AI is poised to be the most disruptive technology in application security since the cloud, but separating the hype from the reality is critical. AI could also be the next DotCom bubble. This session cuts through the noise to provide a practitioner's-level view on leveraging AI for tangible AppSec gains. Drawing on over 20 years of experience and the dark arts of Economics, we will move beyond hype and into the trenches. Join this session to gain a clear-eyed perspective on the opportunities and pitfalls of AI in our field. You'll leave with practical insights and a framework for evaluating and implementing AI solutions in your own work or personal life.