Companies That Fail to Embrace AI Could Face Extinction, Warns Okta CEO

In early 2026, artificial intelligence has moved from boardroom buzzword to business survival tool. Leaders now warn that companies that ignore AI risk more than missed opportunities, they may face real decline or disruption. Okta CEO Todd McKinnon has been sounding the alarm on this shift, stressing that modern enterprises must not just adopt AI, but secure it properly to protect their data and operations.