IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum

Malcolm Gladwell interviews Arvind Krishna, IBM's CEO, about his career, IBM's role in solving technical problems, and his predictions and decisions regarding technology. Krishna discusses his early work on Wi-Fi, his approach to business leadership, and IBM's acquisition of Red Hat. The conversation explores the balance between technological invention and business acumen, the importance of open-source technology, and the potential of AI and quantum computing. Krishna shares insights on overhyped and underestimated technologies, emphasizing the need for practical AI applications and the revolutionary potential of quantum computing, comparing it to the invention of the semiconductor. He also touches upon IBM's unique approach to AI, focusing on enterprise solutions rather than consumer-facing chatbots.