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Malcolm Gladwell discusses the impact of AI on trust and leadership with Barry O'Byrne.

This episode features best-selling author, Malcolm Gladwell, in conversation with Barry O'Byrne, CEO, International Wealth & Premier Banking, HSBC. Together they explore how AI is reshaping human behaviour and the signals we use to decide who and what to trust as humans and AI increasingly co-exist. Watch or listen to find out more. This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit 2026 in Hong Kong. Find out more https://www.business.hsbc.com/en-gb/campaigns/global-investment-summit Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC. Copyright © Malcolm Gladwell 2026, All Rights Reserved

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Host: Barry O'Byrne

Guest: Malcolm Gladwell

Topics covered

• AI
• trust
• leadership
• human behavior
• investment

Keywords

• AI
• trust
• leadership
• Malcolm Gladwell
• HSBC
• investment summit
• human behavior

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Organizations: HSBC

Places: Hong Kong

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