AI and Cybersecurity: A Love Story or Security Nightmare? Pass the Popcorn, Please! with Alexander Fleischer
In the latest episode of IoT: The Internet of Threats, podcast host Eric Greenwald sat down with guest Alexander Fleischer for a thought-provoking dialogue. They delved deep into the escalating symbiosis between artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. Fleischer elaborated on the rapid and complex evolution of AI, particularly in relation to its increasing role in cybersecurity procedures.
The conversation also extended to the potential implications of AI on the future job market and the nature of human-AI interactions. A significant portion of the discussion was dedicated to the question of whether the general public will, or even can, put their trust in the advancements of AI. Finally, the duo weighed in on an intriguing topic: In the ongoing battle between the cybersecurity defenders (the "good guys") and the cybercriminals (the "bad guys"), who stands a better chance of benefiting from the advancements in AI technology?
Interview with Alexander Fleischer
Alexander Fleischer is an innovation lead for a leading consulting firm in the IT Services and IT Consulting sector. He works with start-ups, venture capital firms, accelerators, and incubators in finding solutions in emerging tech, including AI. His areas of expertise include Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
For more than a decade, Alex has worked in innovation, strategy, digital transformation and leadership within different industries in Germany, Hungary, and the United States. He started his career in Telecommunications.
Alex holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from the WFI - Ingolstadt School of Management, with a concentration in Corporate Strategy and Service Management. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Business from the Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW) in Paderborn, Germany.
In this episode, Eric and Alexander discuss:
The increasing interconnection and interdependence between AI and cybersecurity
The pace and nature of AI's growth and proliferation in cybersecurity practices
What AI means to tomorrow's workforce and how people will interact with AI
Whether people can and will trust AI and its advances
Who is better positioned to survive and thrive in the AI arms race between the good guys and the bad guys
Find Alexander on LinkedIn:
Alexander Fleischer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleischeralexander/
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