Interview | Why 2026 Is the Year AI Leaders Must Step Up

In the first episode of the CAIO Podcast, Miguel Navarro, Innovator, Patented Inventor and Digital Leader shares why 2026 will be a defining year for AI leaders. With agentic AI, vibe coding, and adversarial threats accelerating, the stakes have never been higher.

Miguel warns that AI isn’t just about productivity; it’s about security. Fraudsters have matured faster than most organizations, leveraging AI to supercharge scams and deepfakes. His advice? “You have to train for the Olympics years in advance, and it’s the same if you want to fight these new threats.”

Download the episode to learn:

• Why prompting is the ultimate multiplier for AI success
• How to think like a fraudster and build new defense strategies
• Why security and collaboration are the keys to thriving in the AI era

Download the latest episode and uncover strategies to fight fraud, master prompting, and stay ahead of adversarial AI. Then, take the next step: Join the Chief AI Officer Exchange to connect with innovators, share strategies, and build the defenses your organization needs for 2026 and beyond.