Join Jerry Cuomo, IBM Fellow and tech innovator, on Wild Ducks, a podcast that provides a personal and behind-the-scenes look at emerging tech trends, including AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and blockchain. Inspired by Thomas J. Watson Jr.'s wild duck analogy, this podcast celebrates unconventional thinkers who challenge the status quo. Enjoy a mix of expert interviews and engaging fictional guests as they explore how these technologies transform industries and empower individuals. Subscribe now to stay ahead with cutting-edge innovations. See you on the tech side!
Join Jerry Cuomo, IBM Fellow and tech innovator, on Wild Ducks, a podcast that provides a personal and behind-the-scenes look at emerging tech trends, including AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and blockchain. Inspired by Thomas J. Watson Jr.'s wild duck analogy, this podcast celebrates unconventional thinkers who challenge the status quo. Enjoy a mix of expert interviews and engaging fictional guests as they explore how these technologies transform industries and empower individuals. Subscribe now to stay ahead with cutting-edge innovations. See you on the tech side!
In the first of a two-part episode on the Art of AI podcast, host Jerry Cuomo is joined by Bill Higgins, IBM Distinguished Engineer and VP for watsonx platform engineering, for a exploration of artificial intelligence's history and evolution. This episode, titled "The Road to watsonx," explores the significant milestones of AI, from the Dartmouth Conference to the latest advancements, with a particular focus on the development of IBM Watson.
Throughout the episode, Jerry and Bill examine the transformation of AI from its early days to its current state, underscoring IBM's pivotal role in this journey. The discussion centers around the challenges and achievements in evolving Watson from a game-show winner to a powerful business tool, while also touching on IBM's internal cultural and technological transformations. Bill also sheds light on the cultural and technological transformations within IBM, emphasizing the importance of combining technology upgrades with cultural shifts.
This series offers a unique blend of history, personal stories, and forward-looking perspectives in AI. Listen in for an intriguing and thought-provoking conversation that's not just about technology, but also about the people and culture driving it forward.
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* Coverart was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2 by OpenAI. ** Music for the podcast created by Mind The Gap Band - Cox, Cuomo, Haberkorn, Martin, Mosakowski, and Rodriguez