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Hacker vs. AI: Perspectives from an Ex-Spy

Harriet Farlow

An ex-intelligence specialist uses pop culture narratives and live demos to demystify AI threats in real-world national security operations.

Summary

Myths and Realities of AI in Intelligence

The intersection of artificial intelligence and national security is frequently distorted by science fiction tropes and media hype. Real-world applications require distinguishing tangible capabilities from fiction.

Pop Culture Lenses on Cyber Warfare

Utilizing narrative concepts from Ghost in the Shell and Neuromancer provides an accessible framework to examine state surveillance, algorithmic targeting, and autonomous cyber operations.

Under the Hood Machine Learning Demos

Live demonstrations illustrate how machine learning algorithms operate within intelligence analysis, highlighting their functional strengths alongside critical adversarial blind spots.

Human Agency in Countering AI Threats

Preserving human oversight and ethical boundaries is vital to preventing uncontrolled autonomous surveillance and securing national cyber systems.

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