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ToxSec - AI and Cybersecurity

ToxSec, Exploring ChatGPT, Karen Spinner

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    AI Security Engineer | M.S. Cybersecurity, CISSP | Amazon, NSA, Defense Contractor, USMC.

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    Exploring ChatGPT. Science, Physics, AI. Images by DALL-E.

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    AI builder with mixed feelings about AI. Agency owner (custom software, product messaging). Creator of CarouselBot, a tool that turns your posts into LinkedIn carousels.

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