Imagine, if you will, a world where AI streamlines your network configuration changes, manages your network and even troubleshoots for you. Sounds like a far-off dream, right? Well, the future is here and we're discussing exactly that. We weigh the pros and cons of using AI in network management, touching on issues like data accuracy and false positives. But it's not all gloom and doom as we explore the positive impacts conversational AI can have on the networking industry. Finally, we throw light on how AI can revolutionize network security and enterprise. Picture IT administrators making informed decisions about upgrades and patches swiftly and accurately, thanks to the assistance of AI. We consider the implications of using public data lakes and protecting intellectual property. We then delve into the exciting potential of AI for network optimization, self-healing, and even ordering new equipment. Trust us,  this is an episode you don't want to miss. A big thank you to our sponsor: Unimus! Interested in a device agnostic NCM software to streamline and automation configuration management for your entire network? Check out Unimus! https://unimus.net/ We are now on TikTok! - https://www.tiktok.com/@artofneteng Cables2Clouds! https://www.cables2clouds.com Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/artofneteng​ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artofneteng/ ​Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofneteng Join the group on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/artofneteng/ Check out our website https://artofnetworkengineering.com​ Merch Store – https://artofneteng.com/store Join the Discord Study group – https://artofneteng.com/iaatj