Bernard Marr's Future of Business & Technology Podcast

In today's AI-driven world, enterprises are drowning in digital complexity - juggling thousands of applications that create a tangled web holding back innovation and competitiveness.🌐 Join me as I discuss this critical challenge with Subhash Ramachandran, Program Director of webMethods Product Management at IBM 🎯, where we explore how AI-powered integration can solve the chaos of connectivity, the real business impact of integration challenges, why a hybrid approach is crucial, and how AI is both driving complexity and offering solutions.🚀 We'll also dive into a fascinating case study of how Carnival Cruise Line tackles these challenges at sea, and discover what the future holds for enterprise integration in an AI-first world. 🔮 💡#IBMPartner

Step inside the fascinating world of AI-powered healthcare transformation! 🏥 Join me as I chat with Taha Kass-Hout, Chief Technology Officer at GE Healthcare, to explore:🤖 how AI is revolutionizing medical imaging and diagnostics🧬 the game-changing potential of agent-based AI in cancer care⚕️ innovative solutions for reducing physician burnout🔍 breakthrough developments in full-body X-ray AI models💡 how AI is democratizing access to quality healthcare globally.

Discover how AI is revolutionizing the energy sector and accelerating the transition to sustainable energy solutions!🌍 Join me as I chat with Dan Jeavons, VP of Digital Innovation at Shell, and Marc Spieler, Senior Managing Director at NVIDIA, to explore:⚡ how AI is optimizing traditional energy operations🤖 the game-changing impact of generative AI in knowledge management🌱 accelerating carbon capture and storage solutions🔋 transforming power grid management for renewable energy💡 the fascinating intersection of data centers and energy innovation.

In this engaging discussion, Bryan Harris, CTO of SAS, shares his expertise in AI and data science. He highlights five transformative trends for 2025, including the rise of synthetic data and the necessity of AI governance frameworks. The conversation delves into the challenges organizations face with regulation and energy costs while optimizing model training for sustainability. Bryan also explores the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing in AI, promising enhanced efficiency for industries like banking and healthcare.

Mike Fitton, GM & VP of Vertical Markets at Altera, explores the revolutionary potential of Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) in the telecom industry. He discusses the shift from traditional RAN providers and customization in 5G networks, allowing operators to tailor solutions quickly. The conversation highlights the strategic advantages of smaller entities and the role of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in enhancing wireless technology. Fitton also emphasizes innovative collaborations in advanced transceiver technology, driving energy-efficient advancements.

Join Matt Crafton, winemaker at Chateau Montelena, as he unveils how AI is revolutionizing the age-old art of winemaking. Discover the integration of artificial intelligence in vine monitoring, harvest optimization, and solar data analysis for effective vineyard planning. From aerial imaging tracking ripening patterns to innovative cork technology enhancing aging, Crafton reveals the future of premium winemaking—where tradition meets cutting-edge technology for exceptional quality and sustainable practices.

Join me for a fascinating exploration of how AI is transforming every employee into a potential tech creator, breaking down traditional IT barriers and democratizing technology across organizations. I'm joined by Tom Davenport (Distinguished Professor at Babson College) and Ian Barkin (pioneering thought leader in automation) to discuss:The rise of citizen developers, automators, and data scientistsHow organizations can manage the tension between IT departments and citizen developersKey risks and success factors in democratizing technologyThe future of work where employees become technology creatorsThe impact of AI agents and automation on business transformationHow individuals can prepare for this technological revolution

Silvio Savarese, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist of Salesforce AI Research, dives into the world of agentic AI. He explains how this new wave of AI goes beyond chatbots, enabling intelligent agents to work alongside us and revolutionize businesses. Savarese highlights the significance of trust in these agents as they manage tasks and customer service. The discussion emphasizes the importance of human oversight and the collaborative future between humans and AI, reshaping job roles and workplace dynamics.

Join me to discover how AI-powered #virtualpets are #transforming the way we connect and why millions of users are falling in love with their #digital companions.I am joined by Fabian Kamberi, the CEO and co-founder of Slay, the company behind the viral game Pengu, to discuss the fascinating world of #AIcharacters, the role of social gaming in combating digital isolation, how they use advanced #AI to create personality-driven #pets, their innovative approach to user safety and engagement, the future of virtual companions, and the business strategies that helped them achieve over 5 million registered users worldwide.

In this thought-provoking discussion, New York Times bestselling author Jim Rickards delves into the potential threats AI poses to the global economy and national security, as detailed in his book 'MoneyGPT.' He highlights how AI could trigger market crashes and bank runs when human oversight is removed. Rickards also examines the perilous implications of rapid decision-making under AI in critical areas like finance and nuclear security, raising alarms about the risk of catastrophic outcomes in an increasingly automated world.