Ep 88: Unpacking DeepMind's Quest for SuperIntelligence with Demis Hassabis' Biographer
Sebastian Mallaby's book, The Infinity Machine, offers a deep dive into Demis Hassabis, the co-founder and CEO of DeepMind, revealing his intellectual journey, leadership style, and evolving views on AI safety and competition. The conversation explores how Hassabis’s background in neurosc
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