Feb. 19, 2026 | Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan on AI security; Auto execs anxious about job security

Feb. 19, 2026 | Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan on AI security; Auto execs anxious about job security

Author: Automotive News February 19, 2026 Duration: 22:05
Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan discusses the company’s growth to 3,000 rooftops and why he says artificial intelligence security is becoming more critical than ever. Auto executives report more job security anxiety than any other industry as disruption reaches record levels. Plus, General Motors bets leaner inventories will help it weather the next downturn.

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