Gradient Descent is a podcast for people asking better questions about emerging technology.
Hosted by RavenTek’s Chris Riordan, Brett Lucas, and Brett Haupt, the show explores artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, leadership, and software development through thoughtful conversations that challenge assumptions rather than reinforce them.
We aren’t interested in repeating the latest buzzwords or predicting that every new technology will save the world or destroy it. Instead, we explore the space between the hype and the fear, sharing practical perspectives for leaders navigating an increasingly complex world.
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03. Fortress vs Fire: Can AI Defend Against AI?
In this episode of Gradient Descent, Chris Riordon, Brett Lucas, Brett Haupt, and Ryan Sheehan debate where AI belongs in modern cybersecurity. They explore agentic AI, prompt injection, AI-powered vulnerability discovery, offensive automation, and why human oversight may become even more important as machines get faster.