081. Is AI helping or hurting our nation's security? Featuring Dr. Anmol Agarwal, AI/ML Security Researcher

We're on summer break! Enjoy this episode re-air until we return with a new season in late June 2026.

Could Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) be both a help and a major hindrance? We asked Dr. Anmol Agarwal, AI/ML Security Researcher, what she thinks!

During this discussion, Dr. Agarwal provides great insight into machine learning algorithms, how AI/ML is being used by attackers, and whether AI/ML is helping or hurting our nation's security. Kennedy also asks Dr. Agarwal about her role as a security researcher and how our listeners (you!) could specialize in security research!

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Topics discussed: AI, ML, 5G networks, quantum computing, quantum hacking, deepfakes, data poisoning, cybercriminals, security, cybersecurity, cyber chats, cyber chat

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