Kaoutar El Maghraoui

In this enlightening discussion, guests Gabe Goodhart, a Chief Architect in AI Open Innovation, Kaoutar El Maghraoui, a Principal Research Scientist focused on AI and cognitive automation, and Ann Funai, a CIO passionate about AI in education, delve into intriguing topics. They explore how ChatGPT may be enhancing or diminishing human intelligence. The conversation also highlights the surprising assertive behavior of autonomous vehicles and their safety implications. Finally, they discuss the rise of AI-generated ads, touching on ethical concerns and the balance between personalization and creativity.

In this discussion, AI technical solutions architect Vyoma Gajjar sheds light on the latest advancements from NVIDIA GTC, particularly the groundbreaking Groot N1 humanoid robotics model. Principal research scientist Kaoutar El Maghraoui explores Baidu's new AI reasoning models and their controversial closed-source nature. AI researcher Nathalie Baracaldo addresses the reliability of Chain-of-Thought reasoning in AI, highlighting potential biases. The conversation also touches on Google’s Gemini innovations in AI image generation, exploring competition in the evolving tech landscape.

Join Volkmar Uhlig, VP AI Infrastructure at IBM, Kaoutar El Maghraoui, Principal Research Scientist, Kush Varshney, IBM Fellow in AI Governance, and Suja Viswesan, VP of security products, as they delve into the new ChatGPT study mode intended to enhance education but raising questions about cognitive dependency. They explore the shift from user experience (UX) to agentic experience (AX) in AI design. Plus, Suja discusses alarming trends from the 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, shedding light on AI’s growing implications for cybersecurity.

Join Chris Hay, a Distinguished Engineer, Kaoutar El Maghraoui, a Principal Research Scientist, and Abraham Daniels, a Senior Technical Product Manager, as they explore the launch of Kimi K2, a game-changing AI model. The trio dives into a comparative analysis with competitors like Claude and GPT-4, discussing the implications of Google's $25 billion investment in AI infrastructure. They also reflect on the evolution of DeepSeek-R1 and consider the transformative role of AI in scientific research, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Joining the discussion are Chris Hay, a Distinguished Engineer at IBM, Kaoutar El Maghraoui, a Principal Research Scientist, and Bruno Aziza, VP of Data, AI, and Analytics Strategy. They dive into OpenAI’s new open-source models, exploring the shift towards open-source approaches. The launch of Google DeepMind's Genie 3 sparks conversations on immersive 3D environments. They also tackle the pricing drama surrounding Claude Code and ponder Mark Zuckerberg’s insights on Personal Superintelligence, questioning its implications for the future of AI technology.