Introducing How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI from Smart Talks with IBM.

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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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In episode 291, we get curious about the periodic table for Devlyn, Mishika, Vivikta, Daniel, Inara, William, and Theo.  We learn what the periodic table is, about some of the most interesting elements that can be found on the periodic table, and why the periodic table is so amazing and important.  Noah joins us to share 5 unbelievable facts you need to Noah about the periodic table.

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Introducing Greg Beato on superagency, AI, and the cognitive industrial revolution from Possible.

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In an age of increasingly ubiquitous AI, how do we maintain control of our lives and successfully plot our own destinies? In this episode, Reid is in the hotseat alongside writer Greg Beato, discussing this and more in the context of their new book, Superagency. Greg is a seasoned journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Wired, The Washington Post, Reason, Spin, and Slate, to name a few. He and Reid delve into what could possibly go right with our AI future; the cognitive industrial revolution; and the difference between AI Doomers, Gloomers, Zoomers, and Bloomers. Plus, Reid’s AI avatar makes a cameo to join for a few rounds of the game “Overrated/Underrated.” 

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Topics:

2:04 - Overrated/Underrated Round I

5:02 - Why Reid chose Greg as his co-author

6:01 - Why Greg wanted to write this book

8:19 - Why Reid chose this book topic at this particular time

11:21 - How the rise of AI is similar to the rise of social media

16:36 - Agency, superagency, and AI

19:59 - Overrated/Underrated Round II

23:28 - Defining AI Doomers, Gloomers, Zoomers, and Bloomers

28:46 - How AI amplifies agency

32:16 - How ChatGPT shifted people’s relationship with AI

37:21 - Choosing AI vs. AI being baked into technologies 

39:28 - Speed and scale in the current AI moment

44:37 - How innovation and safety can coexist

48:49 - Rapid-fire Questions

Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection’s Pi, OpenAI’s ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

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In episode 290, we get curious about rain for Omari, Nyima, Sienna, Livia, Elliot, Isaac, Adrian, Alana, Piers, Elliot, and Aelius.  We learn how rain is formed, why rain is so important, and Noah shares five unbelievable rain facts, like how long it takes a raindrop to fall from the clouds to the ground.

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In episode 289, we get curious about tonsils for Luke and Madeleine.  We learn what tonsils are, why they are important, some things that can go wrong with our tonsils, and how to keep our tonsils healthy.  Physician Assistant Jill joins us to answer a few questions about tonsils.  Noah shares his recent experience with oral surgery and drops five unbelievable facts you need to Noah about tonsils.

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In episode 288, we get curious about power lines for Brandon from Washington, Maximara from Texas, Grace from Australia, and Simon and Bash from North Carolina.  What are power lines and how do they work?  How can we be sure to be safe near power lines?  Noah drops in to get us charged up with five unbelievable facts you need to Noah about power lines.

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In episode 287, we get curious about animal tails for Teddy from Washington and Bridger from Utah.  We learn the different reasons why animals have tails, and we discuss lots of different animals and what they use their tails for.  Noah joins us to share 5 unbelievable facts about animal tails.

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In episode 286, the Curious Kid Podcast Crew recaps the 26 episode season in the season 11 finale!  We share our favorite facts and episodes from the season.  We also reveal the first 6 topics we are going to cover in season 12, starting next week!  Olivia and Noah's mom, Heather, drops in to give a quick recap of the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden.

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Introducing Education in the Age of AI from Smart Talks with IBM.

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The role of AI in the classroom is evolving rapidly. When students and teachers embrace this technology, it has the ability to democratize access to education through programs like IBM SkillsBuild. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos, host of Pushkin’s The Happiness Lab podcast, spoke with two innovators in the space. Justina Nixon-Saintil is Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, IBM Corporate Social Responsibility, and April Dawson is an Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and a professor of law. They discuss the importance of lifelong learning, upskilling, and the ethical implications of AI in education. 

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In episode 285, we get curious about asthma for Mackenzie and Hailey from New Hampshire and Talia from Israel.  We learn what asthma is, what happens in the body during an asthma attack, and how to control asthma symptoms.  Noah shares 5 unbelievable facts you need to Noah about asthma.  Olivia's friend, Bryce, tells us what it's like to have asthma.

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