DeepMind’s Lila Ibrahim discusses AI’s role in science and accessibility
Lila Ibrahim, Google DeepMind’s Chief AI Readiness Officer, spoke on CNBC’s Changemakers podcast about how AI can advance science, education, and accessibility—while emphasizing the need for responsible development. In the episode, Ibrahim highlighted DeepMind’s contributions, including the Gemini model and AlphaFold, which she said could accelerate scientific breakthroughs and democratize…
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- Lila Ibrahim leads DeepMind’s efforts to ensure AI benefits science, education, and accessibility responsibly
- She cites Gemini and AlphaFold as tools accelerating scientific discovery and education equity
- Workers should experiment with AI now to prepare for workforce changes, Ibrahim advises
Ibrahim also urged workers to start experimenting with AI to adapt to its impact on jobs and daily life. She framed human qualities like curiosity, compassion, and connection as essential in an AI-driven world, while acknowledging growing concerns about risks and disruption. The episode is part of Season 2 of Changemakers, which focuses on female leaders shaping AI’s future.
While the World Worries About AI, She’s Working to Make It a Force for Good
cnbc.com · 5 October 2026
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