IBM CEO Rometty Says Data Will Drive the Company's Future

The transcript discusses IBM's evolution from a hardware and software company to a leader in cloud and AI solutions. It highlights IBM's focus on leveraging data and AI, particularly through Watson, to enhance business decision-making. The narrative emphasizes IBM's role in the tech-business intersection and its ongoing reinvention to stay ahead of industry disruptions.

What is IBM's current focus as a company?

• Bug technology

• Hardware development

• Cloud and cognitive solutions

• Consulting services

What does IBM consider as a valuable asset for businesses?

• Data

• Consulting services

• Marketing strategies

• Hardware

What is Watson's primary function in IBM's AI strategy?

• To replace human workers

• To provide consulting services

• To learn from data and assist in decision-making

• To develop new hardware

What was a significant event that brought attention to Watson?

• Launching a new hardware product

• Winning a chess tournament

• Participating in Jeopardy

• Developing new software

How does AI differ from traditional programming according to the transcript?

• AI is only used for data analysis

• AI requires constant human intervention

• AI is programmed with specific instructions

• AI learns from data without explicit programming