Securing the Realm

Nema Sobhani, a data scientist at Avanade, discusses the concept of agents in AI and their impact on human activities. He explores the definition of agents, their role in the enterprise, and the ethical and social implications of their use. The conversation delves into the evaluation and governance of AI models, as well as the philosophical and practical considerations of human-AI interaction. Tak...

The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of AI and securing it, focusing on regulatory and legal drivers, the commoditization of AI, security & governance challenges, open source and commodification, and the nature of observability. Each chapter explores these themes in depth, providing valuable insights into the current state of AI technology and its impact on various industries. T...

The conversation delves into the future of AI, discussing its accessibility, the concept of ambient computing, and the ethical governance of AI. Kevin McDonnell shares his insights and a one of his own take aways from the app that started the series!

🎄 Welcome to a festive "Securing the Realm"! Josh McDonald and Chris Lloyd-Jones are joined by Dr Diana Wolfe and Fergus Kidd to explore the shift from vibe coding to vibe engineering - balancing AI speed with structure, security, and governance. Expect insights, holiday puns stretched to breaking point, and plenty of laughter! 🎅 Key takeaways: AI accelerates coding but can introduce chaos Testi...

Diana Wolfe joins Chris and Josh to discuss the new paper "The Architecture of AI Transformation: Four Strategic Patterns and an Emerging Frontier" co-authored by Diana Wolfe, Alice Choe and Fergus Kidd; and discussing the transformative potential of AI in organizations, exploring the concept of agentic AI and its implications for leadership and collaboration. They cover the challenges of paradigm...

In this episode of "Securing the Realm," we discuss the mystifying world of deepfakes and shallow fakes and their implications for security and media trust. Hosts Josh McDonald and Chris Lloyd-Jones - with special guest Fergus Kidd - guide you through real examples of deepfakes, showcasing the state-of-the-art tools that make them possible. We also take a look back at the evolution of deepfakes, t...

In this conversation, Chris Lloyd-Jones and Josh McDonald discuss the use of Foundry Local for securely generating sensitive AI content. They explain the importance of data privacy and security, showcasing a multi-agent workflow that allows for the creation of confidential research documents. The conversation highlights the integrated knowledge sources that track references and contextual informat...

In this conversation, Josh McDonald and Chris Lloyd-Jones discuss the importance of securing communications in the realm of agentic AI. They explore the CIA triangle of security—confidentiality, integrity, and availability—and how Microsoft Purview serves as a data security solution. The discussion delves into the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocols, emphasizing their r...

In this conversation, Chris and Josh explore the latest features of GitHub Copilot, particularly focusing on agentic AI and its implications for software development. They discuss the concept of vibe engineering versus vibe coding, emphasizing the need for subject matter expertise when utilizing AI tools. The duo embarks on a project to recreate a tabletop RPG experience using TypeScript and the s...

Exploring Generative AI and agents through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons. Discussing the development of an AI dungeon master, the use of ChatGPT for rapid prototyping, and the evolution from single-agent to multi-agent AI systems. Emphasizing the importance of storytelling in AI projects and the potential for collaboration among AI agents to tackle complex challenges. ---- After the unexpected...