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Subvolts take Google DeepMind uses AI to tackle science's biggest problems, aiming to make breakthroughs accessible to all. Sep 15, 2025
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This interview features a leader from Google DeepMind discussing their AI research and tools for scientific discovery.

Google AI: Release Notes
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GDM’s Pushmeet Kohli on solving science's biggest challenges with AI

37 min Interview Hosts: Logan Kilpatrick
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Summary

Google DeepMind's Pushmeet Kohli discusses using AI for scientific discovery with host Logan Kilpatrick on Google AI: Release Notes. The episode covers the team's problem-solving framework, innovations like AlphaFold and AlphaEvolve, and the AI Co-scientist tool aimed at democratizing scientific breakthroughs. Kohli also touches on AGI, tech transfer, and evaluating mathematical proofs.

Explained simply

Google's AI team is using smart computer programs to help scientists solve tough problems, like understanding proteins. They are building tools to let more people use these AI helpers, speeding up discoveries for everyone.

Why listen

This episode offers insight into how Google DeepMind applies AI to solve complex scientific challenges, moving beyond theoretical research to practical tools. It's for anyone interested in AI's role in science, from researchers to those curious about AI's broader societal impact. The discussion on democratizing breakthroughs connects to current industry trends of making advanced AI accessible, mirroring efforts across frontier labs to broaden AI's application.

On the mic
  • HostLogan Kilpatrick
  • GuestPushmeet KohliHead of Science and Strategic Initiatives, Google DeepMind
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Key facts
  • Guest: Pushmeet Kohli, Head of Science and Strategic Initiatives at Google DeepMind
  • Show: Google AI: Release Notes
  • Length: 37 minutes
  • Innovations Mentioned: AlphaFold, AlphaEvolve
  • New Tool: AI Co-scientist
Show notes from Google AI
Pushmeet Kohli, Head of Science and Strategic Initiatives at Google DeepMind, joins host Logan Kilpatrick to explore the intersection of AI and scientific discovery. Learn how the team's unique problem-solving framework led to innovations like AlphaFold a

Pushmeet Kohli, Head of Science and Strategic Initiatives at Google DeepMind, joins host Logan Kilpatrick to explore the intersection of AI and scientific discovery. Learn how the team's unique problem-solving framework led to innovations like AlphaFold and AlphaEvolve, and how new tools like AI Co-scientist aim to democratize these types of breakthroughs for everyone. 

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7mdsL6BHsk

Chapters: 
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Recent Alpha launches
02:15 - Framework for selecting research domains
06:21  - Scientific, commercial and social impact
15:00 - Wielding AGI for breakthroughs
16:48 - Tech transfer and team collaboration
19:46  -  IMO Gold Medal
21:42  - Evaluating math proofs
22:55 - From specialized models to Deep Think
24:22 -  Do math skills generalize?
25:53 - Generalizing the IMO model
27:43 - Democratizing AI science tools
30:09 - AI Co-scientist
35:17 - An API for science?

Jargon decoded
AGI
Pushmeet Kohli
Artificial General Intelligence, a hypothetical AI that can understand or learn any intellectual task that a human being can.
IMO
Pushmeet Kohli
International Mathematical Olympiad, a prestigious math competition for high school students.
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Google AI: Release Notes · Google AI
Length
37 min
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Google
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Pushmeet Kohli explains their unique problem-solving framework used to drive innovations and aims to make these advanced tools more accessible.

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