Hi Product people,

How is AI reshaping the landscape of product management and cybersecurity?

This week on Product Thinking, we have a special compilation episode where we're highlighting some of the best insights from industry experts about the transformative power of AI. We discussed how AI is not only enhancing productivity but also redefining expectations for product managers by offering real-time data analysis and strategy formulation tools.

"Don't be scared of AI. Use it. Use it to make yourself better. If you don't, somebody else will. And then you, your job may become obsolete."

We also ventured into the realm of cybersecurity, exploring how AI is both a boon and a challenge, offering new tools for defense while escalating threat vectors with technologies like deep fakes.

The key takeaway? Embrace AI to stay ahead and secure a competitive edge.

Have you started integrating AI into your product strategies yet? I'd love to hear how it's influencing your work. Reply to this email or join the discussion on LinkedIn!

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: Apple | Spotify

Looking forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Melissa Perri

Founder Product Institute, Board Member, and Teacher

You’ll hear us talk about:

10:05 - AI's Role in Product Strategy

Explore how product leaders are integrating AI into their strategic planning, focusing on addressing significant business and customer problems. The discussion highlights the experimental applications of AI in enhancing customer journeys and optimizing backend processes.

18:45 - Enhancing Customer Interaction with Digital Avatars

We dive into the world of digital avatars and their role in creating empathetic and personalized customer interactions. This section covers how avatars can be used for language learning and practicing difficult conversations in a non-judgmental setting.

27:30 - Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

Understand the evolving landscape of cybersecurity with AI's influence. Learn about the dual nature of AI in enhancing defenses and creating new threat vectors, emphasizing the importance of rapid AI adoption to stay competitive in the cybersecurity arena.

Episode Resources:

Anthony Maggio (VP Product Management at Airtable)
Jessica Hall (CPO at Just Eat Takeaway)
Karthik Suri (CPO at Cornerston OnDemand)
Mario Rodriguez (CPO at Github)
Steve Wilson (CPO at Exabeam)
Darren Wilson (CPO at Soul Machines)
Tamar Yehoshua (Former President of Product)

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