The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology Inside Google's AI Lab: Drug Discovery, World AI Model & AlphaEvolve
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Jul 22, 2025 
Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind and a leading figure in AI research, dives into groundbreaking advancements in AI, including drug discovery and robotics. He discusses the power of models like AlphaFold in accelerating scientific breakthroughs, emphasizing the transformation of drug development timelines. The conversation touches on the ethical challenges posed by AI's rise and the importance of building public trust. Hassabis highlights the potential of multimodal world models in shaping the future of AI technology and robotics.
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How LLMs Think and Improve
- Modern LLMs predict the next word using vast language data and generalize to novel inputs.
- Incorporating multiple reasoning cycles and tool use significantly improves answer accuracy.
The Power of World Models
- World models integrate multiple sensor inputs to understand language and physical environment.
- Accurate world models enable better robotic interactions and long-term planning in real-world tasks.
AlphaFold's Game-Changing Impact
- AlphaFold transformed protein structure prediction from years to seconds.
- This breakthrough boosts the potential to dramatically accelerate drug discovery timelines.