AI Hacks Launch: Creating Secure & Compliant AI
with Liana Tomescu & Matthew Manno
Duration: ~12 minutes
Episode Description
AI is transforming everything. But who's making sure it's done right?
Welcome to AI Hacks with Liana Tomescu, the weekly podcast where host Liana Anca Tomescu (founder of SonnyLabs.AI) sits down with founders, engineers, and security experts to uncover the strategies that actually work for building, securing, and deploying AI safely and securely.
In this premiere episode, Liana and creative director intern Matt Manno introduce the mission: demystifying AI security and compliance while sharing real stories from the frontlines of AI innovation. From prompt injection prevention to EU AI Act compliance, from startup journeys to enterprise implementations - nothing is off limits.
Episode Highlights
- •The double meaning behind "AI Hacks" (it's cleverer than you think)
- •Why this podcast exists: bridging the gap between innovation and security
- •What makes these conversations different from typical AI content
- •Preview of international guests and diverse perspectives coming up
- •How technical concepts will be made accessible to everyone
- •The balanced approach: AI optimism meets practical safety
Key Timestamps
[00:00] Opening and introductions
[00:39] Liana introduces SonnyLabs AI's mission
[01:35] The big reveal: launching AI Hacks podcast
[03:08] Core mission: best practices for AI deployment for anyone using and developing AI
[05:51] Making technical content accessible to all
[06:48] International perspectives from Dublin to New York
[09:56] Who should listen (hint: everyone working with AI)
[10:59] Topics preview: from prompt engineering to compliance
[11:45] Where to find us weekly
Who This Is For
Developers, founders, security and compliance professionals, and anyone who wants to understand how to build and deploy AI without the security and compliance nightmares.
About SonnyLabs.AI
Building the platform that makes AI security and compliance simple for organizations worldwide.