In this episode of Alexa's Input (AI) Podcast, host Alexa Griffith sits down with Liana Tomescu, founder of Sonny Labs and host of the AI Hacks podcast. Dive into the world of AI security and compliance as Liana shares her journey from Microsoft to founding her own company. Discover the challenges and opportunities in making AI applications secure and compliant, and learn about the latest in AI regulations, including the EU AI Act. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a tech professional, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI technology.
Links
SonnyLabs Website: https://sonnylabs.ai/
SonnyLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonnylabs-ai/
Liana’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liana-anca-tomescu/
Alexa's Links
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/alexagriffith
Alexa’s Input YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@alexa_griffith
Website: https://alexagriffith.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-griffith/
Substack: https://alexasinput.substack.com/
Keywords
AI security, compliance, female founder, Sunny Labs, EU AI Act, cybersecurity, prompt injection, AI agents, technology innovation, startup journey
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Liana Tomescu and Sunny Labs
02:53 The Journey of a Female Founder in Tech
05:49 From Microsoft to Startup: The Transition
09:04 Exploring AI Security and Compliance
11:41 The Role of Curiosity in Entrepreneurship
14:52 Understanding Sunny Labs and Its Mission
17:52 The Importance of Community and Networking
20:42 MCP: Model Context Protocol Explained
23:54 Security Risks in AI and MCP Servers
27:03 The Future of AI Security and Compliance
38:25 Understanding Prompt Injection Risks
45:34 The Shadow AI Phenomenon
45:48 Navigating the EU AI Act
52:28 Banned and High-Risk AI Practices
01:00:43 Implementing AI Security Measures
01:17:28 Exploring AI Security Training
