The Gang announces Palo Alto Networks' $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk, marking a trend in cybersecurity consolidation. It discusses essential skills for the AI landscape, highlighting new roles like AI programmers and data engineers. The importance of community collaboration through hackathons is noted, along with fast food chains using AI in operations. The need for human leadership in AI initiatives is emphasized, addressing unmet expectations and future discussions on collaboration.
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