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AI and Cybersecurity: The Future According to Nikesh Arora

12 AUGUST 2024

Find out why consistent AI regulation is important, how Arora built an innovation culture at Palo Alto, and why cybersecurity is more important than ever.

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The next five to 10 years could yield unprecedented, life-changing innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). Can industry and governments capitalize on this moment by finding the right balance of business innovation, AI regulation, and cybersecurity best practices? 

  

Join Dr. Lori Esposito Murray and guest Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, to find out why consistent AI regulation is important, how Arora built an innovation culture at Palo Alto, and why cybersecurity is more important than ever. 

 

(01:24) Nikesh's Leadership Journey
(01:46) Key Pillars of Leadership
(04:30) Navigating Uncertainty and AI 
(05:45) The Evolution of AI
(12:59) Balancing Innovation and Regulation
(15:28) Building an Innovative Culture
(18:44) Future of Cybersecurity and Technology

 

For more from The Conference Board: 

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  • AI and Cybersecurity Rank Among Top 2024 Issues for CEOs 
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The next five to 10 years could yield unprecedented, life-changing innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). Can industry and governments capitalize on this moment by finding the right balance of business innovation, AI regulation, and cybersecurity best practices? 

  

Join Dr. Lori Esposito Murray and guest Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, to find out why consistent AI regulation is important, how Arora built an innovation culture at Palo Alto, and why cybersecurity is more important than ever. 

 

(01:24) Nikesh's Leadership Journey
(01:46) Key Pillars of Leadership
(04:30) Navigating Uncertainty and AI 
(05:45) The Evolution of AI
(12:59) Balancing Innovation and Regulation
(15:28) Building an Innovative Culture
(18:44) Future of Cybersecurity and Technology

 

For more from The Conference Board: 

  • 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards 
  • AI and Cybersecurity Rank Among Top 2024 Issues for CEOs 
  • Principles for AI Guardrails in the US: Safety, Security, and Innovation 

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