<![CDATA[Deriv<ed>: AI events]]>https://derivai.substack.com/s/deriv-ai-eventshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!We_A!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F03bee3eb-1349-4fe9-8366-4a6db8d3f789_256x256.pngDeriv<ed>: AI eventshttps://derivai.substack.com/s/deriv-ai-eventsSubstackMon, 01 Jun 2026 21:07:24 GMT<![CDATA[The AI advantage, secured: how companies can adopt AI without creating security risks ]]>https://derivai.substack.com/p/the-ai-advantage-secured-how-companieshttps://derivai.substack.com/p/the-ai-advantage-secured-how-companiesWed, 20 May 2026 06:11:55 GMTIn March 2023, Samsung engineers pasted proprietary source code into ChatGPT to debug it. Within weeks, the company banned generative AI on its devices.

That story is two years old. The pattern hasn’t changed, only the surface area.

Most security teams can list the AI tools they’ve sanctioned. Far fewer are aware of the ones employees are actually using. That gap is where the risk lives.

I’m joining Pawel Czech, Co-Founder of LabLab, for a live conversation on what’s breaking in AI security and what technical leaders can do about it this week.

We’ll cover:

  • Real breaches that have already happened, and what caused them

  • Why shadow AI spreads faster than policy can catch it

  • Where governance fails when AI scales ahead of process

  • One thing every technical leader should ship this week

  • How to keep moving fast without losing visibility

For engineering leaders, founders, and security professionals tired of generic “AI risk” panels.

📅 Thursday, 21 May

🕛 12:00 PM CET

👉 Join us live

]]><![CDATA[Shape the future with AI in Malaysia]]>https://derivai.substack.com/p/shape-the-future-with-ai-in-malaysiahttps://derivai.substack.com/p/shape-the-future-with-ai-in-malaysiaWed, 14 Jan 2026 03:35:02 GMTDeriv is running an AI hack-to-hire challenge in Cyberjaya, and applications are now open. Build something real, pitch it to judges, and compete for a total of RM 30,000 in cash prizes, with the opportunity to be considered for roles at Deriv.

What this hackathon is

This is a hybrid AI hackathon with two stages:

  • Round 1 (virtual): 7–8 Feb 2026

  • Finals (on-site): 14–15 Feb 2026 at Deriv HQ, Cyberjaya

You’ll develop AI-powered solutions for real-life scenarios, with support from people who build products at scale.

Why it’s worth your weekend

Here’s what makes it different from the usual “hack, sleep, submit, disappear” cycle:

  • Boost your career: work on real-world problems, showcase your skills, and get noticed by industry experts

  • Turn ideas into reality: develop innovative projects alongside AI professionals and business experts

  • Real stakes: RM 30,000 prize pool and real career opportunities

Learn more

Quick facts

Total prize pool: RM 30,000

  • 1st prize: RM 15,000

  • 2nd prize: RM 10,000

  • 3rd prize: RM 5,000

Location for finals: Deriv HQ, Cyberjaya

Format: hybrid (virtual round + on-site finals)

Who can join: open to all Malaysians and non-Malaysians with valid work or student visas

Join the hackathon

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to ship something AI-powered with real stakes, this is your sign.

Mahantesh Ambi is an AI Engineering Manager at Deriv.

Follow our official LinkedIn page for company updates and upcoming events.

Explore Deriv careers.

]]><![CDATA[What works (and what doesn’t) in AI for fintech]]>https://derivai.substack.com/p/what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-aihttps://derivai.substack.com/p/what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-aiTue, 13 Jan 2026 08:10:37 GMTIn a live discussion on 14 January, Rakshit Choudhary, Deriv’s CEO, and Pawel Czech, Lablab.ai’s co-founder and NativelyAI’s founder and CEO, discussed how AI can be used to scale an established fintech company’s operations:

  • 70%+ chats handled by an in-house customer support AI agent at ~98% CSAT

  • Procurement automation cutting ops friction

  • 2026 target of 75% workflow automation

Watch it on YouTube

]]><![CDATA[Your AI skills can land you a job with Deriv]]>https://derivai.substack.com/p/your-ai-skills-can-land-you-a-jobhttps://derivai.substack.com/p/your-ai-skills-can-land-you-a-jobThu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:19 GMTDeriv and lablab.ai are hosting a high-intensity hybrid hackathon to find top AI talent. This is an opportunity to win cash prizes and fast-track to a job interview with Deriv.

🗓️ The essentials

  • When: 6-8 February 2026

  • Where: Hybrid (online or on-site at Deriv Office, Business Bay, Dubai)

  • Prize pool: 10,000+ USD across categories

  • Teams: 1–3 members

🔥 Why participate?

  • Cash prizes: More than 10,000 USD across different categories.

  • Fast-track hiring opportunity: Top performers skip the queue and move directly to interviews, with the goal of hiring within 4-8 weeks.

  • Real-world impact: Solve actual industry problems (AI automation, data insights, risk/security) rather than “toy” demos.

  • Expert mentorship: Access to technical mentors to unblock your build.

Learn more

🛠️ The challenge

Your mission is to build and demo a job-ready AI prototype. Focus areas include:

  • AI workflow assistants: Internal tools and automation

  • Data & insights: Monitoring, anomaly detection, and forecasting

  • QA & engineering: Test generation and bug triage

  • Risk & compliance: Auditing flows and policy enforcement

🎯 Is this for you?

We are looking for professionals with experience or expertise in AI, Software Engineering, Data, or QA.

Note: Participants must be UAE-based or open to relocation and fluent in English.

🏁 Ready to start?

Spots are limited, and shortlisting begins immediately after the event. Don’t wait!

Sign up for the hackathon

If you’re the kind of builder who likes pressure, thrives on teamwork, and can turn ideas into working software…

This is your weekend.

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