The Macro AI Podcast: Episode 19 - AI and the Enterprise Threat Landscape

Join hosts Gary Sloper and Scott Bryan in this engaging episode of The Macro AI Podcast as they explore how AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape for enterprises. Featuring special guest Ed Dunnahoe, VP of Innovation at Guidepoint Security—a trusted cybersecurity provider for over 40% of Fortune 500 companies—this episode dives into the evolving challenges and solutions in enterprise security driven by advancements in AI and machine learning.

Kicking off the discussion, Ed shares his background and journey to his current role at Guidepoint Security, offering a glimpse into his expertise at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. The conversation then shifts to key areas impacted by AI in the enterprise threat landscape.

The hosts and Ed first tackle Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), exploring how AI introduces new complexities and opportunities for ensuring regulatory adherence and managing risks in large organizations. Next, they discuss Application Security (AppSec), examining how AI tools have reshaped the practices of identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in software applications, fundamentally altering the AppSec landscape.

The episode also covers Incident Response, where Ed highlights the challenges IT teams face in responding to security incidents in an AI-driven world, drawing from real-world conversations with industry leaders. The discussion then turns to Identity Management, addressing the emerging challenges of securing identities as AI technologies introduce new vulnerabilities and authentication complexities.

Finally, the episode delves into AI TRiSM tools (Trust, Risk, and Security Management), which are designed to ensure AI systems remain trustworthy, secure, and compliant with ethical and regulatory standards. Ed shares insights into the latest TRiSM tools and their role in helping enterprises navigate the risks associated with AI adoption.

Wrapping up, Gary and Scott thank Ed for his invaluable insights and invite listeners to share the episode and connect on LinkedIn for more AI-driven discussions. Tune in to this episode for a high-level overview of how AI is reshaping enterprise cybersecurity and what businesses are doing to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape.

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In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, hosts Gary and Scott dive into the critical topic of bias in AI systems, offering business leaders worldwide practical insights to navigate the AI era. Designed for executives seeking to transform their organizations with cutting-edge AI solutions, this episode unpacks how bias emerges, its impact on business outcomes, and actionable steps to mitigate it. With a blend of strategic advice and technical depth, Gary and Scott ensure the content is accessible yet informative for both business and technical audiences.

The episode begins by defining AI bias—when systems produce skewed outcomes due to flawed data, assumptions, or design. Bias isn’t just a technical glitch; it’s a business risk that can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and eroded trust. Real-world examples illustrate the stakes: a retailer’s AI overstocked urban stores while neglecting rural ones due to unrepresentative data, and a beverage company’s ad-targeting AI missed older customers by focusing on tech-savvy urbanites. These cases highlight how bias can sabotage operations and alienate markets, while proactive mitigation can unlock competitive advantages.

Next, the hosts explore how bias infiltrates AI systems. Data bias arises from unrepresentative datasets, like a manufacturing AI overpredicting demand based on peak-season data. Design bias stems from narrow team perspectives, and model bias amplifies small data flaws, as seen in an e-commerce AI pushing high-margin products and alienating budget shoppers. These examples show how bias compounds, emphasizing the need for leaders to scrutinize data sources, team diversity, and testing rigor.

In the Tech Deep Dive segment, Gary and Scott unpack the mechanics of bias for technical listeners. They explain how unbalanced datasets cause models to overfit to majority cases, using a coffee shop sales AI that overpredicted demand for urban locations as an example. Feature selection can also introduce bias, like a logistics AI misjudging rural delivery times by prioritizing distance over road conditions. Fairness audits and tools like SHAP help uncover these issues, ensuring robust model performance across scenarios.

The episode wraps with practical mitigation strategies. Leaders should audit data for representativeness, diversify AI teams, test for fairness across use cases, ensure transparency in AI decisions, and engage stakeholders to understand real-world impacts. Examples include a hotel chain validating demand forecasts across property types and a manufacturer consulting plant managers to refine production AI. These steps transform bias from a liability into an opportunity for better, more inclusive systems.

Gary and Scott close with a call to action: ask your AI team how they’re ensuring fairness. Resources like the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Framework and Google’s Responsible AI Practices are recommended for deeper learning. Packed with insights, real-world cases, and actionable advice, this episode equips leaders to harness AI responsibly and competitively.

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In this episode of The Macro AI Podcast, hosts Gary and Scott explore Vibe Coding—an AI-powered shift in software development that’s slashing costs, speeding up innovation, and redefining the tech world. A must-listen for business leaders, this episode breaks down what Vibe Coding is, its massive potential, and how to leverage it effectively.

• What’s Vibe Coding?
  Imagine saying, “Create an app to track sales,” and watching AI write the code in seconds. With tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot, Vibe Coding turns plain-language ideas into functional software—empowering everyone, from pro developers to total novices. It’s more than a tool; it’s a new creative frontier.
• Why It’s a Big Deal
  The impact is already here: 25% of Y Combinator’s Winter 2025 startups built 95% AI-generated codebases. Investors are all in—startups like Codeium and Cursor are hitting unicorn status. But there’s a catch: security risks and bugs, like those in recent SaaS breaches, mean it’s not foolproof yet.
• How to Make It Work for You
  Business leaders, take note—Vibe Coding means faster prototypes, cheaper builds, and teams free to focus on big ideas. Here’s how to nail it:
• Secure It: Craft clear prompts for safer AI code, and use tools like Snyk for human oversight.
• Debug Smart: Build one feature at a time, and use VS Code breakpoints to squash bugs early.
• Upskill Fast: Train your team to vet AI code, merging human ingenuity with AI speed.
• What’s Next?
  Vibe Coding might soon become “vibe designing,” where intuitive interfaces birth software—unleashing a wave of creators. But as AI does more, security and reliability will be make-or-break. Start small, test boldly, and keep your edge.

Dive into this episode for a practical, no-fluff look at how Vibe Coding can revolutionize your business—and what it takes to stay ahead.

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Gary Sloper

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Scott Bryan

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