AI, Spyware & Cyber Threats: Can AI Protect Us from AI? | AI ON US x CTO News Thursday Ep. 7

In this episode of AI ON US x CTO News Thursday, we’re back after a short break—and we’re going deep into one of the most controversial topics in the AI space: AI-powered spyware. Joining us from Peru, Renzo Diaz Giunta from our AI Policy Team, Director at the Global Democratic Organization, Associate at iGlobal.Lawyer, and former Parliamentary Technician at the Congress of the Republic of Peru.

In this episode of AI ON US x CTO News Thursday, we’re back after a short break—and we’re going deep into one of the most controversial topics in the AI space: AI-powered spyware. Joining us from Peru, Renzo Diaz Giunta—Director at the Global Democratic Organization, Associate at iGlobal.Lawyer, and former Parliamentary Technician at the Congress of the Republic of Peru—shares insights on:

✅ What AI-powered spyware is, how it works, and why it’s so dangerous

✅ Real-world cases of AI-enhanced cyberattacks (Pegasus, Predator, Candiru…)

✅ Zero-click tactics: the new face of espionage

✅ Can AI fight AI? Defense strategies and global best practices

✅ Why businesses must understand their risk exposure—and how to protect themselves

✅ Latin America’s AI landscape: where regulation meets innovation

🌎 This is a global conversation—whether you’re in Europe, the US, or beyond, the AI compliance and cybersecurity risks are universal. Don’t miss this one! This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a taste of what you can expect from our AI ON US Experts.

If you want to see Renzo and our global experts in action, check out the full program for the summit here:

🌐 www.ai-on-us.com

🎙️ Featuring: Renzo Diaz Giunta, Global Democratic Organization / iGlobal Lawyer John James Abadom, CTO News Thursday Marianne Mazaud, Co-founder of AI ON US

🎟️ Join us at AI ON US, the Responsible AI Summit, in Biarritz on October 15-16, 2025. Book a 15-min fit call to ensure it answers your need and secure your seats ! www.ai-on-us.com

🎧 Listen to the bonus episode on Latin America & AI (coming June 5th).

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Back after the break!

00:31 – Meet Renzo Diaz Giunta: AI & Cyber Law Expert from Peru

01:30 – Discover i.Global Lawyer and their mission

02:11 – What is AI-powered spyware? How does it work?

03:02 – Zero-click spyware: the silent threat

03:55 – Real-world cases: Pegasus, Predator, Candiru

06:56 – Can AI fight AI-powered spyware? Defense strategies for businesses

08:55 – Closing thoughts: Tech is neutral, but how we use it matters

09:40 – What’s next: AI in Latin America (teaser for June 5th bonus episode)

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