London, March 18, 2026 — Bank of America has launched a new podcast series focused on emerging technologies, as the bank expands its engagement with innovation themes shaping the global economy.
The series, titled Breakthrough Technology Dialogues, will feature discussions on areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, fusion energy, medical technology and robotics. It is designed as an audio extension of the bank’s Breakthrough Technology Dialogue events, which are held annually in the UK and Singapore.
Each episode runs for 19 minutes and 56 seconds, referencing the year the term “byte” was first introduced. The format centres on conversations with participants from the Dialogue events, including executives, investors, academics and technology founders.
Bernard Mensah, President of International at Bank of America, said the initiative aims to provide structured insight into developments across technology sectors, as innovation continues to influence economic activity and business models.
James Harding, Editor-in-Chief of The Observer and host of the series, said the podcast focuses on direct conversations with individuals working on emerging technologies and their potential applications.
The first episode features Hermann Hauser, founder of ARM, who discusses developments in quantum error correction and their implications for computing, artificial intelligence and related fields.
The series is available on podcast platforms, including PodBean.
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Source: Bank of America