The Future of AI: Determinism, Security, and Beyond

03/05/24 • 51 min

Sevak Avakians, CEO of Intelligent Artifacts, discusses the limitations of neural networks and the need for a new approach to artificial intelligence. He introduces Gaius, a platform that replaces underlying neural networks with a transparent and explainable technology. Avakians highlights the challenges of regulating AI and emphasizes the importance of deterministic systems in critical industries. He also discusses the potential applications of AI in cybersecurity and the need for human involvement in AI decision-making. Looking ahead, Avakians is excited about the possibilities of AI but also acknowledges the concerns and risks associated with its implementation. The conversation explores the concerns and potential risks associated with autonomous aircraft and the use of AI and ML in safety-critical systems. Adversarial attacks are discussed as a potential threat, highlighting the need for robust safety regulations. The application of safety standards, such as the DO178C standard, to AI and ML technologies is proposed as a solution. On the positive side, AI is seen as a tool to enhance human capabilities and improve efficiency. The importance of training and wargaming exercises using AI is emphasized. The conversation concludes by discussing the balance between the risks and benefits of AI and providing information on how to learn more about AI.

About Sevak Avakians

As the founder and CEO of Intelligent Artifacts, Inc., Sevak Avakians has been leading
the development and commercialization of a groundbreaking information processing and
AI/ML/R framework, GAIuS, since 2008. GAIuS is a deterministic, fully explainable, and
use-case agnostic symbolic connectionist AI solution that can be applied to mission and
safety-critical domains, such as defense, aerospace, healthcare, and law enforcement.

With a background in physics, telecommunications, information theory, cybersecurity,
and artificial intelligence, Sevak has a unique and comprehensive understanding of the
challenges and opportunities in the field of cognitive computing. He is passionate about
creating AI solutions that can act, interact, and adapt as information, goals, and
requirements evolve while providing full transparency and accountability for their
decisions and actions. Sevak's vision is to empower developers, customers, and end-
users with the ability to create, deploy, and maintain machine intelligence with ease,
efficiency, and confidence.

In 2010, Sevak founded Intelligent Artifacts initially as an R&D and consulting service for
cognitive computing. Over the years, he built the GAIuS Cognitive Computing Platform
as a commercial product launched in 2016. GAIuS Cognitive Computing Platform, allows
developers to rapidly create, test, deploy, and maintain machine intelligence, learning,
classification, predictions, analytics, etc. into their products.

In 2020, the team at Intelligent Artifacts built a reasoning engine into GAIuS, creating the
very first modular, repeatable, use-case agnostic, complete, Artificial Intelligence /
Machine Learning / Reasoning (AI/ML/R) platform that adheres to ExCITE AI principles.

GAIuS handles all the complexity of machine intelligence in 4 API calls. GAIuS agents
can be made and deployed in less than 3 minutes. Developers copy-and-paste a GAIuS
agent’s API URL into their application. GAIuS agents have DNA and evolve within their
environment, eliminating many of the hurdles to achieving true machine intelligence.

More About The Episode

Hosted by: Aaron Crow

Guest: Sevak Avakians

Connect with Sevak Avakians:

Website: https://intelligent-artifacts.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avakians/

Connect with Aaron Crow:

Website: www.corvosec.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow

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About Sevak Avakians

More About The Episode

Hosted by: Aaron Crow

Guest: Sevak Avakians

Connect with Sevak Avakians:

Website: https://intelligent-artifacts.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avakians/

Connect with Aaron Crow:

Website: www.corvosec.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow

Learn more about PrOTect IT All:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.protectitall.co
X: https://twitter.com/protectitall
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll
FaceBook: https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast

To be a guest, or suggest a guest/episode please email us at [email protected]

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Previous Episode

Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges: A Conversation with Ted Gutierrez on Bridging OT and IT

In this conversation, Ted Gutierrez, the leader of Security Gate, discusses the challenges and strategies in implementing cybersecurity solutions in the critical infrastructure sector. He emphasizes the importance of common language and frameworks to bridge the gap between IT and OT. Ted also highlights the need for asset owners to start slow and focus on key controls, rather than aiming for maturity level 5 in all control frameworks. He discusses the challenges of scaling OT compared to IT and the need for consolidation in the market. Ted concludes by emphasizing the power of saying no and focusing on specific goals. In this conversation, Ted Gutierrez discusses his concerns and excitement for the future of cybersecurity. He expresses concern about the global state of conflict and its impact on cybersecurity. He also discusses the balance between order and freedom in the cyber industry. On the positive side, Gutierrez is excited about the increasing focus on the business side of cybersecurity and the growing understanding of cyber as a business problem. He emphasizes the importance of non-technical leaders understanding cybersecurity. Overall, Gutierrez is confident in the people working to protect the globe.

About Ted Gutierrez

Ted Gutierrez is the CEO and Co-Founder of SecurityGate, the provider of the leading SaaS Platform for OT cyber improvement. He is dedicated to protecting what matters across operational sectors and aligning industrial cyber teams on their cyber improvement journey. With an extensive background as a compliance and risk auditor for critical infrastructure, he understands the pain associated with effectively maturing organizational resilience in a decentralized ecosystem. A United States Military Academy graduate at West Point and a veteran of the US Army as a reconnaissance and surveillance expert.

Takeaways

Common language and frameworks are crucial for bridging the gap between IT and OT in implementing cybersecurity solutions.
Asset owners should start slow and focus on key controls rather than aiming for maturity level 5 in all control frameworks.
The challenges of scaling OT compared to IT require a shift in perspective and planning.
Consolidation in the market is needed to address the challenges and inflated expectations in the cybersecurity industry.
The power of saying no and focusing on specific goals is essential for success in implementing cybersecurity solutions. Global conflict can have an impact on cybersecurity, but it is important to consider the balance between order and freedom in the industry.
The focus on the business side of cybersecurity is increasing, and non-technical leaders are starting to understand its importance.
Cybersecurity is now seen as a business problem and is being discussed in boardrooms.
The cybersecurity community is filled with dedicated and passionate individuals who are working to protect the globe.

Hosted by: Aaron Crow

Guest: Ted Gutierrez

Connect with Ted Gutierrez:

Website: https://securitygate.io
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedgutierrez/

Connect with Aaron Crow:

Website: www.corvosec.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow

Learn more about PrOTect IT All:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.protectitall.co
X: https://twitter.com/protectitall
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FaceBook: https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast

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