Phil Goodwin, IDC’s Research VP, explore the challenges of backing up AI environments, focusing on large language models. Phil highlights the limitations of traditional backup methods for dynamic AI systems and the industry's push for genuine AI-driven data protection. We discuss the roles of companies like Dell, Commvault, Rubrik, and Cohesity in innovating state preservation for Kubernetes and anticipate new cybersecurity threats targeting AI models. This episode offers key insights for tech professionals on the future of AI, backup, and cybersecurity.