Dynamic Leadership Discussions - Fast, Useful, Confident and Wrong: Using A.I. Safely 🤖
AI is changing the way we work, lead, and make decisions. But how do we take advantage of its potential without losing the human element?
In this episode of Dynamic Leadership Discussions, we explore the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, the risks leaders need to watch for, and why human oversight matters more than ever. From cybersecurity concerns to recognizing when AI gets it wrong, we discuss how leaders can use this powerful technology responsibly while keeping human judgment at the forefront.
Guest: Cliff Wilson
Cliff Wilson is an IT and cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert having worked with Microsoft and the military. Since 2008, Cliff's experience as an IT and cybersecurity expert has allowed him to hold various positions at Microsoft. Cliff has spent the majority of his time supporting DoD Federal at Microsoft, but his passion for security motivates and drives him to helping customers and others be successful.
Host: Jeremy Berretta
Jeremy Berretta has spent the last decade navigating complex professional environments, gaining extensive experience in high-stakes advisory, strategic communication, and long-term planning. As a host and communicator, he is passionate about deconstructing the challenges of leadership and risk management through intentional, clear-eyed conversation.
Quick Tips in this Episode:
Protecting your information
Don't paste passports, IDs, itineraries, client names, or anything proprietary into an AI tool. Assume anything you type could be stored.
Use your company's approved AI tool, not a personal account. Free tools often keep your data.
Turn off chat history when traveling. Your conversations can reveal your entire trip.
Checking what it tells you
Confirm anything that matters with a primary source. For travel, that means entry requirements, safety advisories, and local laws: check the State Department or the embassy, not the chatbot.
Match the checking to the stakes. A restaurant pick is fine as is. Visa rules or a security decision are not.
Defending against AI-powered scams
Agree on a code word with family and your office. If a call sounds like your boss or your kid asking for money or urgent help, ask for the word or hang up and call back on a number you already know.
Treat urgency as a red flag. Deepfake and phishing scams depend on pressure. Slow down and verify through a different channel.
Be careful on hotel and airport Wi-Fi. Use a VPN or your phone's hotspot for anything sensitive, AI included.
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