How Google DeepMind is building AI that can help humanity
How Google DeepMind is building AI that can help humanity  
Podcast: Pioneers of AI
Published On: Wed Jul 23 2025
Description: Google DeepMind is the powerhouse artificial intelligence lab behind Google’s AI assistant, Gemini. It’s also behind the groundbreaking AI tool, AlphaFold, that can predict a protein’s 3D structure. DeepMind’s COO, Lila Ibrahim, who’s the former COO and President of Coursera, has built her career on exploring how technology can benefit humanity. She’s now leading Google DeepMind with a mindset of responsibility. In this episode, we explore Ibrahim’s impressive career, how DeepMind manages risk, and the ways AI is revolutionizing education and science.Learn more about Pioneers of AI: http://pioneersof.ai/Follow Pioneers of AI on all channels: https://linktr.ee/pioneersofaiAt the center of AI is people, so we want to hear from you! Share your experiences with AI — or ask us a burning question — by leaving a voicemail at 601-633-2424. Your voice could be featured in a future episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.