TED Tech How AI is unlocking the secrets of nature and the universe | Demis Hassabis
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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 for Fundamental Questions
- Demis Hassabis believes AI is the fastest route to answering fundamental questions about reality and consciousness.
- He realized physics hadn't made much progress, so he decided to build AI as the ultimate tool for discovery.
Early Chess Influence
- At nine years old, Hassabis captained the England under-11 chess team, sparking his interest in games and AI.
- Early chess computers fascinated him, leading him to explore how computers could mimic thought processes.
Games as AI Testing Ground
- Games provide a convenient testing ground for AI algorithms due to their clear objectives and fast iterations.
- DeepMind's AI surprised them by inventing new strategies in the game Breakout, marking a key breakthrough.