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On Thursday, July 11th, Aleks Pavlinik, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of StoredTech along with Jacqueline N. Goralczyk, partner and founder of DeAngelus Goralczyk, PLLC joined forces with the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce to discuss "Everything AI." The panel was hosted at SUNY Adirondack where our local business community learned about Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Here's what was covered:

What is AI and how does it affect our lives?
How does AI affect my business?
How can I use AI?
How can I protect myself and my business from AI misuse?

Special thanks to chamber for hosting this great event and chamber president Tricia Rogers for moderating.

Key Takeaways

The importance of understanding AI starts with education. With AI increasingly influencing various sectors—from healthcare and finance to entertainment and education—being knowledgeable about its principles, applications, and ethical considerations empowers you to make informed decisions. As AI continues to advance, staying updated ensures you remain competitive in the job market and can contribute meaningfully to discussions about its impact on society. Embracing AI education fosters a proactive approach to the future, enabling you to harness its potential responsibly and innovatively.

"AI may not take your job, but humans using AI will."

AI is a powerful tool that can automate tasks and provide valuable insights, but it cannot replace the human element. Human judgment, creativity, and empathy are essential for interpreting AI's outputs and making nuanced decisions. AI can assist and enhance our capabilities, but it requires human oversight to ensure ethical considerations and contextual understanding are maintained. Ultimately, the synergy between AI and human intelligence leads to the most effective and responsible use of technology… at least for now.

About The Panelists

Jacqueline N. Goralczyk, ESQ.,LL.M., CIPP/US, CIPM - Jacki is a partner and founding member of DeAngelus Goralczyk, PLLC. She devotes her practice to helping clients navigate complex data privacy and cybersecurity regulatory regimes in a creative and effective manner. Jacki counsels clients on a wide variety of regulatory requirements, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“GLBA”), the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), New York's SHIELD Act, NYS DFS 500, Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), and the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) as well as new and emerging state and federal privacy regulations.

Aleks Pavlinik is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Stored Technology Solutions, Inc. (StoredTech), a managed service provider and IT solutions company. His career in the IT industry spans over two decades. His expertise lies in improving organizational security measures, and he leads the company's compliance initiatives via SOC 2 Type 2 audits. He has spearheaded the adoption AI to drive business innovation and efficiency. He emphasizes the importance of AI literacy across all levels of an organization and advocates for continuous learning and adaptation in the face of AI’s rapid evolution.