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How AI is unlocking the secrets of nature and the universe | Demis Hassabis
Jun 14, 2024
Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind co-founder, discusses the incredible capabilities of AI, like AlphaFold predicting protein structures revolutionizing scientific discovery. Hassabis explores AI's potential in unraveling mysteries of the mind, body, and universe.
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- AI's AlphaFold predicted 200 million protein shapes, accelerating scientific discovery.
- DeepMind's AI advancements in gameplay showcase potential in strategic decision-making.
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AI Revolutionizing Protein Data Analysis
AI is revolutionizing the analysis of protein data, a task that would usually take a PhD student years to complete. Through AlphaFold, AI has successfully predicted the 3D structures of 200 million proteins, saving an estimated billion years of PhD time. This breakthrough enables biologists and researchers to understand protein functions more accurately, aiding in drug design and disease understanding.
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