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Harriet Farlow: Hackers vs AI — A Former Intelligence Officer’s Perspective

Duration: 40min 38sec Type: Presentation (lecture) Playlist: 119 of 146 in Defcon
A DEF CON 32 talk where former intelligence officer Harriet Farlow explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and national security.

Using examples from pop culture — Ghost in the Shell, Neuromancer, and Mission: Impossible — she examines common fears about AI and explains which ones are relevant to real-world security systems.

The talk also shows how AI is used in cyber operations, intelligence, and surveillance, including practical insights into how these systems work under the hood.