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What changed· 2026-05-31
Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 2 won the CASP14 protein structure prediction competition with unprecedented accuracy, significantly outperforming all other methods and setting a new standard in the field.
Google DeepMind is a leading AI research laboratory that focuses on advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2010 by Demis Hassabis, Shane Legg, and Mustafa Suleyman, it was acquired by Google in 2014. The company has made significant contributions to deep learning, reinforcement learning, and general AI capabilities. Notable achievements include the development of AlphaGo, which defeated world champions in the complex game of Go, and AlphaFold, a system that predicts protein structures with unprecedented accuracy.
AlphaGo
AI system that plays Go at a world champion level.
Research
AlphaFold
Predicts protein structures with high accuracy.
Open Source
MuZero
General-purpose algorithm for game playing and beyond.
Research
DeepMind is committed to responsible AI development and has established an Ethics and Society unit to ensure its work aligns with ethical standards. The company collaborates with external experts to address potential risks and promote the positive impact of AI on society.
2010
Company Founded
DeepMind Technologies is founded in London.
2014-01
Acquisition by Google
Google acquires DeepMind for $500 million.
2016-03
AlphaGo Defeats Lee Sedol
AlphaGo becomes the first program to defeat a professional Go player.
2020-12
AlphaFold Announced
DeepMind releases AlphaFold, which predicts protein structures with high accuracy.
Quick facts
Founded
2010
HQ
London, UK
Structure
Subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
Valuation
$1B as of 2023
CEO
Demis Hassabis
Key Products
AlphaGo, AlphaFold, MuZero
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