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
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