Telefónica SA Chairman Marc Murtra participated in a panel discussion titled "Cyber defenders in the age of AI" at the World Economic Forum in Davos. During the event, Murtra emphasized the importance of Europe developing its own technology to enhance strategic sovereignty and cybersecurity. He highlighted the integral role of security for Telefónica’s 350 million customers and noted that while artificial intelligence presents new opportunities for cybercriminals, it also equips defenders with improved tools. Murtra expressed optimism about the future of cybersecurity, suggesting systems will become safer in the coming years. Other panelists included leaders from MIT Media Lab, Check Point Software Technologies, and Darktrace.

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