Masters of Scale: IBM’s $10 billion bet on what comes after AI

Masters of Scale: IBM’s $10 billion bet on what comes after AI

June 29, 2026 · 41 min

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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna discusses the future of technology beyond AI and the importance of quantum computing.

While many tech companies race to build ever-larger AI models, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna sees the future differently. Speaking with host Bob Safian before a live audience during New York Tech Week, Krishna explains why enterprises are overcomplicating AI adoption, what kinds of risks leaders should be taking right now, and how to weigh AI's costs against its benefits. He also shares why IBM believes quantum computing will reshape the next era of technology. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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Host: Bob Safian

Guest: Arvind Krishna

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