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.

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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&rsquo;s Ana Paula Assis and AXA CIO Giovanni D&rsquo;Aniello to explore how organizations can balance innovation, control, trust, and resilience in the age of AI. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions.
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Trust Needs Proof: Who Really Controls Your AI?

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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.

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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&rsquo;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. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at <a href="https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talks" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talks&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782862522570000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2SfGLzYxH6AZ0GNI6dokCA">https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talks</a>

The Quantum Shift in Biomedical Discovery

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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.

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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&rsquo;s partnership with IBM turns chaos into clarity, giving fans and commentators a deeper story behind every bout.
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Inside the Octagon: How AI Brings UFC’s Fastest Moments into Focus

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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. 

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The HEINEKEN Company is one of the world&rsquo;s pioneering global brewers. Founded in 1864, it continues to innovate as it pursues its ambition to become the world&rsquo;s best‑connected brewer. For the Season 7 premiere of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Surajeet Ghosh, HEINEKEN&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
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Brewing Smarter: How HEINEKEN Is Using AI To Revolutionize Its Global Operations

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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.

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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.
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Smart Talks with IBM Returns April 21

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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.

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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.
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NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe

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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. 

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Malcolm Gladwell heads to San Francisco Tech Week to talk with IBM&rsquo;s new Director of Research Jay Gambetta in front of a live audience. They discuss IBM&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
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Unlocking Our Quantum Future

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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.

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Malcolm Gladwell&nbsp;sits down with&nbsp;IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;special live episode of&nbsp;Smart Talks with IBM.&nbsp;They&nbsp;discuss&nbsp;the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing, the transformative impact of AI on business, and how Krishna&rsquo;s visionary predictions from the 90s continue to guide IBM&rsquo;s innovations.
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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum

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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.

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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.
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Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI

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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. Learn how AI is poised to revolutionize the creation of beauty products, to make them even more sustainable and innovative.

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This week, the show takes you behind the scenes at L'Or&eacute;al&rsquo;s research center in New Jersey. Malcolm Gladwell delves into the complexities of cosmetic formulation and the AI partnership with IBM. Learn how AI is poised to revolutionize the creation of beauty products, to make them even more sustainable and innovative.
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L’Oréal and IBM: AI-Powered Beauty

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Join Malcolm Gladwell, author and host of Revisionist History, for conversations with visionary leaders using technology to transform business. Season 7 features innovators from companies like HEINEKEN, UFC, and Nestlé as they explore how AI, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies are reimagining the way they operate and scale. It's a fresh and exclusive look behind the curtain, where bold ideas meet real-world solutions.

 Perfect for curious minds, business leaders, and technology enthusiasts looking for peer-to-peer insights on AI, innovation, leadership, and navigating transformation in a rapidly changing world.

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Join Malcolm Gladwell, author and host of Revisionist History, for conversations with visionary leaders using technology to transform business. Season 7 features innovators from companies like HEINEKEN, UFC, and Nestl&eacute; as they explore how AI, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies are reimagining the way they operate and scale. It's a fresh and exclusive look behind the curtain, where bold ideas meet real-world solutions. &nbsp;Perfect for curious minds, business leaders, and technology enthusiasts looking for peer-to-peer insights on AI, innovation, leadership, and navigating transformation in a rapidly changing world. &nbsp;This is a paid advertisement from IBM.

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