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Demis Hassabis on AI, game theory, multimodality, and the nature of creativity

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Apr 9, 2025
Demis Hassabis, Co-founder and CEO of DeepMind, dives into AI's potential to navigate the complexities of systems like Go and protein folding. He explores innovative approaches to AI development, comparing brute force to self-learning methods. The discussion highlights the impact of gaming on creativity and decision-making and the role of embodied intelligence in AI evolution. Hassabis also anticipates a future where AI revolutionizes programming and medicine, emphasizing the need for diverse contributions to shape its societal impact.
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ANECDOTE

Chess Prodigy to AI Enthusiast

  • Demis Hassabis's childhood revolved around chess, aiming to become a professional player.
  • At 11, he questioned dedicating his life to chess and became fascinated by chess computers.
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Brute Force vs. Learning

  • Early chess programs like Deep Blue relied on brute force and expert-programmed rules, lacking true intelligence.
  • Demis Hassabis found Kasparov's mind more impressive, highlighting the missing learning ability in Deep Blue.
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DeepMind's Learning Approach

  • DeepMind bet on learning systems combining deep learning and reinforcement learning.
  • This approach was inspired by the human brain's neural networks and reward system.
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