This podcast episode delves into the urgent need for practical safeguards in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, emphasizing real-world applications and the importance of securing AI models. With contributions from experts discussing their experiences at Discord, the challenges of productizing language models, and the launch of the open-source tool PromptFoo, listeners gain valuable insights into the vulnerabilities in AI applications and the necessity for continuous evaluation and red-teaming. The conversation underscores how brand and legal risks remain significant barriers to widespread AI adoption, advocating for open-source solutions and tailoring risk tolerance to specific applications as crucial steps toward enhancing AI safety and security.