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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 bus... more

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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 Cleveland Clinic. New episodes drop Apr... more

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 planting of 15 billion trees to enabling ... more

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 groundbreaking experiments already underway, and wh... more

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Surajeet Ghosh
Chief AI Officer at Heineken
Heineken
Episode: Brewing Smarter: How HEINEKEN Is Using AI To Revolutionize Its Global Operations
Jay Gambetta
Director of Research at IBM, focused on quantum computing
IBM
Episode: Unlocking Our Quantum Future
Jason Kelley
Global Managing Partner for IBM Strategic Partners and Ecosystems
IBM
Episode: How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity
Kristy Friedrichs
Senior Vice President and Chief Partnership Officer at Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Episode: How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity
Rebecca Finlay
CEO of the Partnership on AI to Benefit People and Society
Partnership on AI
Episode: Scaling AI With Purpose
Maryam Ashoori
Director of Product Management for IBM's Watson XAI
IBM
Episode: The Power of Granite in Business
Mo Duffy
Software Engineering Manager at Red Hat, working on InstructLab
Red Hat
Episode: How Open Source can Democratize AI
Dr. David Cox
VP of AI Models at IBM Research and Director of the MIT IBM Watson AI Lab.
IBM Research
Episode: Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models are the Future
Srinivasan Venkatarajan
Director of Global Partner Business at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: The Power of Collaboration: How IBM Teams Up with Microsoft

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Malcolm Gladwell
Host of Smart Talks with IBM; facilitator of conversations with technology leaders and practitioners.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Malcolm 🐐

    Malcolm is one of the best hosts of all time. Really enjoy his conversations with leaders. He makes it digestible and understandable.

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    StedSarandos259
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the new direction!

    I’ve been listening to this show for a few years for a fresh perspective, and I like how it’s shifted to spotlight different industries and businesses. It’s fascinating to hear how everyone is approaching AI. Feels unavoidable if you want to stay ahead of what’s coming.

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    United Statesa month ago
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    My favorite podcast has an advertisement for this show that plays literally every five minutes. The same ad, over and over. This does not illicit a positive response from listeners and in fact does the opposite of what you’re paying for the ads to do. I don’t care how good this podcast is, I won’t be listening to it for this reason.

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    Skip it. There are far superior podcasts to listen to. Don’t waste your time.

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    Haven’t actually listened to a full episode but the little bits I’ve heard through ads are so out of touch and off base I’ve realized the reason I never see Ibm products any more is because of how bad this company’s view of how people use technology is. Your advertisements are awful and now veering on offensive. please stop trying to push this podcast on people who don’t want it. At this point your ads are just hurting your larger brand.

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Unlocking Our Quantum Future
Q: How can non-technical roles prepare for the implications of quantum technology?
Scientists need to articulate where they are, and we need discussions in existing forums for AI and classical computing on how quantum can expand possibilities.
Unlocking Our Quantum Future
Q: What safeguards or policies do you implement in your teams to build quantum capabilities responsibly?
At IBM Research, we have developed algorithms that will not be broken by quantum or classical computer, and we are proactive in transitioning from old to new encryption methods.
How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI
Q: What advice would you give yourself 10 years ago to better prepare you for today?
Be open to radical change and set big goals, because pursuing them will lead you to unexpected opportunities.
How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI
Q: Can you walk me through what has to happen from your perspective, from the infrastructure perspective, to make the AI explosion work?
We have to ensure robust hardware that can support massive amounts of data processing and timely analytics, while also being able to manage exponential data growth.
Scaling AI With Purpose
Q: What is the number one thing that people misunderstand about AI?
People often misunderstand that AI can be classified simply as good or bad; rather, its impact is dependent on human choices in its deployment.

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What is Smart Talks with IBM about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations centered on practical applications of artificial intelligence and advanced technology in business, spanning brand partnerships (L'Oréal, Ferrari, NASA), quantum computing, and responsible AI adoption. Episodes highlight real-world case studies, data-driven storytelling, and the evolving impact of AI across industries, from consumer goods and automotive to education and climate science. A notable through-line is exploring how large tech ecosystems (IBM and its clients) harness insights, risk, and trust to transform operations and customer experiences, often featuring high-profile tech leaders and industry practitioners. The format leans into thoughtful dialogue, practical implications, and forward-looking visions for how data, ... more

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