On December 10 (local time), Google DeepMind declared that it would deepen its collaboration with the UK government. The company has outlined plans to establish its inaugural automation lab in the UK by 2026, with a specific focus on materials science research. The primary objective is to drastically reduce the time required for discovering new materials. In addition, Google DeepMind also revealed that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK's Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI). This agreement centers on fundamental safety research, mainly encompassing the monitoring of AI reasoning processes and delving into the potential ramifications of AI on economic systems.
