CNBC · 28 Oct, 13:00 · Technology briefing

CNBC TEC Summit live updates: Cisco, Levi's executives discuss AI risks and costs

Executives from Cisco and Levi’s addressed the CNBC TEC Summit, highlighting the significant risks and financial costs associated with artificial intelligence integration.

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Executives from Cisco and Levi’s addressed the CNBC TEC Summit, highlighting the significant risks and financial costs associated with artificial intelligence integration. The discussion underscores that while AI offers transformative potential, its implementation demands careful management to mitigate operational hazards and budgetary overruns. These insights provide a critical perspective for professionals navigating the current technological landscape, emphasising the need for strategic oversight rather than uncritical adoption of emerging tools.

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