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AI is critical for humanity’s survival: Cisco president on the AI revolution | Jeetu Patel

February 26, 2026·1h 27m·3-min readinterviewtechnology
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The survival of humanity may depend on AI's success, not in spite of but because of demographic collapse and labor shortages; AI is a foundational megatrend that demands full organizational commitment, cultural transformation, and long-term strategic patience.


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