Public Interest Technology: Making Sense of Security in an AI World

Public Interest Technology: Making Sense of Security in an AI World

May 1, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 129

About this episode

Bruce Schneier discusses the complexities of communicating security concepts in an AI-driven world.

How should we think about security when many of the most important problems are not purely technical? Bruce Schneier joins us to discuss the challenge of communicating complex security ideas to non-technical audiences, the lasting relevance of security theatre, and why psychology, economics, and governance often matter as much as code. We also explore artificial intelligence, manipulated media, cybercrime, regulation, and the growing need for people who can bridge the worlds of engineering, policy, and society.

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