Deepfakes, Data Poisoning, and the Governance Gap

In this episode of MSP 1337, Chris sits down with Dr. Stephen Wright of Macadamia Solutions, a rare expert whose career spans technology, law, and business. Together they explore why governance has become the defining challenge of the AI era and why many organizations remain dangerously unprepared.

The conversation examines how regulatory requirements, cybersecurity obligations, and emerging AI risks are reshaping boardroom accountability. Dr. Wright breaks down the growing threat of deepfakes, data poisoning, and data suppression, explaining how attackers increasingly target data integrity and the people who make decisions based on it, rather than traditional IT systems alone. The discussion also explores the unintended consequences of technology legislation, regulatory capture, supply chain risk, remote work security, and the persistent governance challenges that prevent organizations from achieving true cybersecurity maturity.

For MSPs, IT leaders, and business executives, this episode provides a practical look at the intersection of governance, risk, security, and compliance, and why effective governance may be the single most important capability organizations need to navigate the future of AI.