Artificial Intelligence and You

267 - Joint Episode with the London Futurists Podcast

Jul 28, 2025
Join Calum Chace, a leading futurist and author of 'Surviving AI,' and David Wood, chair of London Futurists and tech influencer, as they delve into the world of AI agents. They discuss the complexities of AI verification and the pressing security challenges these technologies present. Unpacking the unintended consequences of social media algorithms, they warn of the biases they create. Their insights also touch on technology accountability and the future of AI interactions, blending caution with optimism in an evolving landscape.
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ANECDOTE

WPP's Early Agent Deployment

  • WPP has already produced nearly 30,000 agents and will start with Consum's verification service.
  • This real-world client relationship demonstrates early commercial demand for agent verification.
INSIGHT

Unknown Agents Break Controlled Tests

  • Interacting agents introduce unpredictability when behaviors aren't fully understood.
  • Testing in controlled distributions fails once unknown agents enter the environment.
ADVICE

Prioritize Agent Cybersecurity

  • Treat agent security as an arms race and invest early in robust defenses.
  • Expect zero-click and other novel exploits and plan verification and monitoring accordingly.
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