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BlackBerry CEO Says Safety Software Offers AI-Resistant Growth

BlackBerry CEO Says Safety Software Offers AI-Resistant Growth
Bloomberg Technology Friday 26 June 2026, 16:48 UTC By Dani Burger 1 min read
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BlackBerry CEO Says Safety Software Offers AI-Resistant Growth BlackBerry Ltd. Chief Executive Officer John Giamatteo had a direct answer when asked about one of the biggest challenges to software providers: Artificial intelligence isn’t ready to displace his safety-certified products. The company’s QNX operating system, which currently powers 275 million cars globally, has expanded beyond the automotive business into industrial automation, robotics and medical devices, Giamatteo said Friday...

BlackBerry CEO Says Safety Software Offers AI-Resistant Growth BlackBerry Ltd. Chief Executive Officer John Giamatteo had a direct answer when asked about one of the biggest challenges to software providers: Artificial intelligence isn’t ready to displace his safety-certified products. The company’s QNX operating system, which currently powers 275 million cars globally, has expanded beyond the automotive business into industrial automation, robotics and medical devices, Giamatteo said Friday in a Bloomberg Television interview. QNX is now the fastest-growing part of BlackBerry, he said.
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