Show Notes
In this episode, Host Chris Cochran chats it up with former White House Senior Director for Cyber Policy, AJ Grotto. AJ shares his viewpoints about the current state of AI policies, the potential risks and benefits of AI technology, and the challenges in crafting effective policies in the field of cybersecurity.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
00:45 - Introducing guest, AJ Grotto
01:14 - Are Cyber and AI Separate?
03:37 - US Cyber Policy
08:06 - The Reality of AI Risk
11:20 - From Law to Cyber Policy
14:47 - Join our Mastermind!
15:36 - Policy Implementations
18:55 - Cyber Warfare and AI
22:13 - Advice for Getting into Cyber Policy
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