“AI does not work unless you have access to as much data as possible.” - JL Hancock Jim “JL” Hancock spent 20 years in the military, where he worked as a cryptologist and the senior enlisted advisor over future concepts and innovation for the Navy special operations community. During his service, Jim has learned two languages – Korean and Japanese – conducted hundreds of combat operations with special operations forces in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines, and became a well-known subject matter expert in unmanned systems, 5G, and Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on his education in national security studies and his experience in the military, Jim is now an author of fiction books that reflect the complexities of the modern world. His latest book, The Hawk Enigma, tells the story of a gifted military technician struggling with the harrowing memories of war and the emptiness of loss who buries himself in his work with a secretive military research operation, later finding himself on the front lines of an AI arms race with the future of freedom at stake. When he’s not writing or promoting his book, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters at their home in California. JL Hancock joins me today to examine the integration of artificial intelligence into systems and processes within organizations. We discuss the challenges of applying AI to the DedSec Ops space and the cultural shifts that are currently taking place regarding the use of artificial intelligence. We discuss why many organizations, including the military, are hesitant about integrating artificial intelligence into their operations and the negative impact this resistance can have on their organization. We also discuss the role that artificial intelligence can play in the cybersecurity space and the benefits and vulnerabilities of combining humans with artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. This week on Find Flow: The challenges of applying AI in DedSec The cultural shifts currently occurring regarding the use of artificial intelligence The pitfalls of change resistance Why are many organizations resistant to integrating artificial intelligence? The role of AI in cybersecurity How A.I. and machine learning can help organizations scale things they’re already doing while continuing to learn from it The benefits and drawbacks of combining artificial intelligence and the human role of cybersecurity Resources Mentioned: Book: Innovate or Die: Innovation and Technology for Special Operations by Dr. Robert Spulak Connect with Jim “JL” Hancock: Jim “JL” Hancock’s Website Book:  The Hawk Enigma Jim “JL” Hancock on Instagram Jim “JL” Hancock on Facebook Jim “JL” Hancock on Twitter Find Your Flow in IT Operations Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the Find Flow Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more IT Operations leaders, like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website. While you’re there, don’t forget to grab your free gift: The 9 Ways to Accelerate Your Service Reliability Strategy.