How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI

How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI

Author: Pushkin Industries and iHeartPodcasts January 28, 2025 Duration: 54:32

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 required to run large language models. Furthermore, they delve into some creative examples of how to put AI to work: from your bank to your local coffee shop.  Ric underscores the importance of infrastructure in unlocking the potential of AI, helping businesses harness their data to drive transformative outcomes. 

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Malcolm Gladwell, the author and host of Revisionist History, brings his signature curiosity to Smart Talks with IBM. This isn't a typical tech industry panel discussion. Instead, Gladwell sits down with genuine visionaries-the people who are practically and creatively applying advanced technology within their companies to drive meaningful change. The conversations go beyond theory, focusing on real-world applications that are actively transforming entire industries. Produced by Pushkin Industries and iHeartPodcasts, this podcast lives at the intersection of technology, business, and science, examining how innovation actually works on the ground. For this season, the format takes an engaging turn as the show hits the road, leaving the studio behind. Listeners will accompany Gladwell as he explores how specific IBM clients are implementing artificial intelligence to fundamentally alter their operations. It’s a fresh look behind the curtain of modern enterprise, offering a grounded perspective on the promises and challenges of AI. Each episode provides a nuanced case study, revealing the human decisions and strategic thinking behind technological adoption. You'll hear firsthand accounts of problems being solved and new opportunities being unlocked, all through Gladwell’s insightful and probing dialogue. The result is a series that feels both timely and substantive, demystifying complex topics through the lens of tangible business stories. Tune in for thoughtful, in-depth conversations that connect technological capability with tangible human and organizational outcomes.
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