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AI Won't Replace Cybersecurity Soon, Says Palo Alto CEO

2/18/2026

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Palo Alto Networks Chief Executive Officer Nikesh Arora said at VivaTech in Paris on June 11, 2025 that artificial intelligence will not replace cybersecurity soon.
Arora noted customers are focusing on improving security systems to better utilize AI.
The company posted fiscal second-quarter results that beat estimates, but shares fell 8% after the third-quarter guidance disappointed.
Investors worry that AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI could disrupt software models.

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Palo Alto Networks Chief Executive Officer Nikesh Arora said at VivaTech in Paris on June 11, 2025 that artificial intelligence will not replace cybersecurity soon.
Arora noted customers are focusing on improving security systems to better utilize AI.
The company posted fiscal second-quarter results that beat estimates, but shares fell 8% after the third-quarter guidance disappointed.
Investors worry that AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI could disrupt software models.