Smart Talks with IBM
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Join Malcolm Gladwell, author and host of Revisionist History, for Smart Talks with IBM as he speaks with visionaries who are creatively applying technology in business to drive change and transform their industries. This season, Smart Talks with IBM is hitting the road. We’re stepping outside the studio to explore how IBM clients are using artificial intelligence to transform the way they do business. It’s a fresh look behind the curtain of technology, where big ideas meet cutting-edge solutions. This is a paid advertisement from IBM.
Episodes
- Brewing Smarter: How HEINEKEN Is Using AI To Revolutionize Its Global Operations
Surajeet Ghosh, HEINEKEN's Chief AI Officer, joins Malcolm Gladwell on Smart Talks with IBM to discuss how the company uses data and AI to revolutionize its global operations. The conversation explores HEINEKEN's innovative approach to bec…
- Smart Talks with IBM Returns April 21
In Smart Talks with IBM Season 7, Malcolm Gladwell explores how global brands such as HEINEKEN, UFC, and Cleveland Clinic are applying AI and technology to reshape experiences and address complex challenges. New episodes are scheduled to b…
- NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe
NASA and IBM collaborated to develop AI foundation models that analyze satellite data for environmental and climate-related applications. These tools assist with projects such as tree planting in Kenya and tracking algae blooms in the UK.
- Unlocking Our Quantum Future
Malcolm Gladwell speaks with IBM Research Director Jay Gambetta about scaling quantum computing. They cover current experiments and the potential impact on various industries.
- IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, CEO Arvind Krishna and Malcolm Gladwell discuss the potential of quantum computing and the impact of AI on business. They also touch upon Krishna's past predictions and their influence on IBM's curr…
- Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI
IBM is collaborating with Scuderia Ferrari to enhance fan engagement through AI-driven insights and digital tools, aiming to deepen connections with their global fanbase of nearly 400 million people and foster innovation.
- L’Oréal and IBM: AI-Powered Beauty
Malcolm Gladwell visits L'Oréal's research center to discuss their AI partnership with IBM. The episode explores how AI is revolutionizing the creation of beauty products, aiming for increased sustainability and innovation. This is a paid…
- How AI Assistants Can Transform Education
Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to observe Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that simulates classroom interactions for teacher training. The episode discusses AI's potential to transform teaching methods and prepare educators for th…
- New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
The new season of Smart Talks with IBM, hosted by Malcolm Gladwell, premieres May 20th. The season will focus on IBM clients leveraging AI and data to transform their businesses. This is a paid advertisement from IBM.
- How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI
Malcolm Gladwell and Ric Lewis discuss how infrastructure enables AI, particularly the hardware capabilities needed for large language models. They also cover creative AI applications for businesses and how infrastructure unlocks AI's pote…
- Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos talk with IBM's Christina Montgomery about the importance of AI governance for responsible AI deployment and building customer trust. The discussion covers AI regulation, compliance in the AI age, and the…
- How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity
Malcolm Gladwell hosts IBM's Jason Kelley and Palo Alto Networks' Kristy Friedrichs on Smart Talks to discuss AI's impact on cybersecurity. They cover zero trust strategies and integrated security solutions.
- Scaling AI With Purpose
Rebecca Finlay, CEO of Partnership on AI, joins Jacob Goldstein on Smart Talks with IBM to discuss advancing AI innovation through openness and ethics. They cover risk management, the AI Alliance's focus on open data and technology, and ho…
- The Power of Granite in Business
This episode of Smart Talks with IBM features Maryam Ashoori discussing IBM's Granite models, which enhance AI transparency and business efficiency. They explore the trend of moving from large, general AI models to smaller, customized ones…
- Education in the Age of AI
Dr. Laurie Santos hosts a discussion with innovators Justina Nixon-Saintil and April Dawson on the evolving role of AI in education, covering lifelong learning, upskilling, and ethical considerations. The episode highlights IBM's SkillsBui…
- How Open Source can Democratize AI
Malcolm Gladwell and Mo Duffy discuss InstructLab and the benefits of open-source AI on IBM's Smart Talks, highlighting flexible deployment, transparency, and the importance of community collaboration for developing genuinely open-source A…
- An AI Advantage for the US Open
Jacob Goldstein interviews Brian Ryerson about how AI enhances the fan experience at the US Open, covering innovations like AI Commentary and Match Reports. This episode of Smart Talks with IBM explores the growing role of data and AI in s…
- Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models are the Future
In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. David Cox explains foundation models and self-supervised machine learning. He discusses the evolution of AI and its business applications with hosts Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein.
- AI & The Productivity Paradox
Malcolm Gladwell and IBM's Rob Thomas discuss the 'productivity paradox' in relation to AI, emphasizing the importance of open source AI and its potential to impact all industries.
- New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
A new season of Smart Talks with IBM, hosted by Malcolm Gladwell, premieres June 25th. The season will explore the concept of open artificial intelligence and its effects on various industries and business practices.
- The Power of Collaboration: How IBM Teams Up with Microsoft
In this Smart Talks with IBM bonus episode, IBM and Microsoft leaders Srinivasan Venkatarajan and Chris McGuire discuss their partnership in the generative AI space. They explore how their collaboration provides value to clients and emphas…
- AI in Healthcare: How Generative AI Is Expanding Fertility Treatment
Dr. Laurie Santos speaks with Alice Crisci, CEO of Ovum Health, about using generative AI to improve fertility treatments and healthcare access. They discuss Ovum Health's use of IBM's watsonx to enhance the patient experience.
- Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI
Susan Emerson of Salesforce and Matthew Candy of IBM Consulting discuss how generative AI can revolutionize customer and employee experiences. They explore the evolving relationship between Salesforce and IBM and the opportunities AI prese…
- Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society
Malcolm Gladwell interviews IBM's Dr. Darío Gil on the rise of generative AI. They discuss its evolution, practical applications, and how businesses can create value using this technology.
- Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
IBM's Smart Talks features Christina Montgomery discussing AI accountability, regulation, and the importance of transparent AI governance for businesses to ensure responsible AI deployment and build customer trust. Malcolm Gladwell and Lau…
- Hugging Face and watsonx: Why Open Source Is the Future of AI in Business
Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford interview Jeff Boudier of Hugging Face on Smart Talks with IBM about the future of open-source AI, its importance to AI progress, and the IBM watsonx partnership.
- Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models Are the Future
Dr. David Cox of IBM Research explains foundation models and self-supervised machine learning on Smart Talks with IBM, discussing their role in AI's future and applications like watsonx.
- AI for Business: Multiplying the Impact of AI
IBM's Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein interview Kareem Yusuf about the impact of AI on business, covering foundation models, data storage, decision making, and IBM's watsonx platform for scaling AI.
- New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
The new season of Smart Talks with IBM, hosted by Malcolm Gladwell, premieres September 5th. It will focus on how businesses can integrate AI into their workflows to achieve significant growth and adaptation in the AI era. This is a paid a…
- IBM and HBCUs: Fueling a New Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Laurie Santos discuss IBM
- 355 Days in Space: Finding Meaning with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
Mark Vande Hei, who holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American (355 days), shares his experiences with Malcolm Gladwell on Smart Talks. They discuss space experiments, the effects of extended missions on humans, and…
- Coming Soon: Smart Talks with IBM Season Finale with Malcolm Gladwell and NASA Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
In the season finale of Smart Talks with IBM, host Malcolm Gladwell and NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei will discuss experiments conducted in space, the physiological effects of prolonged space missions, and even the taste of space-grown chi…
- Clicks, Not Code: Transforming Digital Experiences with Salesforce
Malcolm Gladwell and Phil Weinmeister discuss how the Salesforce platform allows business users to create digital solutions without coding, focusing on human-centric design and IBM Consulting's role in digital transformations. This episode…
- Unlocking Data Strategy: Data Literacy for Better Business
This episode of Smart Talks with IBM features Malcolm Gladwell, Ronald Young Jr., and Nicholas Renotte discussing data strategy and literacy. They explore how data management and literacy improve business efficiency and are foundational to…
- Combatting Hiring Bias: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce with Intelligent Automation
Jacob Goldstein discusses combating hiring bias with Angela Hood on Smart Talks with IBM, exploring how intelligent automation can promote inclusive hiring practices and enhance competitiveness, while acknowledging its limitations in remov…
- The Future of Supply Chain: Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses
Malcolm Gladwell and Sheri Hinish discuss the importance of sustainable and transparent supply chains for business and the planet, addressing the current supply chain crisis.
- The Mayflower Autonomous Ship: AI and Automation at Sea
IBM's Smart Talks features Malcolm Gladwell discussing the Mayflower Autonomous Ship, the first autonomous vessel to cross the Atlantic. Engineers Brett Phaneuf and Don Scott explain how AI and automation influenced the ship's design and h…
- The Good Hacker: Hacking Businesses before Criminals Do
In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell interviews Stephanie “Snow” Carruthers about her role as Chief People Hacker for X-Force, IBM. Carruthers and her team proactively test client security by hacking into systems befor…
- Building Trustworthy AI: A Holistic Approach
Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Laurie Santos discuss ethical AI with Phaedra Boinodiris, IBM Consulting's Trust in AI Practice Leader. Boinodiris explains her team's holistic, design-thinking approach to proactively building trustworthy AI.
- Home Lending Pal: Disrupting the Mortgage Industry with Cloud and AI
Home Lending Pal's cofounders discuss their use of IBM's AI, blockchain, and cloud technologies to address historical biases and create a more transparent, secure, and equitable home loan process.
- New Smart Talks with IBM Season Coming Soon
The new season of Smart Talks with IBM, hosted by Malcolm Gladwell, premieres May 31. It features New Creators using technology in business, presented as a paid advertisement by IBM.
- Managing Supply Chain Volatility in the Height of the Shopping Season
Jonathan Wright from IBM discusses technologies like demand forecasting that help stabilize volatile global supply chains during peak shopping seasons. This episode of Smart Talks focuses on making supply chains more resilient.
- What Does the Future of Sustainability Look Like For Your Company and Your Customers
In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm speaks with Marc Rolfe of SAP and Jason Kelley of IBM about how strategic partnerships can foster industry-wide sustainability. The discussion addresses the urgent global need for environmental susta…
- How a Human-Centered Approach is Building Trustworthy AI
IBM executives discuss their approach to building trustworthy AI, emphasizing fairness, bias mitigation, and the social responsibility of creating AI systems that benefit all.
- Quantum Computing is Tomorrow's Computing, Today
Malcolm interviews IBM's Dr. Darío Gil on quantum computing's potential to revolutionize how we work and live over the next decade, accelerating discovery and development.
- Accelerating Innovation with Hybrid Cloud at the Edge
In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm Gladwell, David Shacochis, and Howard Boville discuss how hybrid cloud technology is essential for innovation as global connectivity increases and computing needs to happen at the network's edge.
- Why Business Needs Blockchain
This episode features an archived interview where Jonathan Strickland speaks with IBM's Jason Kelley about blockchain technology. They discuss its current impact on global supply chains, particularly concerning the pandemic, and its future…
- An Open Conversation about Open Innovation
Jim Whitehurst, an IBM senior advisor and open-source expert, joins Smart Talks to discuss how embracing seemingly chaotic moments can lead to more open organizations and better access to new ideas.
- Couch vs. cubicle: is the future of work hybrid?
This episode of Smart Talks features Malcolm and Adam Grant discussing the impact of remote work on productivity and enthusiasm, and exploring the possibilities and challenges of a hybrid work model.
- Can AI be empathetic? Reinventing client experiences
Anil Bhatt, CTO of Anthem, and Glenn Finch of IBM discuss on Smart Talks how AI is helping Anthem members interact with healthcare in a new way, especially during challenging times.