Google DeepMind: The Podcast

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• 10 Years of AlphaGo: The Turning Point for AI | Thore Graepel & Pushmeet Kohli 10.03.2026 53λ

  Join Hannah Fry, Pushmeet Kohli (VP, Science) and Thore Graepel (AlphaGo team & Distinguished Research Scientist) as they unpick the legacy of AlphaGo.
• The Future of Intelligence with Demis Hassabis (Co-founder and CEO of DeepMind) 16.12.2025 50λ

  In our final episode of the season, Professor Hannah Fry sits down with Google DeepMind co-founder and CEO Demis Hassabis for their annual check-in. Together, they look beyond the product launches to the scientific and technological questions that will define the next decade. Demis shares his vision for the path to AGI - from solving "root node" problems in fusion energy and material science to the rise of world models and simulations. They also explore what's beyond the frontier and the importance of balancing scientific rigor amid the competitive dynamics of AI advancement.
• The Arrival of AGI with Shane Legg (co-founder of DeepMind) 11.12.2025 47λ

  Shane Legg, Chief AGI Scientist and co-founder of Google DeepMind, has been talking about artificial general intelligence, or AGI, for more than a decade. So what’s changed? According to Shane, now is the time to take it seriously. In this episode, Shane walks Professor Hannah Fry through his AGI framework, breaking down the levels from minimal to full AGI, and his timelines for each. They discuss the economic and societal shifts AGI will bring, the potential impact on work, and the extraordinary possibilities for human flourishing.
• AlphaFold: Grand Challenge to Nobel Prize with John Jumper 28.11.2025 47λ

  Five years ago, AlphaFold 2 solved the protein structure prediction problem, unlocking new avenues of biological research and providing our first major proof point that AI can be a powerful tool to advance science. The profound scientific and societal value of this work was even recognized in 2024 with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. In this episode, Hannah is joined by John Jumper, one of the most instrumental scientists behind AlphaFold. He shares stories about his Nobel win, the tool's unexpected applications, and the shift in architecture from AlphaFold 2 to the more comprehensive AlphaFold 3.
• Waymo: The future of autonomous driving with Vincent Vanhoucke 06.11.2025 48λ

  How do you train an AI to drive safer than a human? Professor Hannah Fry sits down with Waymo Distinguished Engineer Vincent Vanhoucke to break down the complexities of autonomous driving—from the "closed loop" problem of real-world traffic to using generative AI for simulation. Plus, Hannah moves from theory to practice, taking a Waymo for a spin in California to experience it firsthand.
• Pt.2 Beyond Phishing: Cyber Threats in the Age of AI with Four Flynn 16.10.2025 25λ

  In part two, Hannah and Four tackle the human element at the heart of cybersecurity: Who are the bad actors, and what motivates them? They dissect the evolving strategies designed to stop social engineering attacks - like passkeys and risk-based authentication - and confront the complex security and privacy challenges that may be introduced by autonomous agents.
• Pt.1 Beyond Phishing: Cyber Threats in the Age of AI with Four Flynn 09.10.2025 46λ

  Social engineering, cyberattacks, and the fog of war - all topics covered in this interview with the VP of Security and Privacy at Google DeepMind. Hannah Fry and Four Flynn take us behind the scenes of Operation Aurora, the monumental 2009 attack on Google that forever changed the landscape of cybersecurity. They discuss the defender's dilemma, the constant battle between attackers and defenders in the digital world, and how AI can potentially help mitigate some of the most complex vulnerabilities. As Hannah said, there was just too much to fit into one episode, so keep an eye on your feed for part 2. If you’re worried about missing it, why not subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes. Until next time!
• Genie 3: An Infinite World Model with Shlomi Fruchter and Jack Parker-Holder 22.08.2025 56λ

  Professor Hannah Fry speaks with Jack Parker-Holder and Shlomi Fruchter about Genie 3, a general-purpose world model that can generate an unprecedented diversity of interactive environments. The conversation covers how this model's auto-regressive nature allows for the creation of consistent, explorable worlds from text or image prompts, and how its capabilities differ from video generation models like Veo.
• A Whistle Stop Tour of AI Creation with Paige Bailey 10.07.2025 29λ

  This week's episode is a slight departure from our usual deep dives. Join Paige Bailey, DevRel lead, as she guides Hannah Fry though some of her favorite AI tools. Having spent years understanding the 'what' of these models, Hannah finally gets to experience the 'how’ – from generating prompts and 'vibe coding', to creating her own version of the infamous spaghetti meme.
• The Nature of AI: Solving the Planet's Data Gap with Drew Purves 19.06.2025 40λ

  Could we use the sound of a coral reef to determine its health? Do we know where all the world's natural forests are? And are we on the verge of using AI to decode animal communication? In this episode, Professor Hannah Fry is joined by Drew Purves, Nature Lead at Google DeepMind. They explore how AI is helping ecologists map forests and species for the first time in history and how this data can be used to better understand the root causes of deforestation. They also explore bioaoustics and how sound is playing a pivotal role in tracking species on land and underwater —providing a powerful new way for us to understand and protect the environment.
• A Quest for a Cure: AI Drug Design with Isomorphic Labs 05.06.2025 45λ

  In this episode, host Hannah Fry is joined by Max Jaderberg and Rebecca Paul of Isomorphic Labs to explore the future of drug discovery in the age of AI. They discuss how new technology, particularly AlphaFold 3, is revolutionizing the field by predicting the structure of life’s molecules, paving the way for faster and more efficient drug discovery.
• Redefining Robotics with Carolina Parada 22.05.2025 44λ

  In this episode, Hannah is joined by Carolina Parada, Senior Director and Head of Robotics at Google DeepMind. They explore the recent leap forward in robotic capabilities, highlighting advancements in multimodal understanding and embodied reasoning, which enable robots to interact with the physical world with unprecedented generality. They dig into the two-system approach - ‘slow and fast thinking‘ - that enables both complex reasoning and rapid, reactive movements. Using examples from robots learning dexterous tasks such as tying shoelaces to adapting to entirely new scenarios in real-time, Parada highlights how key breakthroughs in understanding, dexterity, and control are now coming together to rapidly advance robotics unlike ever before.
• AI and the Future of Health with Joelle Barral 08.05.2025 36λ

  In this episode, Professor Hannah Fry interviews Joelle Barral, Senior Director of Research at Google DeepMind, about AI in healthcare. They discuss existing AI applications including image analysis for diabetic retinopathy and the expansion of diagnostic tools as a result of multi-modal models. The conversation highlights AI's potential to improve healthcare delivery, personalize treatment, expand access worldwide, and ultimately, bring back the joy of practicing medicine.
• Consciousness, Reasoning and the Philosophy of AI with Murray Shanahan 24.04.2025 40λ

  In this episode, Hannah is once again joined by Murray Shanahan, Professor of Cognitive Robotics at Imperial College London and Principal Scientist at Google DeepMind, for a philosophical deep dive on AI. They explore everything from consciousness and metacognition in animals, to symbolic AI and neural networks. Murray also shares insights into his involvement with the film 'Ex Machina' and discusses the idea of reasoning, anthropomorphism, and the future of AI.
• Is Human Data Enough? With David Silver 10.04.2025 49λ

  In this episode of Google DeepMind: The Podcast, VP of Reinforcement Learning, David Silver, describes his vision for the future of AI, exploring the concept of the "era of experience" versus the current "era of human data". Using AlphaGo and AlphaZero as examples, he highlights how these systems surpassed human capabilities by engaging in reinforcement learning without prior human knowledge. This approach contrasts with large language models, which depend on human data and feedback. Silver emphasizes the need to explore this path to drive AI progress and achieve artificial superintelligence.
• Project Astra: Exploring a Universal AI Assistant with Greg Wayne 20.12.2024 46λ

  In our final episode for the year, we explore Project Astra, a research prototype exploring future capabilities of a universal AI assistant that can understand the world around you.
• Gemini 2.0 and the Evolution of Agentic AI with Oriol Vinyals 12.12.2024 49λ

  In this episode, Hannah is joined by Oriol Vinyals, VP of Drastic Research and Gemini co-lead. They discuss the evolution of AI agents, the complexity of scaling, and some of the new agentic capabilities recently released by Google DeepMind.
• The Balancing Act: Regulation & AI with Nicklas Lundblad 05.12.2024 53λ

  Join host Hannah Fry as she discusses the complexities of regulating artificial intelligence with Nicklas Lundblad, Director of Public Policy at Google DeepMind, who emphasizes the importance of a nuanced approach focused on adaptability and evidence-based policymaking.
• Inside NotebookLM with Raiza Martin and Steven Johnson 26.11.2024 44λ

  Join Raiza Martin and Steven Johnson from Google Labs, Google’s testing ground for products, as they guide host Hannah Fry through the technical advancements that have made NotebookLM possible. They'll explore the challenges of generating natural-sounding speech and maintaining listener engagement, as well as exciting new modalities on the horizon.
• AI for Science with Sir Paul Nurse, Demis Hassabis, Jennifer Doudna, and John Jumper 21.11.2024 54λ

  Hear Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Nobel Laureates Sir Paul Nurse, Jennifer Doudna, and John Jumper discuss AI's impact on scientific discovery with Professor Hannah Fry.