In a webinar featuring Andrew Green, Networking & Security Research Analyst at GigaOm, the discussion centered around the evolving role of SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) in the context of modern security challenges and the potential integration of AI. Despite Gartner's Hype Cycle for ITSM report labeling the SOAR category as "obsolete," both Green and the host emphasized the continued importance of SOAR, critiquing traditional platforms for not keeping pace with current security needs. They explored the limitations and potential of AI within SOAR, highlighting that while AI can greatly assist with tasks like data summarization and threat intelligence, it struggles with tasks requiring deep contextual knowledge. Accountability in AI-driven decisions was also discussed, with the consensus being that while AI can act as a valuable assistant, it should not yet be fully relied upon for autonomous decision-making. The conversation also touched on different types of SOAR vendors and how AI implementations can be refined to ensure accurate outputs, suggesting a future where AI complements human expertise rather than replaces it.