Episodes

  • ChAI Chat Episode 4: Autonomous Vehicle Safety with Mateo Delgado
    Apr 14 2025

    In this episode, Jomar Gacoscos and guest Matteo Delgado delve into the complexities of autonomous vehicles, discussing their ethical implications, safety challenges, and the importance of infrastructure. They explore the various levels of autonomy, the role of cybersecurity, and the need for collaboration between companies and city planners to ensure safe and effective deployment of this technology. The conversation highlights the current state of autonomous driving and the hurdles that still need to be overcome for widespread adoption.

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of our respective employers or affiliated organizations. The content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice.​
    Additional Resources

    https://www.moralmachine.net/
    https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/moral-machine/overview/
    Phil Koopman - How Safe is Safe Enough, Measuring and Predicting Autonomous Vehicle Safety

    Koopman P, Wagner M. - Autonomous vehicle safety: An interdisciplinary challenge.

    Koopman P. - Challenges in Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Validation

    Autonomous Vehicle Safety: Lessons from Aviation By Jaynarayan H. Lala, Carl E. Landwehr, and John F. Meyer

    NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) - Autonomous Vehicle Safety Reports and Audits


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles
    03:40 Understanding Autonomous Vehicle Levels
    11:55 Defining Safety in Autonomous Driving
    19:07 Operational Design Domains and Environmental Challenges
    27:06 Training Autonomous Vehicles for Diverse Environments
    33:03 Cybersecurity Challenges in Autonomous Vehicles
    38:37 Cybersecurity Controls in Autonomous Vehicles
    46:52 Trust and Control in Autonomous Systems
    57:52 Collaboration Between Companies and Infrastructure
    01:08:17 The Future of Autonomous Vehicles and Road Safety

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • ChAI Chat Episode 3: Voice Cloning and AI Safety
    Mar 22 2025

    In this episode of the Chai Chat podcast, Jomar Gacoscos explores the fascinating world of AI voice cloning and synthetic voice technology. He discusses its applications in gaming and media, the potential risks associated with voice theft and identity fraud, and the importance of AI safety. The conversation highlights the rapid evolution of voice cloning technology and the need for preventive measures to mitigate its misuse.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to AI Voice Cloning
    03:51 The Dark Side of Voice Cloning
    06:22 How Eleven Labs is Trying to Prevent Voice Theft and Ensuring Safety
    08:03 Conclusion and Reflection on AI Voice Technology

    Show Notes

    • https://elevenlabs.io/
    • Sony Music says it has removed over 75,000 deepfake tracks from streaming platforms, which include voice models of Beyoncé, Harry Styles and Queen


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    9 mins
  • ChAI Chat Episode 2: AI Risk - An Overiew
    Mar 14 2025

    In the second episode of ChAI Chat, host Jomar Gacoscos, an information security professional, explores AI risks and safety concerns in an era of rapid technological advancement. He discusses how AI can be manipulated, citing examples like the "Do Anything Now" (DAN) prompt, which bypassed ChatGPT’s safeguards, and a Chevrolet dealership chatbot tricked into making heavily discounted, and supposedly legally binding agreements. The episode also highlights AI hallucinations in OpenAI’s Whisper transcription tool, which has been found to fabricate medical transcriptions with potentially dangerous consequences. Gacoscos emphasizes the importance of learning from real-world case studies and plans to feature guest experts to discuss AI security challenges and mitigation strategies.

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    4 mins
  • ChAI Chat Episode 1: Ads Dawson - AI Security and OWASP Top 10 for LLMs
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode of the ChAI Chat podcast, host Jomar Gacoscos welcomes Ads Dawson, a Staff AI Security Researcher. They discuss their first meeting at DEFCON, Ads' journey from information security to AI security. Ads shares his insights on his contributions to OWASP and the ethical considerations surrounding AI security, emphasizing the importance of understanding vulnerabilities in AI applications. Ads and Jomar Gacoscos also delve into the complexities of vulnerabilities in LLM applications, particularly focusing on OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities for LLMs, particularly LLM08: Excessive Agency and LLM10: Model Theft. They discuss the implications of Anthropic's new computer use feature and the associated security risks.

    Resources and Links


    Podcast Guest, AI Security Researcher Ads Dawson (aka GangGreenTemperTatum)

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdawson0/

    https://github.com/GangGreenTemperTatum


    AI Security Researcher Johann Rehberger (aka Embrace The Red)

    https://embracethered.com/blog/

    https://x.com/wunderwuzzi23


    OWASP Top 10 for LLMs

    https://owasp.org/www-project-top-10-for-large-language-model-applications/


    Proof Pudding (CVE-2019-20634)

    https://avidml.org/database/avid-2023-v009/

    https://github.com/moohax/Proof-Pudding


    Chapters

    0:00 Introduction to the ChAI Chat Podcast
    2:47 Meeting at DefCon - A Unique Experience
    5:46 Ads Dawson's Journey into AI Security
    8:53 Transition into AI Security
    11:49 Understand Cybersecurity and AI Security Intersections
    14:58 Contribution to OWASP and AI Security Projects
    17:36 Exploring Vulnerabilities in AI Applications
    23:15 Understanding OWASP Vulnerabilities in LLM Applications
    23:53 Exploring Excessive Agency Vulnerability (LLM08)
    28:10 Model Theft (LLM10) and Its Implications
    34:23 Anthropic's Computer Use Feature and Security Risks
    42:54 Community Engagement and Networking in InfoSec

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    46 mins