Welcome back to the show! Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Host Ron Eddings, as he explores the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals in the industry. We cover everything from inspirational real-life stories in tech, to highlighting influential cybersecurity companies, and we do so in a fun and enthusiastic way. We’re making cybersecurity accessible, creating a whole new form of entertainment: cybertainment.
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
The best time to be alive is right now—if you know how to use AI. Marcus J. Carey, Principal Research Scientist at ReliaQuest, is harnessing AI to supercharge creativity, cybersecurity, and career development. In this episode, he shares the workflows he uses that redefine productivity, from dictating books in a week to building a personal AI twin.
In this episode, Ron and Marcus highlight AI’s true power—when used right. They discuss why intuition is the secret ingredient, how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, and why people who master AI will lead the future. Plus, Marcus breaks down how he built his own personal GPT, his approach to learning, and why he sees AI as a tool, not a threat.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - Meet Marcus J. Carey
03:00 - Using AI to write a book fast
06:00 - Creating a personal AI twin
09:00 - AI’s impact on cybersecurity defense
15:00 - The power of intuition in AI
22:00 - Why learning fundamentals still matters
30:00 - AI-enhanced workflows for coding
36:00 - The reality of AI "hallucinations"
39:00 - Final thoughts on mastering AI
Links:
Connect with our guest, Marcus J. Carey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscarey/
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