Smart Talks with IBM: How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI

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🗓️ 28 January 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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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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0:48.4	This season on Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and team are diving into the transformative world of
0:54.9	artificial intelligence with a fresh perspective on the concept of open.
0:59.5	What does open really mean in the context of AI?
1:03.6	It can mean open source code or open data, but it also encompasses fostering an ecosystem of
1:10.0	ideas, ensuring diverse perspectives are heard,
1:13.1	and enabling new levels of transparency.
1:15.6	Join hosts from your favorite Pushkin podcasts as they explore how openness in AI is reshaping
1:21.3	industries, driving innovation, and redefining what's possible.
1:25.6	You'll hear from industry experts and leaders
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