Smart Talks with IBM
Episodes
NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NASA and IBM have developed advanced AI foundation models that analyze satellite data to reveal patterns across Earth and beyond. These tools are alre...
Unlocking Our Quantum Future
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Gladwell sits down with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna in a special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM.&n...
Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scuderia Ferrari and IBM are redefining fan engagement with AI-driven insights, and cutting-edge digital tools. Learn how IBM is helping Scuderia Ferr...
L’Oréal and IBM: AI-Powered Beauty
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the show takes you behind the scenes at L'Oréal’s research center in New Jersey. Malcolm Gladwell delves into the complexities...
How AI Assistants Can Transform Education
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by sim...
New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various compan...
How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Ric Lewis, IBM’s Senior Vice President of Infrastructure. They discu...
Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm...
How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Jason Kelley, GM, Strategic Partners and Ecosystems at IBM, and Kristy Friedrich...
Scaling AI With Purpose
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
The Power of Granite in Business
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the scale of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, open technology like many of IBM’s Granite models are helping enhance transparency in A...
Education in the Age of AI
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
How Open Source can Democratize AI
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
An AI Advantage for the US Open
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As AI technology progresses, its impact on our daily lives—including how we consume our favorite sports— will grow alongside it. In this episode o...
Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models are the Future
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of AI in both business and society. In this special rebro...
AI & The Productivity Paradox
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Power of Collaboration: How IBM Teams Up with Microsoft
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Entire industries are being reshaped around the new capabilities of generative AI. In this special bonus episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Tim Harford ...
AI in Healthcare: How Generative AI Is Expanding Fertility Treatment
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As artificial intelligence progresses, healthcare providers are exploring how the technology can be used to offer personalized care at scale. In this ...
Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer ...
Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episo...
Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm...
Hugging Face and watsonx: Why Open Source Is the Future of AI in Business
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 commu...
Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models Are the Future
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of AI in both business and society. In this episode of Sm...
AI for Business: Multiplying the Impact of AI
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As businesses adopt AI, a new era of problem-solving, innovation, and creative decision making can be brought to scale. In this episode of Smart Talks...
New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smart Talks with IBM returns next Tuesday, September 5th. This season, host Malcolm Gladwell and a team of correspondents from Pushkin Industries expl...
IBM and HBCUs: Fueling a New Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Education has the power to show students a path they had never considered before. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. La...
355 Days in Space: Finding Meaning with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a historic 355 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth on March 30, 2022, breaking the record for the longest single spac...
Coming Soon: Smart Talks with IBM Season Finale with Malcolm Gladwell and NASA Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the season finale of Smart Talks with IBM, host Malcolm Gladwell and NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei discuss conducting experiments in space, the imp...
Clicks, Not Code: Transforming Digital Experiences with Salesforce
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Salesforce platform can empower businesspeople to create digital solutions without writing code. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm ...
Unlocking Data Strategy: Data Literacy for Better Business
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a good data strategy can streamline the way a company does business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this to...
Combatting Hiring Bias: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce with Intelligent Automation
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Intelligent automation can help combat the human biases that can lead to discriminatory hiring practices. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Mal...
The Future of Supply Chain: Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainable supply chains are good for the planet and good for business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic...
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship: AI and Automation at Sea
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world’s first autonomous vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean is signaling a new era in maritime technology. In this episode of Smart Talks with I...
The Good Hacker: Hacking Businesses before Criminals Do
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The headlines tell us cyberattacks are a big, consistent threat to business data – and ours. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwe...
Building Trustworthy AI: A Holistic Approach
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Advocating for artificial intelligence to be built and deployed ethically is no longer just a compliance issue but more of a business imperative. In t...
Home Lending Pal: Disrupting the Mortgage Industry with Cloud and AI
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Historically, there have been cultural biases that have complicated the home-buying process and made home ownership difficult for those in disadvantag...
New Smart Talks with IBM Season Coming Soon
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smart Talks with IBM returns May 31. This season, host Malcolm Gladwell and a team of correspondents from Pushkin Industries meet with New Creators wh...
Managing Supply Chain Volatility in the Height of the Shopping Season
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Global supply chains have made headlines this year, with businesses in every industry and consumers all experiencing unprecedented volatility. How can...
What Does the Future of Sustainability Look Like For Your Company and Your Customers
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, consumers, businesses, and governments are united in their sense of urgency about the sustainability of the planet. But how do we go about achi...
How a Human-Centered Approach is Building Trustworthy AI
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Creating trust and transparency in AI isn’t just a business requirement, it’s a social responsibility. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm tal...
Quantum Computing is Tomorrow's Computing, Today
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next decade, quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the way we work and live. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm tal...
Accelerating Innovation with Hybrid Cloud at the Edge
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world is hitting a data tipping point where vast connectivity requires massive network capacity. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm Gladw...
Why Business Needs Blockchain
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Malcolm Gladwell shares an interview from the Smart Talks archives. Jonathan Strickland speaks with Jason Kelley, a senior leader at ...
An Open Conversation about Open Innovation
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Jim Whitehurst, senior advisor at IBM and an expert in open-source software and innovation. During t...
Couch vs. cubicle: is the future of work hybrid?
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remote working has kept many businesses afloat over the last year, but has it kept employees productive, enthusiastic, and inspired? In this special e...
Can AI be empathetic? Reinventing client experiences
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a time that’s been challenging for everyone, perhaps no other industry has been hit harder than healthcare. Anthem, one of America’s leading he...
Reshaping the Future with Women in AI
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, women represent approximately 22% of the AI workforce. But IBM is out to change that by increasing diversity not just in hiring but through pro...
Using AI to Rethink the Way Work Gets Done
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With hybrid cloud and AI, businesses today can challenge the limits of how they put their data to work across the organization. In this episode of Sma...
Welcome to Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world's most challenging problems need smarter solutions. Join host Malcolm Gladwell as he interviews industry leaders and innovators to discover ...