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AI: Hype vs Reality - Navigating Retail’s Digital Minefield: AI, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and the Oversight Dilemma with Hanesbrands

AI: Hype vs Reality - Navigating Retail’s Digital Minefield: AI, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and the Oversight Dilemma with Hanesbrands

World Retail Podcast
• 47 min
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Join me, Ian McGarrigle, on the World Retail Podcast as we dive into the critical intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and retail. In this episode, part of our AI: Hype or Reality series, I sit down with Dr. John Apala, VP and Global Chief Information Security Officer for Hanesbrands Inc., and Megha Kalsi, Partner in AlixPartners’ cybersecurity practice. We explore the pressing issues of data security and regulation in the retail sector. Discover why retail remains a prime target for cybercrime and how AI can enhance cybersecurity while balancing business growth. We also discuss the fine line between personalization and privacy in AI-driven retail strategies. Tune in for expert insights on navigating these complex challenges.