://www.aicrisk.com/)Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com) $MSFTConsenSys (https://consensys.net)Ethereum (https://ethereum.org)#AI #AIsafety #ethereum

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.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this engaging conversation, Alec Crawford interviews Chris Roberts, iconic hacker and cybersecurity professional, about his journey from early computing to cybersecurity. They discuss the evolution of technology, the importance of understanding the underlying systems, and the risks including in transporation. Chris shares memorable experiences from DEF CON and his current work with AI, emphasizing the need for innovative thinking in cybersecurity.Chris Roberts then discusses the cybersecurity challenges associated with large language models, emphasizing the importance of data integrity and the risks of misinformation. He explores the dual nature of AI, highlighting both its potential benefits in healthcare and the ethical dilemmas it presents. The discussion also delves into future AI developments, including the concept of digital twins. Chris shares resources for learning about AI and cybersecurity, offers advice for tech founders.Here is a list of movies, books, and useful links mentioned in the transcript:Movies:1. Inception2. Tenet Books:1. Terry Pratchett's and Stephen Baxter's "The Long Earth" series2. "Neuromancer" by William GibsonOther References:1. Douglas Adams - Known for his work in the early days of gaming and command line games, as well as "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy".2. Starship Titanic - A game mentioned in connection with Douglas Adams.3. Dungeons & Dragons - Mentioned in the context of imagery and AI model training.4. ChatGPT - Mentioned as a tool to play the old text-based "Adventure" game.Useful Links (Organizations/Resources):1. AI Risk, Inc. - Resource for managing risks, including cybersecurity specifically for LLMs. aicrisk.com2. Purdue University - Noted for having research papers and resources on AI and cybersecurity. Plus they have a flight school! https://www.purdue.edu/ 3. World Wide Technology (WWT) - Mentioned in relation to AI days and resources. https://www.wwt.com/aiday 4. DEF CON - Hacker and cybersecurity conference. https://defcon.org/

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.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this conversation, Alec Crawford interviews Greg Kahn, CEO of GK Digital Ventures, discussing his diverse background in economics, film, and technology. They explore the evolution of media and advertising, the implications of AI, and the importance of ethical considerations in technology. Greg shares insights on AI productivity tools, the Internet of Things, and AI in media. He emphasizes the significance of authenticity in brand building and provides advice for aspiring media professionals and organizations looking to integrate AI into their operations.AI Trailblazers Conference - Website: http://aitrailblazers.io BooksThe Coming Wave by Mustafa SuleymanMoviesBraveheart with Mel GibsonResourcesArtificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. https://www.aicrisk.com/GK Digital Ventures https://www.gkdigitalventures.com/Omnicom Group https://www.omnicomgroup.com/Warner Bros. Discovery https://www.wbd.com/Publicis Groupe https://www.publicis.com/

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.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In Episode 15 of AI Risk Reward, Brigham Hyde, co-founder and CEO of Atropos Health, discusses his background in pharmacology and his interest in AI. He explains how Atropos Health is using AI to bridge the evidence gap in healthcare and provide personalized care based on real-world data. Brigham also talks about his involvement with HIMSS and Audere Capital. He shares his thoughts on the VC funding environment and the potential impact of interest rate cuts. Brigham Hyde discusses the challenges of excessive capital in the VC market and the need for thoughtful deployment of capital. He emphasizes the importance of building healthy businesses and the shift towards a more operator-focused approach. Hyde also addresses the ethical challenges of integrating AI in healthcare and the need for transparency and quality in AI models. He discusses the current state of AI adoption in healthcare and the regulatory and infrastructure changes required for widespread implementation.Resources/Items Mentioned  - "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries  - "Shogun" by James Clavell  - Louis Lasagna: Known for his work related to the placebo effect and involvement in the FDA regulation through the Fen-Fen trials.  - Stanford University's Green Button Project: An AI-related project for generating real-world evidence at the point of care.  - Symphony AI: A Silicon Valley AI-focused fund.  - HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society): A mission-driven nonprofit organization in health innovation.  - Coalition for Health AI: Ethical guidelines for AI in healthcare.

Yagub Rahimov, the innovative Founder and CEO of Polygraf, shares his journey from Azerbaijan to the forefront of AI governance. He dives into the crucial balance between trust and privacy in AI, shedding light on how his company detects AI-generated content. Yagub discusses the risks associated with AI tools and stresses the importance of responsible governance. He also reflects on his experiences in the trading world and highlights the impact of AI in education, making a compelling case for teaching these vital concepts to future leaders.

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.Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In episode 13 of AI Risk Reward, Alec Crawford interviews Elie Bursztein, Cybersecurity and AI Research Lead at Google DeepMind. They discuss Elie's early experiences with computers, magic tricks, and his art foundation, https://etteilla.org/en/. They also touch on the Culture series by Ian Banks and Elie's PhD thesis on game theory applied to network security. Elie discusses his journey from engineering to research and his experiences at Google. He emphasizes the importance of resilience and the ability to adapt in the face of challenges. Elie also delves into the current state of cybersecurity for large language models, highlighting the need for basic security practices and the challenges of aligning models with ethical standards. He concludes by discussing the potential of AI in finding and patching vulnerabilities.Books/Movies/ReferencesThe Culture Series by Ian BanksThe Art of Magic Tricks

Peter Voss, CEO and Chief Scientist of AIGO, delves into his fascinating journey through AI development. He explores the evolution from programming chips to creating advanced cognitive intelligence, discussing DARPA's three waves of AI. Voss addresses the implementation challenges of conversational AI across diverse sectors and the ethical complexities of AI governance. He also shares insights for entrepreneurs on adopting AI cautiously while highlighting the transformative potential of Artificial General Intelligence for humanity.

Gerald Leonard, CEO of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute and a professional musician, shares his fascinating journey blending music, IT, and consultancy. He discusses how AI can revolutionize productivity, from automating tasks to ethical implications. Gerald highlights the importance of mentorship and decision-making skills in the workplace, drawing parallels from his musical background. He also shares personal experiences of overcoming challenges and the value of morning routines, making this conversation a symphony of insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Scott McKinney, a partner at Wilson Sonsini and co-founder of their global AI practice, shares his fascinating journey from computer science to law. He discusses the innovative AI tool his firm developed for contract writing, enhancing efficiency without sacrificing human oversight. Scott delves into the complexities of AI governance in large companies, emphasizing the need for thoughtful regulation. He also offers valuable advice for CEOs and aspiring AI professionals, highlighting the importance of understanding risks and continuous learning in this fast-evolving landscape.