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We're developing and using AI to revolutionize scientific discovery - from predicting protein structures with #AlphaFold, to materials discovery with GNoME. Join our VP Science, Pushmeet Kohli, and Professor Hannah Fry as they explore how AI could lead to a new era of breakthroughs that could benefit humanity in...

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Google DeepMind1 year ago

Watch → @YouTube Spotify → Apple Podcasts → Or listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

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S.A.N1 year ago

@pushmeet @FryRsquared AI accelerating scientific discovery echoes nature's efficient information networks protein structures: building blocks of life unveiled

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Burny — Effective Omni1 year ago

@pushmeet @FryRsquared Less AI for evil, and more AI for healthcare pls

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Tom Boyle1 year ago

@pushmeet @FryRsquared Incredible to see how AI is revolutionizing fields like protein folding and materials discovery. AlphaFold’s breakthroughs are a game-changer for science. Excited to see what’s coming next from DeepMind! 🚀

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Zero1 year ago

@pushmeet @FryRsquared Re-name notebookLLM: Google podcast maker

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ahtoshkaa1 year ago

@pushmeet @FryRsquared Common people: LLMs are just stochastic parrots. Scientists: New LLM-powered discoveries go brrrrr...

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Danny Ki1 year ago

@pushmeet @FryRsquared Can AI unravel mysteries beyond human intuition?

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Jislord Ayomide1 year ago

@pushmeet @FryRsquared Amazing interview, enjoyed every bit.

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George Christian1 year ago

@pushmeet @FryRsquared

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Smug Dog1 year ago

@pushmeet @FryRsquared Excited to see what Google will accomplish

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