Yippee Ki-AI !

About Yippee Ki-AI !

Yippee Ki-AI! – The Podcast for AI Adventurers, Skeptics, and Worriers Among Us! Welcome to Yippee Ki-AI, sponsored by Singulr AI, the podcast that cuts through the hype and dives deep into the real-world impacts of artificial intelligence. Hosted by Richard Bird, a cybersecurity veteran and globally recognized security expert, this show isn’t about how to build AI - it’s about how AI is shaping our world, our businesses, and our lives, and what steps we need to take to ensure security, privacy, and effectively operationalize AI. Every week, we break down the latest AI news, revealing how each new feature, agent, or service changes the game for organizations – from financial shocks to legal landmines, from cybersecurity headaches to operational resilience. We tackle the questions that most AI discussions avoid: - What happens when an AI agent goes rogue on your balance sheet? - How does a new AI feature shake up your legal risk profile? - Are your partners and contractors quietly introducing AI chaos into your supply chain? - Can your business withstand the relentless march of algorithmic decision-making? In this unapologetically blunt and deeply practical podcast, we expose AI's strengths, weaknesses, and downright ugly aspects, pulling no punches as we uncover the hidden risks and unexpected rewards of our AI-powered future. If you’re a business leader, risk manager, or someone who refuses to be blindsided by the next AI revolution, Yippee Ki-AI! is your no-nonsense guide to staying one step ahead. And if you need to get your lassos around AI security and governance, make sure to visit www.singulr.ai! So buckle up, lock down your data, and let’s get real about AI – because the future isn’t coming… It’s already here. New episodes drop bi-weekly. Subscribe now, and never let the machines catch you off guard.

Publisher

Richard William Bird

Category

business · news · technology

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Jun 2025

Latest episode

12 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

3 of 3 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   12 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   AI Bias & Identity: Didn't We See This Trainwreck Coming?

   AI bias isn’t just a passing headline—it’s been a clanging railway crossing signal demanding attention for years. In this episode, Richard William Bird and special guest David Lee, the “Identity Jedi,” explore how the flaws in AI they warned about five years ago have become today’s reality even after the AI industry made so many promises that it wouldn't happen. They revisit the early optimism around AI as a tool to eliminate human bias—and contrast it with the present, where algorithms sometimes make baffling hiring decisions, like screening out candidates for simply being over 40. As an additional stop on this episode's journey, they tackle the bigger question: can AI truly have an identity? David argues that while algorithms may act with a kind of agency, they’re still just code dressed up to look intelligent. Richard expands the conversation, pointing out that digital identity is about context and trust, not just logins and passwords. Expect sharp insights, a few laughs, and some existential curveballs as they unpack what we’ve learned (and what we haven’t) about bias, identity, and the future of AI. Takeaways: The podcast dives into the complexities of AI governance, focusing on security and operational risks. AI bias is not just a theoretical discussion; it's impacting real-world situations, especially in hiring. The philosophical debate around AI and identity raises questions about how we classify AI entities. Understanding the context of access is critical; it's not just about who has access, but why. Companies mentioned in this episode: Singular AI Saviynt AWS Cloud Identity OpenAI Microsoft Google

2. 

   15 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   How to Tame Your Agentic AI: Insights from Rock Lambros on AI Governance, Security And Nuclear Power Plants

   Richard William Bird interviews Rock Lambros, CEO of RockCyber, about AI governance and security, emphasizing the need for robust models to manage AI agents and prevent them from becoming liabilities.

3. 

   2 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Yippee Ki-AI!: Saddle Up for the Wild Ride of Artificial Intelligence!

   Host Richard Bird explores the real-world applications of AI, examining risks, controls, and potential chaos in algorithmic decision-making, offering insights for business leaders to navigate AI challenges.

Inside a recent episode

AI Bias & Identity: Didn't We See This Trainwreck Coming?

Published 12 Aug 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Now if I took the cards, threw them up in the air and told you to pick them up and then sort them, it's going to take you longer, right? Kind of high level difference between structured unstructured data. Well, we got really good at being able to take the unstructured data in those algorithms and not allowed us to kind of then create the higher levels, which are the LLMs. So why, why am I taking you down this path? Well, the reason is because you're only as good as the data behind you. All the wonderful things and all these these things that seem like magic that we're doing is just data behind it. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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