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DeepMind's Demis Hassabis on the future of AI | The TED Interview
Mar 15, 2024
Demis Hassabis, founder of DeepMind, discusses the future and controversy of AI. Topics include AlphaGo beating world champions, gaming in tech, and the revolutionary impact of AlphaFold on protein research.
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- DeepMind's AlphaZero AI demonstrated exceptional capabilities in mastering complex games like chess through self-play mechanisms and surpassing human abilities.
- DeepMind's focus on groundbreaking projects in protein prediction and nuclear fusion control highlights the organization's commitment to real-world impact and technological advancements.
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AlphaZero's Dominance in Chess
AlphaZero, a pioneering AI project by UK company DeepMind, played millions of games against itself and became an exceptional chess player, setting a milestone in 2017. The software, starting with basic chess rules, quickly surpassed human capabilities. This showcased the potential of AI in mastering complex games like chess.
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