Beautiful Ideas: AI, Quantum Computing and the Power of (non)Consensus

Dario Gil, IBM Research

Dario Gil received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from M.I.T. Dr. Gil is a leading technologist and senior executive at IBM. As Vice President of Science and Solutions of IBM Research, Dr. Gil directs a global organization of ~1,500 researchers across 11 laboratories.

This talk explores the new frontiers of information technology, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and quantum computing. We will also discuss the role of the scientist inside commercial ventures in the generation and advancement of “beautiful ideas” and the power that consensus (or lack of thereof) has in organizations in ultimately creating value from scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Beautiful Ideas: AI, Quantum Computing and the Power of (non)Consensus

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