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The Truth Behind Artificial Intelligence
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ChatGPT has been the buzzword of the year, dominating conversations and fueling excitement about the future of Artificial Intelligence. But AI is so much more than just chatbots and automation: its impact reaches far beyond what most people realize.
So, what are the real advantages of AI? And more importantly, what are the risks? While AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity by detecting suspicious behavior faster than ever, it’s also empowering hackers with new, highly sophisticated attack methods. Has AI launched a new era of cybersecurity, or are we losing control of the battle?
But cybersecurity is just one piece of the puzzle. AI raises even bigger questions, some of which we may not yet have answers to:
Can AI fail in ways we don’t understand?
Will AI set its own goals, beyond human control?
Can AI create even more powerful AI models that no one fully governs?
What’s the bigger threat: malicious AI, or criminals using AI for cyberattacks?
What is the greatest danger AI poses to the world?
And what about your job? Is it safe in an AI-driven future?
With over four decades of experience in security, IT and AI, Eddy Willems offers a pragmatic, passionate, and eye-opening perspective on the true risks and rewards of artificial intelligence.
AI isn’t just changing technology, it’s changing everything. Are you ready for what’s next?
Eddy Willems is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert from Belgium, with nearly four decades of experience at the forefront of the international security industry. Since 1989, he has been Belgium’s most internationally quoted cybersecurity expert and a respected voice in the global debate on digital threats, cybercrime, and online safety.
Eddy is a board member of two influential international security organizations, EICAR (European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research) and LSEC, and works as an independent Security Evangelist at WAVCi, his own consultancy company. In 1991, he became a founding member of EICAR, one of the world’s very first IT security research organizations, helping to shape early international collaboration in malware research and cybersecurity.
Throughout his career, Eddy has worked for and advised several leading security vendors and distributors, including G DATA, Kaspersky, and Westcon. In 2024, he took on the role of Chief Operating Officer of the Clean Software Alliance, where he contributes to initiatives focused on software trust and improving security standards across the industry.
Beyond his technical and strategic roles, Eddy is a passionate educator and storyteller. In 2013, he published his first non-fiction book, Cyberdanger, released in English, German, and Dutch, aimed at raising awareness about digital risks among a broad audience. He is also co-author of the Dutch science-fiction cyberthriller Het Virus, which combines storytelling with realistic cyber scenarios. The English edition, The Virus, was released globally at the end of 2025.
As an internationally sought-after and inspiring speaker, Eddy delivers keynotes, lectures, and presentations around the world, including TEDx talks, addressing audiences ranging from children and students to cybersecurity professionals, executives, policymakers, and board members. Known for his ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and often story-driven insights, he bridges the gap between technology, human behaviour, and leadership.
Through real-world examples, historical context, and a strong focus on the human factor, Eddy Willems continues to play a key role in shaping awareness and understanding of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital society.
Cyber Security Guru | Inspiring Speaker | Author #Cyberdanger #TheVirus | Security Researcher | Director | Independent Security Evangelist at WAVCi
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