Advancements in AI: From Games to Biology

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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(07:17) – Turing Test
(14:43) – Video games
(36:18) – Simulation
(38:29) – Consciousness
(43:29) – AlphaFold
(57:09) – Solving intelligence
(1:09:28) – Open sourcing AlphaFold & MuJoCo
(1:19:34) – Nuclear fusion
(1:23:38) – Quantum simulation
(1:26:46) – Physics
(1:30:13) – Origin of life
(1:34:52) – Aliens
(1:42:59) – Intelligent life
(1:46:08) – Conscious AI
(1:59:23) – Power
(2:03:53) – Advice for young people
(2:11:59) – Meaning of life