Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Darío Gil discuss the evolution of AI, practical uses, creating value through technology, the future of education, ownership of generated content, implementing new technology in education, values and democracy in AI, and responsible integration across industries.
AI value creators will dominate in the future business landscape.
Democratization of AI technology makes it accessible and interactive for all.
Professionals in various fields must embrace and adapt their skills to leverage AI capabilities.
Deep dives
The transformative power of artificial intelligence in business and society
Dario Gill, SVP and Director of IBM Research, discusses the rise of generative AI and its impact on business and society. He emphasizes that organizations leveraging AI to create value will dominate in the future.
The evolution and inflection point of AI
Gill compares the current state of AI development to the emergence of the internet and the first browsers. He explains that AI is now characterized by accessible and interactive experiences, and emphasizes the democratization of AI technology.
The potential impact on power dynamics and value creation
Gill discusses the potential impact of AI on the distribution of wealth and value. While AI may be democratized in terms of access, those who create and leverage AI will likely hold concentrated power. Gill encourages organizations to be AI value creators rather than just users.
Implications for different professions
Gill highlights that the adoption of AI will vary across professions and industries. He emphasizes the need for professionals in fields like medicine and education to embrace AI and adapt their skills and approaches to leverage its capabilities.
Challenges and considerations for AI adoption
Gill identifies workflow integration and data curation as key challenges in AI adoption. He emphasizes the importance of designing AI systems that align with existing workflows and the need to curate and combine data effectively to create valuable AI models.
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 joined onstage at iHeartMedia’s studio by Dr. Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at IBM. They chat about the evolution of AI, give examples of practical uses, and discuss how businesses can create value through cutting edge technology.