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This is A.I.

Season 1
Artificial intelligence has been touted as humanity’s salvation and its downfall. Discover the truth behind the hype and see how AI is changing the world and the scientists who are shaping it.
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  1. S1 E1 - This Is A.I.
    June 21, 2018
    1 h 23 min
    7+
    The development and future of artificial intelligence is discussed in interviews with experts, as they examine the ways that the world will be affected by this nascent technology.
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  2. S1 E102 - The New Era of AI
    March 14, 2021
    2min
    TV-PG
    The greatest test for any AI is its ability to interface with humans in a way that seamlessly empowers the user. To solve this issue, the people at IBM have been trying to teach their Debater all the nuance of the ways that we humans interact.
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  3. S1 E107 - Work With Watson
    March 14, 2021
    2min
    TV-PG
    Through all of our content, there is a core takeaway about the power of IBM's Watson to change a division, a company or an entire industry. We'll ask each of our interview subjects a simple question: how has Watson changed your work?
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Milestones in AI
Milestones in AI
3minTV-PG
While AI has become a buzz word in the past few years, the history of developing this technology traces its roots back for decades. We'll tell the history of AI that lead up to Watson, and describe some of Watson's biggest achievements.
While AI has become a buzz word in the past few years, the history of developing this technology traces its roots back for decades. We'll tell the history of AI that lead up to Watson, and describe some of Watson's biggest achievements.
While AI has become a buzz word in the past few years, the history of developing this technology traces its roots back for decades. We'll tell the history of AI that lead up to Watson, and describe some of Watson's biggest achievements.
IBM Watson Tutor
IBM Watson Tutor
2minTV-PG
The landscape of education is changing in very big ways. With an increased need for lifelong learning, students and teachers are in need of learning tools that fit within lifestyles, schedules and needs, and Watson can be a tool to help.
The landscape of education is changing in very big ways. With an increased need for lifelong learning, students and teachers are in need of learning tools that fit within lifestyles, schedules and needs, and Watson can be a tool to help.
The landscape of education is changing in very big ways. With an increased need for lifelong learning, students and teachers are in need of learning tools that fit within lifestyles, schedules and needs, and Watson can be a tool to help.
The Watson Effect
The Watson Effect
2minTV-PG
The fight against chronic diseases exists on multiple fronts. There's the scientific challenge of getting patients healthy again, and then there's the economic problem of acquiring the resources to do research needed to achieve breakthroughs.
The fight against chronic diseases exists on multiple fronts. There's the scientific challenge of getting patients healthy again, and then there's the economic problem of acquiring the resources to do research needed to achieve breakthroughs.
The fight against chronic diseases exists on multiple fronts. There's the scientific challenge of getting patients healthy again, and then there's the economic problem of acquiring the resources to do research needed to achieve breakthroughs.
Debating With AI
Debating With AI
2minTV-PG
For the audience attending the IBM Debater event in Hafia, this moment is likely to be a stunning wake-up call about the state of AI. The raw emotion involved in witnessing this next leap in computing is a space ripe for storytelling.
For the audience attending the IBM Debater event in Hafia, this moment is likely to be a stunning wake-up call about the state of AI. The raw emotion involved in witnessing this next leap in computing is a space ripe for storytelling.
For the audience attending the IBM Debater event in Hafia, this moment is likely to be a stunning wake-up call about the state of AI. The raw emotion involved in witnessing this next leap in computing is a space ripe for storytelling.
AI and Education
AI and Education
2minTV-PG
We have seen how IBM's AI technology has advanced and has been an effective resource in Healthcare and Business but can it also be an effective tool for learning? We believe that it can and we will show you how.
We have seen how IBM's AI technology has advanced and has been an effective resource in Healthcare and Business but can it also be an effective tool for learning? We believe that it can and we will show you how.
We have seen how IBM's AI technology has advanced and has been an effective resource in Healthcare and Business but can it also be an effective tool for learning? We believe that it can and we will show you how.
IBM and Sesame Workshop
IBM and Sesame Workshop
2minTV-PG
By the time a child reaches age 5, their brain is already 90% developed. Examine how preschoolers could receive a more effective learning experience through AI.
By the time a child reaches age 5, their brain is already 90% developed. Examine how preschoolers could receive a more effective learning experience through AI.
By the time a child reaches age 5, their brain is already 90% developed. Examine how preschoolers could receive a more effective learning experience through AI.
The Human Connection
The Human Connection
3minTV-PG
While AI might be the key to innumerable esoteric improvements in business operations, there's no substitute for a human. We'll take a dive into how human interaction is crucial to Watson's success and how Watson is not a human substitute.
While AI might be the key to innumerable esoteric improvements in business operations, there's no substitute for a human. We'll take a dive into how human interaction is crucial to Watson's success and how Watson is not a human substitute.
While AI might be the key to innumerable esoteric improvements in business operations, there's no substitute for a human. We'll take a dive into how human interaction is crucial to Watson's success and how Watson is not a human substitute.
Meet the Scientists
Meet the Scientists
2minTV-PG
Ranit Aharonov and Noam Slonim have created the next generation of business AI. In this extended content, see additional interviews to hear where their unique expertise comes from, and how businesses can apply the thinking behind Watson.
Ranit Aharonov and Noam Slonim have created the next generation of business AI. In this extended content, see additional interviews to hear where their unique expertise comes from, and how businesses can apply the thinking behind Watson.
Ranit Aharonov and Noam Slonim have created the next generation of business AI. In this extended content, see additional interviews to hear where their unique expertise comes from, and how businesses can apply the thinking behind Watson.

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Max TegmarkAdelyn ZhouMizuo PeckDario GilPaul Bozymowski
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