AI's Double-Edged Sword: Risks, Rewards and Race Dynamics in Cybersecurity with Dr. Joanna Santos

The first in person video recording of a Paradigm Shock episode, now available on the new YouTube Channel.

In a thought-provoking discussion on Paradigm Shock, University of Notre Dame Professor Dr. Joanna Santos explores the significant intersection of AI and cybersecurity. The episode sheds light on the capabilities of Anthropic's Mythos and other advanced models, an AI that can identify and patch vulnerabilities autonomously but is kept under wraps to prevent misuse. Santos emphasizes the shifting dynamics in cyber threats, as AI speeds up the detection and exploitation race. She also touches on the potential role of quantum computing in cybersecurity and the remarkable journey that has brought her to the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. They finish with thoughts on the World Cup

Note:Recorded on June 4th 2026

YouTube Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d10n0oFnlE8&t=378s

Connect

Joanna Santos GitHub page: https://joannacss.github.io/

Notre Dame Page: https://engineering.nd.edu/faculty/joanna-cecilia-da-silva-santos/

Google Scholar Page: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=mkGmYyAAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

Notre Dame S2E Lab: https://s2e-lab.github.io/members/

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