Episode Details

Episode Topic: Generative Computing

Move beyond experimental chatbots and toward a robust IT stack capable of supporting autonomous agents. Sriram Raghavan, VP of AI Research at IBM, dismantles AI hype to reveal the “Generative Computing” paradigm. Learn why 95% of AI pilots fail and how a principles-based approach—leveraging small, fit-for-purpose models and rigorous governance—can transform enterprise uncertainty into secure, scalable, and efficient agentic applications.

Featured Speakers:

• Sriram Raghavan, IBM

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled RISE AI. 

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