IA on AI – McDonald’s Bot Breach, Google’s AI Cyber Win, and Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion
Release Date: 07/24/2025
IA on AI – Fake Data, Deleted Code, and the Risk We’re Not Ready For
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Ep 249: Training Your Audit Team for the New AI Era w/ Anthony Reyes (Remitly)
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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Anthony Reyes, Vice President of Internal Audit at Remitly. Anthony believes AI in audit isn’t a “someday” thing—it’s already happening. In this episode, he talks about the real ways AI is being used right now, including how it’s helping with testing controls and building smarter audit tools. We also hear how he’s training his team to work with AI and what advice he gives to strong auditors who want to become leaders. If you’re wondering how AI is really changing audit—or how to grow your executive skills—this one’s for...
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IA on AI - Special Alert on ChatGPT Agents
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This week on The AI in IA Podcast, we’re taking a closer look at one of the newest AI developments: ChatGPT’s autonomous agents. What can they actually do and more importantly, what are the risks? We break down OpenAI’s own policy to highlight security concerns that internal auditors (and really, any user) need to know. From real-world examples like booking a dinner or a haircut to the dangers of prompt injection attacks, we explain how these agents operate, how they interact with sensitive data, and what safeguards are (or aren’t) in place. Be sure to follow us on our...
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IA on AI – McDonald’s Bot Breach, Google’s AI Cyber Win, and Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion
The Audit Podcast
This week on IA on AI, we break down the — yes, the one where an AI chatbot exposed data from over 60 million job applicants due to a shockingly simple security lapse. We explore why these matters to internal auditors and what basic control failures like this can teach us about staying vigilant as AI becomes more embedded in business processes. Plus: An update on the and why U.S.-based organizations should still be paying attention How — and what this signals for the future of human-in-the-loop systems A and a record-setting $2B seed round for a new AI startup : what it is,...
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Ep 248: What Really Matters When Building an Audit Team w/ Mike Padilla (Starbucks)
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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Mike Padilla, Senior Manager of Internal Audit and SOX Leader at Starbucks. Mike brings a refreshing perspective on the internal audit profession—starting with the idea that we might need to stop taking ourselves so seriously. His insights are especially relevant for those thinking about the future of the profession and how we recruit the next generation of auditors. In this episode, Mike shares thoughts on how the perception of audit impacts recruiting—particularly among college students—and why it’s time to bridge the...
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IA on AI – AI Voice Clones a Senator, State-Led Regulation, and What the FRC Just Made Clear
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In today’s episode of IA on AI, we cover an AI voice scam impersonating a high-ranking official, the sweeping new “Big Beautiful Bill” on AI regulations, and landmark AI guidance just released by the FRC. They break down: • - washingtonpost.com • - lawandtheworkplace.com • - FRC.org Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn: Instagram: TikTok: Also be sure to sign up for and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast . * This podcast is brought to you by . the services...
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Ep 247: Why Internal Audit Should Lead the AI Charge w/ Shannon Urban (Hasbro)
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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Shannon Urban, Chief Audit Executive at Hasbro. In this episode, Shannon shares how she’s leading her team through a major shift—reallocating about half of her full-time audit staff—and why that move is positioning her team for long-term impact. She also discusses how she’s upskilling her team on AI and analytics and what conversations she’s having with her peers on audit roundtables. Shannon also shares how to build real credibility with the board—something that’s been a theme in recent episodes and continues to be...
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IA on AI – Ep 1: Is AI Taking Over Audit Jobs?
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In the first episode of IA on AI, John Thompson joins Trent to talk about one of the biggest questions in the audit world right now: Is AI Taking Over Audit Jobs? They break down: What AI can and can’t do (yet) in audit How the role of the auditor might shift Why this isn’t just about losing jobs — it’s about changing how we work They also touch on what to expect from the show going forward and why internal auditors should want to stay in the AI conversation. Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on , , and . Also be sure to sign...
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Ep 246: Retired CAE Summer Series – Part 4 w/ Kevin Ryan
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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re continuing our Retired CAE Summer Series with Kevin Ryan, former Chief Risk Review Officer and General Auditor at KeyBank, where he spent 38 years—15 of those in audit leadership. In this episode, Kevin reflects on the importance of relationships and shares how he was able to gain the ear of the CEO, something many auditors strive for. He also offers a personal story that would serve as a lesson in office politics, and answers the question: if his audit career were a book, what would the first and last chapters be about? Be sure...
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Ep 245: Retired CAE Summer Series – Part 3 w/ Mike Jenkins
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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re continuing our Retired CAE Summer Series with Mike Jenkins, former VP of Internal Audit at Facebook, Gap, and Included Health, and former Director of Financial Audit at Google. Since retiring, Mike has embraced a new chapter—as an artist. In this episode, he shares how creativity has always been a superpower for him, both in his art and throughout his audit career. Mike reflects on what he's learned over the years, offers advice for today’s audit professionals, and discusses what it really means to interact with the board and audit...
info_outlineThis week on IA on AI, we break down the McDonald’s hiring bot fiasco — yes, the one where an AI chatbot exposed data from over 60 million job applicants due to a shockingly simple security lapse. We explore why these matters to internal auditors and what basic control failures like this can teach us about staying vigilant as AI becomes more embedded in business processes.
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- An update on the EU AI Act and why U.S.-based organizations should still be paying attention
- How Google’s AI caught a cyberattack in real time — and what this signals for the future of human-in-the-loop systems
- A $4 trillion milestone for Nvidia and a record-setting $2B seed round for a new AI startup
- A reality check on AGI: what it is, what it isn’t, and why the hype may be outpacing the science
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