Jeff Dean

Google released the first detailed public report from a major tech company showing that a median Gemini text prompt consumes 0.24 watt-hours of electricity, with comprehensive breakdowns of energy use across AI chips, supporting hardware, and data center overhead.

“Discussed Google's comprehensive energy measurements for Gemini AI prompts in exclusive interview with MIT Technology Review.”

Periodic Labs, founded by former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers, raised $300M in seed funding to automate scientific discovery by building AI scientists and autonomous laboratories that conduct physical experiments to discover new materials like superconductors.

“Backed Periodic Labs with investment in their $300M seed round.”

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis discusses the importance of shipping momentum, developing better evaluation metrics, and advancing world models as key priorities for AI research.

“Mentioned in a YouTube comment as part of a wish list for future episodes”