Navigating Technological Frontiers: Dr. David Bray’s Visionary Insights on Cybersecurity, AI, and Climate Innovation – What’s Up with Tech?
What if the technology that surrounds us could either safeguard our future or lead us into unforeseen vulnerabilities? Join us for an eye-opening session with Dr. David Bray, a visionary who has navigated the corridors of power since he was 15, shaping pivotal advancements in counter-bioterrorism, intelligence, and cybersecurity. Through his unique experiences from his time in Afghanistan to his leadership at the Federal Communications Commission, Dr. Bray sheds light on the intricate dance between technology and geopolitics, urging us to reconsider our approach to AI development, especially beyond the current deep learning paradigm, advocating for active inference as a path forward.The conversation takes a critical turn as we confront the escalating threats of ransomware and misinformation. As cybercriminals evolve, so too must our strategies to combat them. We discuss the staggering rise in ransomware damages, the unintended effects of cybersecurity insurance, and how generative AI i