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Join Malcolm Gladwell, author and host of Revisionist History, for conversations with visionary leaders using technology to transform business. Season 7 features innovators from companies like HEINEKEN, UFC, and Nestlé as they explore how AI, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies are reimagining the way they operate and scale. It's a fresh and exclusive look behind the curtain, where bold ideas meet real-world solutions.

 Perfect for curious minds, business leaders, and technology enthusiasts looking for peer-to-peer insights on AI, innovation, leadership, and navigating transformation in a rapidly changing world.

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Episodes 57

  1. The $5 Billion Effort to help Secure the World’s Shared Software

    32 minSeason 7 · Episode 5

    Earlier this year, IBM and Red Hat launched Lightwell, a $5 billion initiative backed by a force of20,000 engineers with the goal of securing the open source software that powers a great deal ofmodern life — …

  2. Trust Needs Proof: Who Really Controls Your AI?

    43 minSeason 7 · Episode 4

    As AI adoption accelerates and global regulations evolve, digital sovereignty has shifted from policy concept to board-level priority. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down live at …

  3. The Quantum Shift in Biomedical Discovery

    44 minSeason 7 · Episode 3

    When Dr. Lara Jehi began treating epilepsy patients in the 2000s, critical surgical decisions were driven more by clinician intuition and expertise than data. Today, she is a leader of IBM and Cleveland …

  4. Inside the Octagon: How AI Brings UFC’s Fastest Moments into Focus

    47 minSeason 7 · Episode 2

    Most of what happens inside the UFC Octagon is too fast for the human eye to follow. Enter Alon Cohen, Executive Vice President of Innovation for TKO, who has spent 15 years building the data and AI systems …

  5. Brewing Smarter: How HEINEKEN Is Using AI To Revolutionize Its Global Operations

    43 minSeason 7 · Episode 1

    The HEINEKEN Company is one of the world’s pioneering global brewers. Founded in 1864, it continues to innovate as it pursues its ambition to become the world’s best‑connected brewer. For the Season 7 premiere …

  6. Smart Talks with IBM Returns April 21

    2 minSeason 7Trailer

    In Smart Talks with IBM Season 7, Malcolm Gladwell reveals how global brands are applying AI and technology to reshape experiences and help solve complex challenges. Go behind the scenes with HEINEKEN, UFC, and …

  7. NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe

    33 minSeason 6 · Episode 6

    NASA and IBM have developed advanced AI foundation models that analyze satellite data to reveal patterns across Earth and beyond. These tools are already driving real‑world impact, from helping Kenya plan the …

  8. Unlocking Our Quantum Future

    53 minSeason 6 · Episode 5

    Malcolm Gladwell heads to San Francisco Tech Week to talk with IBM’s new Director of Research Jay Gambetta in front of a live audience. They discuss IBM’s plans to scale quantum computing power, the …

  9. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum

    52 minSeason 6 · Episode 4

    Malcolm Gladwell sits down with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna in a special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM. They discuss the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing, the transformative impact …

  10. Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI

    28 minSeason 6 · Episode 3

    Scuderia Ferrari and IBM are redefining fan engagement with AI-driven insights, and cutting-edge digital tools. Learn how IBM is helping Scuderia Ferrari deepen connections with its almost 400 million fans …

  11. L’Oréal and IBM: AI-Powered Beauty

    27 minSeason 6 · Episode 2

    This week, the show takes you behind the scenes at L'Oréal’s research center in New Jersey. Malcolm Gladwell delves into the complexities of cosmetic formulation and the AI partnership with IBM. Learn how AI is …

  12. How AI Assistants Can Transform Education

    27 minSeason 6 · Episode 1

    Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by simulating classroom interactions with students. Discover AI’s …

  13. New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon

    1 minSeason 6Trailer

    Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various companies to tell stories of how IBM clients are using artificial …

  14. How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI

    55 minSeason 5 · Episode 9

    In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Ric Lewis, IBM’s Senior Vice President of Infrastructure. They discuss how hardware capability has enabled the matrix math required to run …

  15. Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance

    27 minSeason 5 · Episode 8

    To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with …

  16. How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity

    40 minSeason 5 · Episode 7

    In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Jason Kelley, GM, Strategic Partners and Ecosystems at IBM, and Kristy Friedrichs, SVP and Chief Partnership Officer at Palo Alto Networks …

  17. Scaling AI With Purpose

    34 minSeason 5 · Episode 6

    In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein speaks with Rebecca Finlay, CEO of Partnership on AI, about the importance of advancing AI innovation with openness and ethics at the forefront. Rebecca …

  18. The Power of Granite in Business

    31 minSeason 5 · Episode 5

    As the scale of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, open technology like many of IBM’s Granite models are helping enhance transparency in AI and improve efficiency across businesses. In this episode of …

  19. Education in the Age of AI

    42 minSeason 5 · Episode 4

    The role of AI in the classroom is evolving rapidly. When students and teachers embrace this technology, it has the ability to democratize access to education through programs like IBM SkillsBuild. In this …

  20. How Open Source can Democratize AI

    39 minSeason 5 · Episode 3

    In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, open-source models can further accelerate the pace of progress and help expand access to all. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Mo …

  21. An AI Advantage for the US Open

    33 minSeason 5 · Episode 2

    As AI technology progresses, its impact on our daily lives—including how we consume our favorite sports— will grow alongside it. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein, host of Pushkin’s own …

  22. Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models are the Future

    40 minSeason 5Bonus

    Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of AI in both business and society. In this special rebroadcast episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and …

  23. AI & The Productivity Paradox

    43 minSeason 5 · Episode 1

    In a rapidly evolving world, we need to balance the fear surrounding AI and its role in the workplace with its potential to drive productivity growth. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM …

  24. New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon

    2 minSeason 5Trailer

    Smart Talks with IBM returns with a new season on Tuesday, June 25th. This season, we’re diving back into the world of artificial intelligence, but with a focus on the powerful concept of “open,” and how it …

  25. The Power of Collaboration: How IBM Teams Up with Microsoft

    12 minSeason 4 · Episode 8

    Entire industries are being reshaped around the new capabilities of generative AI. In this special bonus episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Tim Harford leads a conversation between two leaders in the field …

    Show notes

    Entire industries are being reshaped around the new capabilities of generative AI. In this special bonus episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Tim Harford leads a conversation between two leaders in the field. Srinivasan Venkatarajan is the Director of Global Partner Business at Microsoft, focusing on Azure Data & AI and Azure OpenAI. And Chris McGuire is the General Manager of the Global Microsoft Partnership for IBM.

    They discuss the efforts by IBM and Microsoft in the generative AI space, how this relationship has been providing value to clients, and why collaboration is necessary for technological progress.

    Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks

    Learn more about IBM Consulting for Microsoft

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  26. AI in Healthcare: How Generative AI Is Expanding Fertility Treatment

    34 minSeason 4 · Episode 7

    As artificial intelligence progresses, healthcare providers are exploring how the technology can be used to offer personalized care at scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos sits down …

    Show notes

    As artificial intelligence progresses, healthcare providers are exploring how the technology can be used to offer personalized care at scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos sits down with Alice Crisci, co-founder and CEO of fertility-care provider Ovum Health.

    They discuss the barriers to healthcare access, the ways in which AI can be leveraged to expand the reach of healthcare providers, and how Ovum Health’s partnership with IBM and their use of watsonx has been enhancing the patient experience.

    Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks

    Learn more about watsonx Assistant

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  27. Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI

    40 minSeason 4 · Episode 6

    The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of Smart Talks …

    Show notes

    The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sits down with Susan Emerson, Senior Vice President of Product: AI, Analytics & Data at Salesforce & Matthew Candy, Global Managing Partner of Generative AI at IBM Consulting.

    They chat about the latest evolution of the two tech innovators’ decades-long relationship, explore the opportunity AI presents for customer experiences, and break down how better experiences will remove friction for all.

    Visit us at: ibm.com/smartalks

    Read more about elevating experiences in the CEO’s Guide to Generative AI from the IBM Institute for Business Value.

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  28. Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society

    52 minSeason 4 · Episode 5

    In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined …

  29. Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance

    27 minSeason 4 · Episode 4

    To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with …

    Show notes

    To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI governance is good for business.

    Visit us at: https://www.ibm.com/smarttalks/

    Explore watsonx.governance: https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-governance

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  30. Hugging Face and watsonx: Why Open Source Is the Future of AI in Business

    31 minSeason 4 · Episode 3

    Open-source innovation is the future of AI. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford discuss the open-source AI community with Jeff Boudier, head of product and growth at …

    Show notes

    Open-source innovation is the future of AI. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford discuss the open-source AI community with Jeff Boudier, head of product and growth at Hugging Face. They chat about the history and future of open-source AI, its critical importance to AI progress, the IBM watsonx partnership with Hugging Face, and how businesses can leverage open-source AI for their specific needs.

    Visit us at: https://www.ibm.com/smarttalks/

    Learn more about the Hugging Face partnership: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2023-08-24-IBM-to-Participate-in-235M-Series-D-Funding-Round-of-Hugging-Face

    Learn more about the Google DeepMind paper referenced in this episode: https://proceedings.neurips.cc/paper_files/paper/2017/file/3f5ee243547dee91fbd053c1c4a845aa-Paper.pdf

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