Explore the practical realities of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity through this keynote presentation from BSides Edmonton 2025. Navigate beyond the AI hype cycle to understand where machine learning automation truly excels in protecting organizations from malware and cyber threats, while examining the significant limitations including unpredictable behavior, high deployment costs, hallucination risks, and privacy concerns. Discover why human oversight remains essential in cybersecurity operations and gain insights into the realistic applications of AI tools in threat detection and response. Learn to distinguish between AI marketing promises and actual capabilities, understanding both the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence presents for cybersecurity professionals in an increasingly complex threat landscape.