Rubrik CEO Highlights AI’s Transformative Power — and Its Expanding Threat Landscape
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, but it is also expanding the global risk surface, warned Bipul Sinha, CEO and Co-founder of Rubrik, during a keynote session at the India Today AI Summit 2026.
Speaking at a session titled “Masterclass: The AI Dreams of the World”, Sinha delivered a clear and measured message: the AI revolution presents enormous possibilities, but it simultaneously amplifies vulnerabilities.
“AI is 100 times more opportunities and 100 times more risk,” Sinha said, summarizing what he described as the defining paradox of this technological era.
Drawing from his experience leading a global Cybersecurity company, Sinha explained that while AI Tools are dramatically improving productivity and automating knowledge-based work, they remain imperfect. He pointed out that AI models continue to produce hallucinations — incorrect or fabricated outputs — which can create new security weaknesses if left unchecked.
“The more these systems hallucinate, the more prone they are to compromise,” he cautioned, emphasizing that innovation without robust safeguards could expose enterprises and governments to new forms of digital attack.
AI and Cybersecurity: Prevention Alone Is Not Enough
A major focus of Sinha’s address was cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence. He argued that organizations must accept a hard reality: cyberattacks cannot be entirely prevented.
“Cyberattacks are inevitable, just like death and taxes,” he stated candidly.
Rather than focusing exclusively on prevention, Sinha stressed the importance of resilience and recovery. According to him, companies and public institutions must prepare for rapid restoration of operations after a breach.
He cited hospitals and healthcare institutions as prime examples. In the event of a ransomware attack or systems compromise, medical facilities cannot afford prolonged downtime. Patient care depends on immediate system recovery.
Sinha also highlighted India’s growing role in global cybersecurity innovation, revealing that a significant portion of Rubrik’s cybersecurity products are designed and developed at its Bengaluru headquarters. This underscores India’s strategic importance in the global AI and data security ecosystem.
Deepfakes and the Rising Trust Deficit in the AI Era
Another key issue discussed at the summit was the rapid spread of deepfakes — highly realistic AI-generated avatars and videos capable of impersonating individuals and spreading misinformation.
Sinha acknowledged that deepfakes represent a serious challenge to digital trust. However, he compared today’s AI fears to the early days of online commerce.
“There was a time when people were afraid to use credit cards online,” he noted. Over time, secure payment gateways and certification badges increased consumer trust.
Similarly, Sinha suggested that AI-generated content and avatars may require certified trust marks or verification standards to help users distinguish authentic material from manipulated media. Establishing such frameworks, he argued, will be critical in combating misinformation and maintaining public confidence.
What Jobs Can AI Perform — and What It Cannot
Addressing concerns about job displacement, Sinha said AI is already capable of performing nearly all “knowledge-based tasks” that rely on structured data and repeatable processes.
He gave practical examples, such as planning travel itineraries or booking hotel reservations during business trips. In such cases, AI systems can rely on existing data patterns to complete tasks efficiently without human intervention.
“We have to think about our repetitive tasks, and ask whether AI can do those repetitive tasks without human intervention,” he said, encouraging professionals to rethink workflows rather than fear automation.
However, Sinha firmly maintained that AI lacks the ability to create genuinely new ideas or innovate independently. According to him, while AI can optimize and automate, human creativity and forward-thinking leadership remain irreplaceable.
When asked directly whether he feared being replaced by AI, Sinha responded with characteristic confidence: “AI will not take my job because I live in the future and AI is in the past.”
A Defining Moment for Responsible AI Leadership
Sinha’s remarks at the India Today AI Summit 2026 underscored a broader message for policymakers, technology leaders, and businesses: artificial intelligence must be developed alongside strong cybersecurity frameworks and ethical guardrails.
As AI adoption accelerates across industries — from healthcare and finance to governance and media — the balance between opportunity and risk will define the next decade of innovation.
In Sinha’s view, the challenge is not whether AI will transform society — that transformation is already underway. The real question is whether institutions are prepared to manage the risks while unlocking its full potential.
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