TrojAI

AI can do a lot, and it's getting more powerful by the day. After hearing me (and many others) wax on about the impact of AI, folks ask me -- what will be the role of humans in organizations of the future? My answer: old fashioned leadership. Humans will remain in the driver seat when it comes to strategy, creativity, and decision-making. It's more important than ever for us to hone these skills — these critical tasks that only humans can do. The future of startups is AI-forward, but human led. 🤖 I write about building startups in the age of AI. Pre-order my book, The Experimentation Machine, and read the first three chapters instantly: https://buff.ly/40YqHvj

We were well represented at the InnovateNB Awards in Moncton on Nov. 13, with multiple faculty and alumni taking home awards! Sandy Bird, Chris Newton and Brian Flood (BBA'83) (In Memoriam), who co-founded Q1 Labs at UNB, were inducted into the InnovateNB Hall of Fame. James Stewart (BScDA’97, MCS’99, PhD’17) and Stephen E. Goddard (BBA ’88) co-founded TrojAI, which was named the most innovative startup. Other UNB winners included Farough Motasemi (PhD’17), Ken Kent, Amir Akbari (MSE'15) and Shelley Doucet (BN'05, PhD'10). Several members of the UNB community were acknowledged as Innovators to Watch including Trevor Hanson (BScE’02, MScE’04, PhD’10), Patricia Hayes (BA'16), Houlie Duque (BScKin'13, Summer Institute ‘24) and Rebecca McSheffery from UNB's Pond-Deshpande Centre. Well done everyone!

𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 Think your AI is safe and secure because you have a 'human in the loop'? Think again. CISOs have a near impossible job securing their organizations from an endless barrage of evolving and emerging threats. AI security threats pose an even trickier situation because naturally there is a knowledge gap between AI and cyber people. Without a deep understanding of AI, CISOs are often left to triage away threats, being told they are covered by having a human in the loop. Here’s the problem. Humans. Don’t. Scale. And that’s the whole point of AI! In March 2024 a top-tier academic journal published a paper containing the AI-generated statement, “Certainly, here is a possible introduction to your topic...” This paper had 5 authors and likely at least 3 reviewers and none of these humans noticed. Anything can happen once, right? Maybe… In June 2024 another top-tier journal published a paper containing the AI-generated statement, “I'm very sorry, but I don't have access to real-time...” This paper had 8 authors and, again, none of these humans noticed, resulting in reputational damage for everyone involved, not to mention the academic process. Both papers have since been retracted. Relying on human in the loop doesn't just cause reputational damage, it can cost financially too. Let’s go back to February of last year when Google launched Bard. The canned demo contained a factual error that slipped by humans in the loop and cost the company a whopping $100 billion in market cap - in a single day! Reputational and financial damage go hand in hand, and relying on humans in the loop will cause both. Want real risk mitigation? Build smarter controls into your AI systems. Humans are part of the solution, but they’re far from enough. Follow us over at TrojAI for more hot takes. #AISecurity #AIRedTeaming #HotTakeTuesdays #Cybersecurity #AI #GenAI #Innovation

🚨 Don't Wait to Register: Only 2 Days Left! 🚨 The clock is ticking, and we don’t want you to miss out on "Saying Yes to AI: A CISO Roundtable" – a must-attend webinar for anyone navigating the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11 AM ET | 8 AM PT as Lee Weiner, CEO of TrojAI, brings together three industry-leading CISOs for an insightful discussion on securing AI in the enterprise: 🔒 Heather Hinton 🔒 Katie Ledoux 🔒 Mark Butler They'll dive into critical topics such as: - The latest AI security challenges - Best practices for secure enterprise AI adoption - How CISOs can balance innovation with risk management to protect their organizations AI is rapidly changing the threat landscape. This roundtable discussion is a rare opportunity to hear from experts who are leading the way in securing the future of enterprise technology. 🔗 Register Now to secure your spot and get ready for an engaging and informative session. https://lnkd.in/eTgvJZpS #AI #Cybersecurity #TrojAI #CISO #Webinar

𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 There is an ongoing debate as to which is better to secure emerging tech, best-in-breed point solutions or unified platforms. Best-in-breed point solutions will always be needed – 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 when securing AI behaviour. Here’s why. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Emerging tech introduces new types of risk. Large vendors have broad coverage but lack deep expertise in emerging areas. Best-in-breed solutions are developed by specialists focused solely on these new types of risk. 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆  Use of emerging tech varies greatly between industries and requires flexible solutions. Large vendors struggle to adapt to the unique needs of each organization. Best-in-breed solutions can be customized to address unique risk profiles. 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Emerging tech introduces nuanced risks that are easy to overlook. Large vendors are convenient but may leave entire areas vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. Best-in-breed solutions are designed to address these nuances. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Attackers know that unified platforms come with blind spots due to prioritizing breadth over depth. Securing AI systems is complex and best-in-breed solutions that focus on depth of coverage are better equipped to catch subtle attacks. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 Staying ahead of threats introduced by emerging tech requires focused innovation. Large vendors often lag, burdened by the need to support so many technologies. Best-in-breed teams are at the forefront of their fields and are more nimble and able to integrate the latest threat intelligence and innovative protections. Securing against emerging threats, especially when it comes to AI behaviour, requires more than convenience, it requires expertise, adaptability, precision and speed. CISOs know from experience that point solutions are not ideal but will always be needed.   In a world where trust matters, it is disingenuous to suggest otherwise. That’s my hot take as CTO of TrojAI. What’s yours? #AISecurity #AIRedTeaming #HotTakeTuesdays #Cybersecurity #AI #GenAI #Innovation 

Available online now: The Technology Issue. On the cover, Nural Ibrahim is transforming Iron Man fiction to business reality with his brainchild, Jarbiz. More on this and 27 other young innovators in the cover story, 28 Under 30 Innovators. Also inside… • How to use new and exciting AI tools without getting eaten alive • NATO DIANA launches startups • Mi’kmaw techpreneurs say the digital space is a lucrative new frontier where Indigenous companies can grow and expand. • Innovations like Inkwell Health Ltd.’s temporary tattoos are helping address stubborn healthcare challenges. • A cautionary tale: what happens if your business is forced offline? • The entrepreneurs behind Verafin genAI Copilot and Aucure use their fintech expertise as a springboard for startup success •The cofounder of TrojAI explains how ChatGPT has opened new markets for his cybersecurity firm • Halifax property developer Jim Spatz says more homes are the solution to the affordability crisis • From innovator to mentor: the life cycle of a health innovation • How a 19th century Black Loyalist connects to the social entrepreneur behind the Fogo Island Inn • Dawn Chafe pays homage to Atlantic Business co-founder, Edwina Hutton • John Risley says the situation in the Middle East can only be described as “tragic” ONLINE TODAY! Login or subscribe at https://lnkd.in/d69FPFfa