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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 episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos, host of Pushkin’s The Happiness Lab podcast, spoke with two innovators in the space. Justina Nixon-Saintil is Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, IBM Corporate Social Responsibility, and April Dawson is an Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and a professor of law. They discuss the importance of lifelong learning, upskilling, and the ethical implications of AI in education.

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How open source can democratize AI

Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Mo Duffy, Software Engineering Manager at Red Hat. They discuss the benefits of open-source technology, such as flexible deployment and the ability to enhance transparency, as well as the power of partnerships and collaboration. Mo explains how a community-based approach is essential for developing genuinely open-source AI.

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

In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage by Rob Thomas, Senior Vice President of Software and Chief Commercial Officer at IBM, during NY Tech Week. They discuss “the productivity paradox,” the importance of open-source AI, and a future where where AI will touch every industry.

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