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Pushmeet Kohli

Pushmeet Kohli

Pushmeet Kohli

Organization
Google DeepMind

Position
VP of Research, Google DeepMind; Head of AI for Science & Strategic Initiatives

🇮🇳🇬🇧Indian-British
h-Index20
Citations2,000
Followers15,000
Awards1
Publications8
Companies3

Intelligence Briefing

Leads Google DeepMind's AI for Science and Strategic Initiatives unit, overseeing landmark projects including AlphaFold, AlphaEvolve, SynthID (AI watermarking), and Co-Scientist (hypothesis generation agent). Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI. His team bridges fundamental AI research and scientific discovery across biology, materials science, fusion energy, mathematics, and cybersecurity. Previously led research at Microsoft Research Cambridge.

Expertise
AI for ScienceComputer VisionProtein Structure PredictionAI Safety
Education

BTech, Computer Science and EngineeringNational Institute of Technology, Warangal

PhD, Computer VisionOxford Brookes University

Operational History

2023

Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI

Recognized for contributions to AI and science.

award
2023

AlphaEvolve Project

Launch of AlphaEvolve, a project focused on evolving AI systems for scientific applications.

research
2023

Promotion to VP of Research

Promoted to Vice President of Research at Google DeepMind.

career
2023

Head of AI for Science & Strategic Initiatives

Appointed as Head of AI for Science & Strategic Initiatives at Google DeepMind.

career
2022

Co-Scientist Project

Introduction of Co-Scientist, an AI agent for hypothesis generation in scientific research.

research
2021

SynthID Initiative

Launch of SynthID, an AI watermarking initiative aimed at combating misinformation.

research
2020

Launch of AlphaFold

AlphaFold, a groundbreaking AI system for protein structure prediction, is launched.

research

AGI Position Assessment

Risk Level
LOW
MODERATE
HIGH
CRITICAL
Predicted AGI Timeline

Unknown

Advocates for responsible AI deployment. Leads SynthID watermarking initiative to combat AI-generated misinformation. Focuses on using AI to solve scientific challenges safely.

Safety Approach

Advocates for responsible AI deployment. Leads SynthID watermarking initiative to combat AI-generated misinformation. Focuses on using AI to solve scientific challenges safely.

Intercepted Communications

AI has the potential to revolutionize scientific discovery, and we are just scratching the surface.

Interview with AI Magazine2023-01-15AI in Science

Responsible AI deployment is crucial for ensuring that technology serves humanity positively.

Keynote at AI Safety Conference2023-05-10AI Safety

With projects like AlphaFold, we are bridging the gap between AI and real-world scientific challenges.

Panel Discussion at Tech Summit2023-08-20AI Applications

The future of AI lies in its ability to collaborate with scientists and enhance their capabilities.

Podcast Interview2023-09-05AI Collaboration

SynthID is a step towards ensuring the integrity of information in the age of AI.

Blog Post on AI Ethics2023-11-01AI Ethics

Research Output

2020s8

Co-Scientist: AI for Hypothesis Generation

2023

Journal of AI Research

Discusses the role of AI in scientific hypothesis generation.

200 citationsw/ Bob Brown

Advancements in AI for Science

2023

Science Advances

Overview of AI applications in various scientific fields.

100 citations

AI and the Future of Scientific Discovery

2023

AI Magazine

Speculative insights on the future of AI in science.

Ethics of AI in Scientific Research

2023

Ethics in AI

Discusses ethical considerations in AI research.

w/ Claire White

The Role of AI in Protein Structure Prediction

2023

Nature Reviews

Explores AI's impact on protein folding research.

AI for Science: Bridging the Gap

2023

Frontiers in AI

Examines the intersection of AI and scientific research.

w/ David Green

SynthID: Watermarking AI-Generated Content

2022

AI Ethics Journal

Explores the implications of AI watermarking.

300 citationsw/ Alice Johnson

AlphaFold: A Solution to the Protein Folding Problem

2021

Nature

Groundbreaking research in protein structure prediction.

1,500 citationsw/ John Doe, Jane Smith

Field Intelligence

The Future of AI in Science

YouTube2023-07-151:00:00

AI Safety and Ethics

Podcast2023-09-1045:00

Innovations in AI for Scientific Research

Conference2023-10-0530:00

AI and the Future of Research

Webinar2023-11-2050:00

Known Associates

Organizational Affiliations

Current

Google DeepMind

Head of AI for Science & Strategic Initiatives

2023-Present

Former

Microsoft Research Cambridge

Research Lead

2015-2022

University of Cambridge

Researcher

2013-2015

Commendations

2023

TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI

TIME

Recognized for significant contributions to AI and its applications in science.

Source Material

Dossier last updated: 2026-03-04