Google DeepMind: The Podcast Decoding Google Gemini with Jeff Dean
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Sep 11, 2024 
Hannah Fry chats with Jeff Dean, the legendary chief scientist of Google DeepMind, known for transforming Google into a tech giant and advancing AI research. They delve into Google's early days and the evolution of neural networks. Jeff reveals insights on the innovative Gemini model, emphasizing its potential in education and personalized AI experiences. The discussion touches on the importance of user consent, the integration of different research models, and the groundbreaking capabilities of multimodal AI in enhancing decision-making across various fields.
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Google's Humble Beginnings
- Jeff Dean describes Google's early days as a small startup operating above a cell phone store.
- They used CRT monitors and desks made of doors on sawhorses, constantly working to handle growing traffic.
Google's AI Roots
- Hannah Fry questions whether Google was always an AI company disguised as a search company.
- Dean explains that AI was always necessary to truly solve the problems Google aimed to tackle.
Early Neural Networks
- Jeff Dean recalls first encountering neural networks in a parallel processing class during his undergraduate studies.
- His senior thesis focused on parallel training of neural networks, an idea he revisited at Google with Andrew Ng.