Demis Hassabis has been shortlisted for a 2024 Global Recognition Award.

First name

Demis

Last name

Hassabis

Industry

Technology

Area of excellence

Innovation

Scale of impact or excellence in your field

International

Novelty and originality of innovation

5

Market impact or potential

5

Technological advancement

5

Addressing global challenges

5

Patent portfolio and intellectual property

5

Adoption rate and user feedback

5

Disruption of existing paradigms

5

Scale of impact or excellence in your field

5

Supporting evidence to showcase achievements

I have a background in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. I co-founded DeepMind with the goal of advancing AI research. My work includes developing AlphaGo, which demonstrated AI's capabilities in strategic thinking and problem-solving. This project highlighted the potential for AI to tackle complex tasks beyond human expertise.

At DeepMind, I focus on applying AI to real-world challenges, such as healthcare improvements and energy efficiency. My leadership fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes ethical AI development, ensuring our innovations benefit society as a whole.