Smart Talks with IBM

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

   27 oktober 2026 · 32 min

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   Earlier this year, IBM and Red Hat launched Lightwell, a $5 billion initiative backed by a force of
   20,000 engineers with the goal of securing the open source software that powers a great deal of
   modern life — from banks and payment systems to transportation and critical infrastructure.
   Malcolm Gladwell speaks with cybersecurity leader Jen Easterly, Wells Fargo Chief Information
   Security Officer Munish Kumar, and Red Hat’s Gunnar Hellekson about how AI is transforming
   vulnerability discovery, how open source software can introduce risk, and what it will take to
   secure the shared digital infrastructure much of the world depends on. Lees meer

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

   28 juli 2026 · 43 min

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   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 VivaTech with IBM’s Ana Paula Assis and AXA CIO Giovanni D’Aniello to explore how organizations can balance innovation, control, trust, and resilience in the age of AI. Lees meer

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3. The Quantum Shift in Biomedical Discovery

   30 juni 2026 · 44 min

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   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 Clinic’s Discovery Accelerator, using advanced AI and quantum computing to transform how researchers analyze data, simulate molecules, accelerate drug discovery, and develop more precise treatments. Malcolm Gladwell talks with Dr. Jehi about how quantum computing is changing biomedical research, and what these breakthroughs could mean for the future of healthcare and life sciences. Lees meer

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

   2 juni 2026 · 47 min

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   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 that expose the hidden moments that help decide a match. Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Alon to uncover how UFC’s partnership with IBM turns chaos into clarity, giving fans and commentators a deeper story behind every bout. Lees meer

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

   21 april 2026 · 43 min

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   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 of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Surajeet Ghosh, HEINEKEN’s Chief AI Officer, in front of a live audience at SXSW to explore how the company is using data and AI to transform its operations. Lees meer

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6. Smart Talks with IBM Returns April 21

   14 april 2026 · 2 min

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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 April 21. Lees meer

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7. NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe

   13 januari 2026 · 33 min

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   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 the UK to track harmful algae blooms. This collaboration provides strategic insights for climate action, environmental monitoring, and emergency response. Lees meer

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8. Unlocking Our Quantum Future

   18 november 2025 · 53 min

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   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 what impact these new computers could have on chemistry, medicine, and even finance. Lees meer

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

   28 oktober 2025 · 52 min

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   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 of AI on business, and how Krishna’s visionary predictions from the 90s continue to guide IBM’s innovations. Lees meer

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10. Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI

    9 september 2025 · 28 min

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    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 worldwide, driving innovation and community in the digital age. Lees meer

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