AWS Summit Washington DC - The intelligence edge: AI security strategies from Amazon and the CIA

In a panel discussion, Danielle Ruderman from AWS leads Stephen Schmidt, Amazon's CSO, and Lakshmi Raman, the CIA's Chief AI Officer, in an exploration of AI's impact on cybersecurity, national resilience, and the workforce. They discuss the rise of agentic AI and human-machine teaming, emphasizing the importance of human oversight in AI decision-making due to the nondeterministic nature of AI systems. The conversation covers how AI is being used by threat actors, the skills needed for frontline employees to combat these threats, and the risks and benefits of autonomous AI agents. They also share insights on securely embedding AI into enterprise systems, balancing ambition with risk in AI implementation, and the need for continuous learning and adaptation in the face of evolving AI technologies.