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 business. It’s a fresh look behind the curtain of technology, where big ideas meet cutting-edge solutions. This is a paid advertisement from IBM.
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Brewing Smarter: How HEINEKEN Is Using AI To Revolutionize Its Global Operations
Apr 21, 2026
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…
Smart Talks with IBM Returns April 21
Apr 14, 2026
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…
NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe
Jan 13, 2026
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…
Unlocking Our Quantum Future
Nov 18, 2025
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…
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
Oct 28, 2025
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…
Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI
Sep 09, 2025
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…
L’Oréal and IBM: AI-Powered Beauty
Jul 15, 2025
This week, the show takes you behind the scenes at L'Oréal’s research center in New Jersey. Malcolm Gladwell delves into the complexities of cosmetic formulation and the AI partnership with IBM…
How AI Assistants Can Transform Education
May 20, 2025
Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by simulating classroom interactions with students…
New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
May 16, 2025
Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various companies to tell stories of how IBM clients are using…
How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI
Jan 28, 2025
In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM , Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Ric Lewis, IBM’s Senior Vice President of Infrastructure. They discuss how hardware capability has enabled the matrix math…
Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
Dec 10, 2024
To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM , Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI…
How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity
Oct 22, 2024
In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM , Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Jason Kelley, GM, Strategic Partners and Ecosystems at IBM, and Kristy Friedrichs, SVP and Chief Partnership Officer at Palo…
Scaling AI With Purpose
Oct 08, 2024
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 innovation with openness and ethics at the…
The Power of Granite in Business
Sep 24, 2024
As the scale of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, open technology like many of IBM’s Granite models are helping enhance transparency in AI and improve efficiency across businesses. In this…
Education in the Age of AI
Sep 10, 2024
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…
How Open Source can Democratize AI
Aug 27, 2024
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 Smart Talks with IBM , Malcolm Gladwell sits down…
An AI Advantage for the US Open
Aug 13, 2024
As AI technology progresses, its impact on our daily lives—including how we consume our favorite sports— will grow alongside it. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM , Jacob Goldstein, host of…
Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models are the Future
Jul 16, 2024
Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of AI in both business and society. In this special rebroadcast episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm…
AI & The Productivity Paradox
Jun 25, 2024
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. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with…
New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
Jun 18, 2024
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 with a focus on the powerful concept of “open,” and…
The Power of Collaboration: How IBM Teams Up with Microsoft
Apr 10, 2024
Entire industries are being reshaped around the new capabilities of generative AI. In this special bonus episode of Smart Talks with IBM , Tim Harford leads a conversation between two leaders in the…
AI in Healthcare: How Generative AI Is Expanding Fertility Treatment
Mar 19, 2024
As artificial intelligence progresses, healthcare providers are exploring how the technology can be used to offer personalized care at scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM , Dr. Laurie…
Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI
Nov 28, 2023
The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of…
Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society
Nov 14, 2023
In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is…
Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
Oct 17, 2023
To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI…
Hugging Face and watsonx: Why Open Source Is the Future of AI in Business
Oct 03, 2023
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 community with Jeff Boudier, head of product and…
Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models Are the Future
Sep 19, 2023
Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of AI in both business and society. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob…
AI for Business: Multiplying the Impact of AI
Sep 05, 2023
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 with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein…
New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
Aug 29, 2023
Smart Talks with IBM returns next Tuesday, September 5th. This season, host Malcolm Gladwell and a team of correspondents from Pushkin Industries explore how businesses can integrate AI into their…
IBM and HBCUs: Fueling a New Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
Jun 19, 2023
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. Laurie Santos take on tech education at HBCUs…
