Podcast · 12 episodes
Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith
by Microsoft, Brad Smith · English
Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith speaks with leaders in government, business, and culture to explore the world’s most critical challenges at the intersection of technology and society. As a 30-year veteran of an industry driven by disruption, Brad Smith hosts candid conversations with his guests that examine, reframe, and explore potential solutions to the digital issues shaping our world today, including cybersecurity, privacy, digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, artificial intelligence, and human rights.
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Connecting the Unconnected: Doreen Bogdan-MartinDoreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), discusses closing the “connect the unconnected” gap (about one-third of the world still offline), and how…29 Jun 2026 · 35 min
AI's Mythos Moment: Rishi Sunak on preparing governments for AIRishi Sunak discusses “Mythos Moment” AI safety—why governments need independent pre-deployment evaluation, especially for cyber risk, and how to coordinate internationally to avoid fragmented, ad…1 Jun 2026 · 1 h
Special Edition: Tracking AI diffusion in Q1 2026Q1 2026 Global AI Diffusion Report from Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, tracking how AI adoption is spreading worldwide and within the U.S., including divides by language, region (north vs south), and…28 May 2026 · 32 min
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Connecting the Unconnected: Doreen Bogdan-MartinDoreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), discusses closing the “connect the unconnected” gap (about one-third of the world still offline), and how…29 Jun 2026 · 35 min · 19 chapters
AI's Mythos Moment: Rishi Sunak on preparing governments for AIRishi Sunak discusses “Mythos Moment” AI safety—why governments need independent pre-deployment evaluation, especially for cyber risk, and how to coordinate internationally to avoid fragmented, ad…1 Jun 2026 · 1 h · 21 chapters
Special Edition: Tracking AI diffusion in Q1 2026Q1 2026 Global AI Diffusion Report from Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, tracking how AI adoption is spreading worldwide and within the U.S., including divides by language, region (north vs south), and…28 May 2026 · 32 min · 13 chapters
Ryan Roslansky: Turning AI Anxiety into Skills for the Future of WorkHow to turn AI-driven workplace uncertainty into career skills and opportunity, using a task-based framework rather than predictions.31 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Everybody Goes Home: How technology is helping prevent wildfires from spreadingHow Alert California uses AI and cloud computing to detect wildfires earlier, reduce false alarms/noise, and share real-time intelligence so firefighters can contain fires before they grow.12 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
His Excellency Khaldoon Al Mubarak: Investing in an AI-Driven WorldKhaldoon Al Mubarak (CEO of Mubadala) explains how long-term sovereign investing should adapt to AI-driven change, why the next 3–5 years may be tougher, and how the UAE’s AI adoption and…12 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
Special Edition: Key findings from the Microsoft AI Diffusion ReportBrad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President8 Jan 2026 · 19 min · 13 chapters
Ed Policy: How tech is changing the game in Green BayIn this episode of "Tools and Weapons," Brad Smith, Microsoft's Vice Chair and President, engages in a conversation with Ed Policy, the president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers.20 Nov 2025 · 21 min
Ted Sarandos: Netflix and how tech changed storytellingHow Netflix’s tech and business-model shifts reshaped storytelling, balancing data with creative intuition, and using narrative to expand audiences beyond the U.S.23 Oct 2025 · 29 min · 10 chapters
Satya Nadella: Leading through the AI RevolutionIn this episode of *Tools and Weapons*, Brad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President, interviews Satya Nadella, Microsoft's third CEO.16 May 2025 · 24 min
Steve Ballmer: Scaling the digital revolutionBrad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President.3 Apr 2025 · 26 min
Bill Gates: Starting the Digital RevolutionIn this episode of "Tools and Weapons," Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith engages in a conversation with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, celebrating the company's 50th anniversary.13 Mar 2025 · 27 min