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Episode 68: How is Google DeepMind pushing the boundaries of AI to tackle drug discovery, robotics, and even autonomous AI agents?
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Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) sits down with DeepMind CEO Sir Demis Hassabis (https://x.com/demishassabis), a neuroscientist, AI pioneer, Nobel laureate, and knight, to peel back the curtain on Google’s latest advances—and the ethical challenges that come with them.
In this episode, Matt and Demis go deep on what’s powering the newest generation of AI agents, how models like AlphaFold and AlphaEvolve are accelerating scientific breakthroughs, and why world models are so important for the future of robotics. Demis shares why he believes AI is poised to reshape society—for better and for worse—and what Google is doing to build public trust in its systems.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) AI Revolutionizing Drug Discovery
(03:35) Advanced Model Training Methods
(07:06) Accelerating Drug Discovery with AI
(11:12) AI's Responsible Role in Society
(13:56) AI Revolutionizing Science & Life
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Mentions:
Sir Demis Hassabis: linkedin.com/in/demishassabis
Google DeepMind: https://deepmind.google/
AlphaFold: alphafold.ebi.ac.uk
AlphaEvolve: https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/alphaevolve-a-gemini-powered-coding-agent-for-designing-advanced-algorithms/
Isomorphic Labs: isomorphiclabs.com
Android XR glasses: http://blog.google/products/android/android-xr-gemini-glasses-headsets/
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Episode 68: How is Google DeepMind pushing the boundaries of AI to tackle drug discovery, robotics, and even autonomous AI agents?
*Want the ultimate guide to Google's Gemini? Get it here:* đź”— clickhubspot.com/ff09e9
Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) sits down with DeepMind CEO Sir Demis Hassabis (https://x.com/demishassabis), a neuroscientist, AI pioneer, Nobel laureate, and knight, to peel back the curtain on Google’s latest advances—and the ethical challenges that come with them.
In this episode, Matt and Demis go deep on what’s powering the newest generation of AI agents, how models like AlphaFold and AlphaEvolve are accelerating scientific breakthroughs, and why world models are so important for the future of robotics. Demis shares why he believes AI is poised to reshape society—for better and for worse—and what Google is doing to build public trust in its systems.
—
Show Notes:
(00:00) AI Revolutionizing Drug Discovery
(03:35) Advanced Model Training Methods
(07:06) Accelerating Drug Discovery with AI
(11:12) AI's Responsible Role in Society
(13:56) AI Revolutionizing Science & Life
—
Mentions:
Sir Demis Hassabis: linkedin.com/in/demishassabis
Google DeepMind: https://deepmind.google/
AlphaFold: alphafold.ebi.ac.uk
AlphaEvolve: https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/alphaevolve-a-gemini-powered-coding-agent-for-designing-advanced-algorithms/
Isomorphic Labs: isomorphiclabs.com
Android XR glasses: http://blog.google/products/android/android-xr-gemini-glasses-headsets/
Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: clickhubspot.com/tnw
Subscribe to The Next Wave:
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Find The Next Wave on your favorite podcast platform
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Join Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands, as they democratize the expertise often reserved for the boardrooms of the biggest corporations. From groundbreaking technologies to practical applications, Matt and Nathan will cover everything you need to stay informed and prepared. Whether you're seeking to adapt your company to the AI era or simply curious about the future, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge to thrive in the forthcoming wave of change.
More From Matt
đź”— Future Tools futuretools.beehiiv.com
đź”— Blog mattwolfe.com
đź”— YouTube youtube.com/@mreflow
More From Nathan
đź”— Newsletter news.lore.com
đź”— Blog lore.com
The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano
#TheNextWave #Podcast
