Let's Talk Privacy

In this bite-sized episode, Aakash dives into a futuristic yet rapidly developing shift in the tech landscape: moving AI data centers into the ocean. Driven by the relentless power and cooling demands of the AI boom, traditional land-based systems are hitting severe bottlenecks.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The Ocean as a Heat Sink: AI workloads require massive amounts of power and cooling. The industry is...

A masterclass in continuous improvement reveals an unexpected truth: the biggest privacy risk in most organisations isn't malicious intent, it's simple over-collection, and Lean Six Sigma has been solving that exact problem since long before GDPR existed. Aakash Suri talks with David Hirst, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a deep background in continuous improvement, process design and coac...

In this bite-sized episode, Aakash Suri delivers a sharp warning about the growing role of artificial intelligence in cyber crime — and why the organisations most at risk are the ones still treating it as a future problem. From AI-generated phishing emails to voice cloning and deepfakes, Aakash breaks down how attackers are using the same tools businesses rely on to move faster, strike smarter and...

A phishing simulation built around Cadbury chocolate failed instantly in the US, but would have caught almost anyone in the UK, and that single detail reveals something most cybersecurity programmes get wrong. Aakash Suri talks with Quadri Omoloju, an IT and cyber security manager at Thousand Heads and co-founder of AfriCyberCore and the Root Access Network, about why cyber attacks are fundamental...

FIND EPISODE 2 HERE https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tqbtzFvQGeFqtkRb8aGBb?si=fe46ae4692c644f3  In this bite-sized episode, Aakash Suri unpacks a monumental moment in technology governance: Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Addressed to 1.4 billion Catholics, the encyclical delivers a stark warning against the unchecked power of private tech monopolies and the terrifying prosp...

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In this bite-sized episode, Aakash explores a massive shift in the tech landscape: OpenAI's transition from software to hardware. With rumors swirling about the accelerated development of an AI Phone in collaboration with Jony Ive's hardware venture, IO, Aakash breaks down what this means for the future of mobile devices.  KEY TAKEAWAYS OpenAI is entering the hardware market: The company is report...

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION Below you will find Terasa’s Privacy Career Map  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iIo8hAre5oiwe3WYa_Hn4jmffm0l946I/view?usp=sharing Terasa is also giving away a 45-minute mentoring session specifically for someone who is looking to make a shift in their privacy career journey.  HOW TO: Listen to the episode, follow on Apple Podcasts. DM Aakash a screenshot proof following and...

Stop treating privacy like a boring legal chore and start looking at the human beings behind the data. Chase F joins the show to strip away the corporate buzzwords and share what nearly two decades in law enforcement and cybersecurity actually teaches you about trust. We dive into the "spicy" reality that a thousand state-of-the-art controls won't save an organization if the culture is broken. Fro...

In this episode, Aakash sits down with Feba Rachel, a Senior Privacy Counsel working within the UAE Government, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of data protection in the GCC. Feba unpacks the stark differences between managing privacy in global corporations versus the public sector, emphasizing how government privacy initiatives must prioritize public trust over mere commercial risk miti...

Imagine a tool so capable at finding software vulnerabilities that its own creators are hesitant to release it. We’re looking at Mythos, the latest frontier model from Anthropic that has the tech world divided between genuine fear and intense curiosity. While the "hacker's dream" headlines make for great clicks, the reality for privacy and security professionals is much more complex. This briefing...

In this episode, Aakash sits down with Marissa Valerio, a senior data privacy lawyer with extensive experience across UK, EU, and global privacy law. Together, they dive into the realities of translating complex legal requirements into actionable strategies that tech and business teams can actually use. Marissa shares her insights on moving privacy away from a dreaded "tick-box compliance" exercis...

In this bite-sized episode, Aakash tackles the growing and often invisible threat of Shadow AI, the unauthorized use of artificial intelligence tools within an organization. Aakash explains how AI quietly creeps into daily operations, from developers plugging in unapproved APIs to employees carelessly pasting sensitive data into generative AI tools.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Assume it's already there: Don't...

FREE GIVEAWAY Following is the link for the Podcast listeners: https://bit.ly/4vaXnhw. Here are the details about the books: In this episode, Aakash sits down with Anuuj Medirattaa, Founder and CTO of Ace Data Devices, to unpack the practical realities of data privacy and protection. They discuss the critical shift in mindset required to view privacy not as a strict legal hurdle, but as a genuine...

In this episode, Aakash dives into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, focusing on the shift from simple chatbots to sophisticated "working partners." The spotlight is on Claude and Co-work by Anthropic, exploring how these tools assist with complex tasks like drafting policies, analyzing data, and summarizing reports.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The Evolution of AI Utility: AI is transitioning...

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In this bite-sized AI episode, Aakash Suri dives into the trendy new world of vibe coding. Vibe coding allows anyone to build software and applications simply by describing their ideas to an AI in plain English. While tools like Lovable, Replit, and Cursor are democratizing app development and drastically increasing speed, they also introduce significant privacy and security risks if left unchecke...

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This episode of Let’s Talk AI features Aakash Suri diving into the Black Mirror reality of OpenAI’s latest headlines. The discussion centers on Sam Altman’s radical succession plan to eventually hand the company over to an AI model, his claims that OpenAI has "basically built AGI," and the resulting tension with Microsoft’s Satya Nadella.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The AI Succession Plan: Sam Altman revealed...

FREE GIVEAWAY  To have access to the 2 FREE books, we have included a link here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IR6FamA9-XqC5txHBvi5MwkArAPVQBU5  ALSO, contact Chetandeep on LinkedIn for a FREE mentorship call HERE - linkedin.com/in/achetansbatra   This episode of Let’s Talk Privacy features a deep dive into the evolving landscape of data protection and artificial intelligence in India....

In this episode, Aakash Suri moves beyond science fiction to explore the sobering reality of AI on the modern battlefield. Using the current conflict in Iran as a case study, the discussion breaks down how AI is being used to scan satellite imagery, prioritize targets, and assist in cyber operations.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Active Deployment: AI is no longer theoretical; it is actively used in the Iran war...

FREE GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Nav has provided a discount for all Let’s Talk Privacy listeners, 50% off the knowledge Blockchain course by using the code: AAKASH50 In this episode, Aakash is joined by risk expert Nav Sandhu to explore the intersection of blockchain technology and data protection. Nav breaks down complex concepts like Zero-Knowledge Proofs and pseudonymization, illustrating how blockc...

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In this episode, Aakash Suri sits down with Yassine Mernit, a freelance Data Protection Officer and consultant who recently made the bold move from Paris to the UAE. Yassine shares candid stories from the front lines of global privacy, including the high-stakes moments he had to challenge powerful stakeholders and even general managers to protect data subjects.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The Power of "No": A...

FREE GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Eniola has provided a discount for all Let’s Talk Privacy listeners, up to 20% off to join her Privacy Career Community by using the code: AAKASH20  In this episode, Aakash Suri is joined by Eniola Akinkugbe, a global privacy consultant and the visionary behind The Privacy Career Coach. Eni explains that real privacy is a living system embedded in a company’s DNA, not ju...