This interview podcast features Matthew DeMello, Senior Editor at Emerge AI Research, interviewing Vivek Khindria, SVP of Cybersecurity, Network, and Technology Risk at Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada's largest food retailer. The discussion centers on the evolving fraud landscape in retail, focusing on the challenges posed by the increasing use of AI by both legitimate businesses and fraudsters. Khindria highlights the importance of balancing fraud prevention with customer experience, emphasizing the need for data quality, ethical AI implementation, and information sharing across sectors to combat sophisticated fraud techniques. Specific examples include the emergence of AI-powered tools designed for criminal use (FraudGPT, WormGPT) and the benefits of platforms like CCTX and RH-ISAC for collaborative threat intelligence. The interview concludes with advice for retail leaders on implementing secure AI strategies and prioritizing data security and ethical considerations.
