Episode 64: So What? Generative AI with Tracy Bannon

Tracy Bannon, Senior Principal/Software Architect & DevOps Advisor at MITRE, returns to Tech Transforms for our So What segment to discuss all things generative AI. Following Tracy's presentation at the RSA Conference 2023, she and Carolyn discuss everything from software development lifecycle to the potential that various AI models may have.

• [01:29] - Software Development Lifecycle: RSA Conference Recap
• [04:48] - Generative AI as a Service
• [07:36] - Potential for Disinformation
• [12:04] - Potential of AI for Developers
• [17:15] - Low Code / No Code Capabilities
• [26:14] - Discussion Roundup
• [31:14] - Tech Talk Questions

Definition of generative AI: "Generative AI is under the umbrella of large language models. And a large language model is just that. It is a model where vast amounts of text data have been fed in and it uses statistical analysis to figure out the likelihood that words or phrases go together." - Tracy Bannon

On generative AI models: "It's only as good as the information that's going in, garbage in, garbage out." - Tracy Bannon

Generative AI advice: ''Know that we have to really get focused on the ethics of using these tools. Know that there are big security risks, but get familiar. Get familiar. It isn't going to take your job today. It is going to augment many jobs, but it's not going to take them completely away." - Tracy Bannon

Tracy Bannon is a Senior Principal with MITRE Lab's Advanced Software Innovation Center. She is an accomplished software architect, engineer and DevSecOps advisor having worked across commercial and government clients. She thrives on understanding complex problems and working to deliver mission/business value at the speed. She’s passionate about mentoring and training, and enjoys community and knowledge building with teams, clients and the next generation. Tracy is a long-time advocate for diversity in technology, helping to narrow the gaps as a mentor, sponsor, volunteer and friend.

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