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Season 5, Episode 7 How AI can accelerate cybersecurity Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Jason Kelley, GM, Strategic Partners and Ecosystems at IBM, and Kristy Friedrichs, SVP and Chief Partnership Officer at Palo Alto Networks, to discuss the challenges and opportunities that AI brings to the cybersecurity space. Listen now

Season 5, Episode 6 Scaling AI with purpose In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Rebecca Finlay, CEO of Partnership on AI, discusses the importance of advancing AI innovation with openness and ethics at the forefront. Listen now

Season 5, Episode 5 The power of Granite in business Jacob Goldstein and Maryam Ashoori, the Director of Product Management and Head of Product for IBM’s watsonx.ai, discuss how IBM’s Granite models help enhance transparency in AI and explore the shift from large general-purpose AI models to smaller, customizable models tailored to specific needs. Listen now

Education in the age of AI

Justina Nixon-Saintil, VP and Chief Impact Officer, IBM Corporate Social Responsibility, and April Dawson, Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation at North Carolina Central University School of Law, discuss the importance of lifelong learning, upskilling, and the ethical implications of AI in education.

How open source can democratize AI

Malcolm Gladwell and Mo Duffy, Software Engineering Manager at Red Hat, discuss InstructLab and the benefits of open-source technology.

An AI advantage for the US Open

Jacob Goldstein, host of Pushkin’s own What’s Your Problem?, sat down with Brian Ryerson, Senior Director of Digital Strategy at the US Tennis Association. They discuss the impact of data on the fan experience, the role that storytelling plays in sports, and how AI has unlocked innovative features.

AI and the productivity paradox

Malcolm Gladwell and Rob Thomas, SVP Software and Chief Commercial Officer at IBM, discuss AI and the productivity paradox.

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Join Malcolm Gladwell, author and host of Revisionist History, and hosts from your favorite Pushkin Industries podcasts, as they talk to visionaries who are creatively applying technology in business to drive change, and transforming their industries.

This season, we’re diving back into the world of artificial intelligence, but with a focus on the powerful concept of ‘open’ - its possibilities, implications, and misconceptions. We'll look at openness from a variety of angles and explore how the concept is already reshaping industries, ways of doing business, and our very notion of what's possible.

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Featured episodes Generative AI: its rise and potential for society

Malcolm Gladwell is joined by Dr. Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at IBM. They chat about the evolution of AI, give examples of practical uses, and discuss how businesses can create value through cutting-edge technology.

Transformations in AI: why foundation models are the future

Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the conceptual underpinnings of modern AI with Dr. David Cox, VP of AI Models at IBM Research. They talk foundation models, self-supervised machine learning, and the practical applications of AI and data platforms.

Responsible AI: why businesses need reliable AI governance

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.

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Hear insightful discussions on the latest AI trends, innovations, and their impact on business. Hosted by Tim Hwang, the podcast offers a balanced blend of expertise and analysis on everything from breakthrough research to practical applications.

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There's a lot of hype about what AI can do, but how do we actually use AI to build experiences? In this series, our host Albert Lawrence together with business leaders and IBM technologists bypass the theoretical and show you how to put AI into practice.

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