It looks like the Indian CEO took favor to an Indian subordinate.
They "hit it off" during a chance meeting. Perfectly normal human to human interaction, due to shared backgrounds, interests, cultures, etc.
The article does its best to turn it into a statement concerning an entire generation of people.
The corporate math and reality of it ... CEO finds a way to get a multi million dollar job done for $100k thanks to AI, and turns it into a feel good moment for humanity, so you'll think your jobs are all safe guys.
Thats a good CEO.
What is included in the 98%? IOS on Catalyst and core routers too? Isn't 24 months enough for anyone to forget this stupid idea and the boy genius (who cares if he went through YC23, worthless nowadays)?
I wonder what the average Cisco's employee will think reading this interview, probably those with enough seniority will think back at the Chambers years and shed a tear (incredible, I know).
we're transitioning to Juniper and don't feel bad about it