In this Episode of Techtastic, we engage with renowned cybersecurity strategist Nick Espinosa to uncover the alarming potential of deepfakes and artificial intelligence in disinformation campaigns. Nick illuminates how the erosion of reality through technological deception impacts politics, business, and broad societal trust. The conversation also delves into protection strategies, the inadequacy of detection systems, and the requisite agile cyber defense against evolving digital threats.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.securityfanatics.com

(0:00) Introduction to the episode

(0:38) AI and Cybersecurity: Discussion with Nick Espinosa

(2:03) Social and Workplace Implications of AI and Automation

(4:02) Evolution of Cybersecurity Techniques due to AI

(7:43) Strategies to Combat Deepfakes and AI Misuse

(10:00) Spycraft in AI Security and Loss of Reality through AI

(11:30) Regulation of AI and Privacy Laws

(13:29) Raising Cybersecurity Awareness and Countering Extremist Ideologies

(16:31) Concept of Herd Immunity for Cybersecurity

(19:29) Breakdown of Trust and Democracy in Technological and Political Lives

(22:19) Wrap up and Closing Remarks