People by WTF Nikhil Kamath x Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks | People by WTF | Ep. 11 Trailer
Jun 20, 2025
In a captivating discussion with Nikesh Arora, the conversation dives into the future of cybersecurity in a world increasingly shaped by AI. They challenge the value of traditional education and explore its limitations in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape. Additionally, the talk touches on the intersection of branding and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for practical applications and smart investment strategies. Join them as they navigate these compelling topics!
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Prioritize Securing AI Systems
- Secure AI systems rather than only building wrappers around them to capture the most value and protect users.
- Invest in cybersecurity as AI becomes pervasive to safeguard models and their applications.
Value In Wrapping AI Models
- Nikesh Arora argues the art will be in wrapping AI models with useful applications rather than just the models themselves.
- He implies value accrues to those who build practical wrappers and secure the underlying 'brain'.
Brand's Role If AI Is Democratic
- Nikhil Kamath raises how democratized AI might reduce differentiation, questioning the future role of brand.
- The conversation suggests brand and application layers may preserve differentiation even if base models converge.