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Embark on a journey where technology meets adventure. Through epic storytelling and engaging demos, we transform complex cybersecurity and AI topics into adventurous quests.

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🏰 Tower

Watch talks and presentations on Azure, AI, and cybersecurity

📚 Library

Read articles and insights on technology and security

⚒️ Forge

Explore code projects and open-source contributions

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Latest Adventures

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AI AppSec Is Still AppSec

Library

Why AI systems must inherit and grow, not work in parallel to traditional AppSec.

November 22, 2025

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The Architecture of AI Transformation

Tower

Diana Wolfe joins Chris and Josh to discuss the new paper "The Architecture of AI Transformation: Four Strategic Patterns and an Emerging Frontier"...

October 3, 2025

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Deepfakes, AI Fraud, and authenticity

Tower

In this episode of "Securing the Realm," we discuss the mystifying world of deepfakes and shallow fakes and their implications for security and med...

August 26, 2025

🏰

Securing the Realm - Deepfakes, AI Fraud, and authenticity - with a special guest

Tower

In this episode of "Securing the Realm," we discuss the mystifying world of deepfakes and shallow fakes and their implications for security and med...

August 8, 2025

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rog

Forge

Róg - A research project investigating disinformation and AI. Explores how AI systems can be used to detect and counter misinformation campaigns.

July 2, 2025

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str-agentic-adventures

Forge

AI-powered web app for tabletop RPGs that replaces the human Dungeon Master while maintaining creativity, flexibility, and immersion.

June 10, 2025

Our Quest

Through epic storytelling and engaging demos, we transform complex topics like deploying Large-Language Models (LLMs), Small-Language Models (SLMs), and Agentic AI into adventurous quests. Whether you're a seasoned tech adventurer or a curious newcomer, you'll gain insights into Azure's cutting-edge capabilities, responsible AI practices, and open-source projects—all while battling kobolds, training AI elves, and unlocking the secrets of the Crystal Keep.

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