Sorry in advance for the wonk audio!!AI is everywhere—and it's not just writing poems or generating cat pics. In this episode of Legitimate Cybersecurity, Frank Downs and Dustin Burr dive deep into the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of cybersecurity.From the myth of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to AI-powered pentesting and blue team burnout, we demystify the buzzwords, talk real-world applications, and get a little weird with some philosophical takes. And yes, Clippy makes a comeback.🧠 Topics Covered:What AI really is (with NIST definitions)Can AI replace cybersecurity professionals?AI in offensive vs. defensive securityLLM hallucinations and real-world risksDeepfakes, phishing, and governance toolsThe rise of AI girlfriends 😬🧪 Outrageous Statements Segment:We say wild things. Sometimes they’re true. Sometimes they’re spicy. Always entertaining.📍 Special shoutouts to:Dr. Charles Harry (coming soon!)Clippy (RIP king)👂 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.👉 Like, Subscribe, and Share if you want to see Eeyore smile again.#cybersecurity #artificialintelligence #pentesting #podcast #Deepfakes #chatgpt #llm #infosec #aiincybersecurity #generativeai #clippyisback 00:00 – Intro: Art, AI, and Losing Viewers00:33 – The Hollywood AI Myth: Smart Computer = Death02:25 – Breaking Down AI Fear and Misunderstanding03:47 – What AI Actually Is (and Isn’t)05:19 – Remembering Clippy: The First “AI Assistant”06:20 – Demystifying AI Through NIST Definitions08:45 – AI vs. Machine Learning: What’s the Difference?11:18 – What is a Large Language Model (LLM)?12:31 – Generative AI & Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)13:56 – Can AGI Replace Humans? A Futurist’s Perspective16:00 – AI's Limits: Empathy, Reasoning, and Hallucinations18:09 – Should AI Do the Menial Work While Humans Create?19:03 – AI as Friend, Lover, and Therapist: A Cultural Shift21:00 – The Danger of Replacing Human Connection22:36 – AI Marriages and Japan's Pillow Brides24:00 – AI Partners = Modern Incel Cat Ladies?25:00 – Satire, Safety, and Securing Your AI Spouse26:31 – Why AI Still Can’t Replace Real Human Emotion27:19 – Hollywood’s Obsession With AI Relationships29:03 – Don’t Replace Human Connection With Anything29:31 – AI in Offensive Cybersecurity & Pen Testing31:33 – AI-Powered Pentests: Regulation vs. Automation33:13 – Exploit Development, Intuition & Quantum Chaos34:45 – Use AI to Handle the Mundane, Focus on the Critical36:03 – Deepfakes, CEO Scams & Social Engineering37:23 – AI + Polymorphic Code = Scary Smart Attacks38:55 – AI for Blue Teams: Helping Analysts, Not Replacing Them41:21 – AI in Governance: From Policy Writing to NIST Alignment43:11 – Academic Uses: Research, Summaries, & Cleanups45:40 – What’s Coming: Academic Deep Dive Next Week47:06 – Staying Relevant: Experiment, Learn, and Evolve48:57 – AI as a Communication Tool in Cybersecurity50:21 – NEW SEGMENT – Outrageous Statements Begins!51:01 – AI Writes Better Phishing Emails?51:23 – Will AI Replace SOC Analysts?52:51 – Can You Use AI to Build a Risk Register?54:31 – Mickey, MidJourney, and Deepfake Ethics55:31 – AI Hallucinations Will Cause Real Incidents