Cybersecurity, AI, and Our Brains. A Fireside Chat with Cognitive Scientist and AI Expert Gary Marcus

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Nathan Hamiel

Gary Marcus

Join us for a fireside chat with cognitive scientist Gary Marcus as we explore the new but often overhyped world of AI oracles and assistants. For the time being, the most valuable resource for security professionals and hackers isn't cutting-edge tools or vendor-purchased products. It's our brains. Our discussion examines the hype surrounding generative AI and the effects of treating it like a magic wand instead of a tool in our toolkit. We address the potential pitfalls that arise from the overuse of AI tools for cognitive offloading and discuss mitigation strategies to protect ourselves from these risks.