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The Wild West of AI: Cybersecurity Lessons from Pittsburgh's CUSTOS IQ
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- TechVibe Pittsburgh
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- May 31, 2026
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Summary
Artificial intelligence is racing into every corner of business, but too many organizations are still treating it like a shiny productivity toy instead of a serious cybersecurity and business-risk issue. On this episode of TechVibe Radio , Jonathan Kersting talks with Isabelle Syring and Robert Ragan of CUSTOS IQ about how AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape, especially for companies using large language models, Microsoft Copilot, browser-based AI tools and AI-powered systems in critical industries like energy, manufacturing, oil and gas. CUSTOS IQ breaks down why the "Wild West" phase of AI adoption is creating real exposure for organizations: employees using personal accounts, confidential data being fed into AI tools, weak or nonexistent policies, unpatched browsers, supply chain pressure and a lack of oversight around AI-generated outputs. The conversation also explores deeper risks like model poisoning, data accuracy problems, prompt hijacking and the danger of relying on AI without human expertise in the loop. Isabelle and Robert also explain how CUSTOS IQ helps companies move from reactive cybersecurity to a business-aligned, turnkey approach that blends secure systems engineering, compliance, legal considerations and practical AI usage policies. Their message is clear: AI can be an incredible tool, but only when it is built on a strong cybersecurity foundation and guided by people who know how to question, verify and control the outputs. From protecting intellectual property to securing OT/IT systems powering the next wave of data centers, this episode is a smart, timely look at how businesses can embrace AI without letting it run feral through the server room. The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe Radio to explore Pittsburgh's technology a…