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How AI Is Solving Problems We Thought Were Impossible | Yossi Matias, Google VP of Research
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Episode How AI Is Solving Problems We Thought Were Impossible | Yossi Matias, Google VP of Research
AI is already solving problems scientists said were impossible — and we're just getting started. In this episode, Yossi Matias, VP of Engineering & Research at Google, explains why we're living through the golden age of research and what that means for your career, your kids, and your future.
We cover:
• Why AI agents and vibe coding are actually underhyped • How Google's AI co-scientist cracked a superbug hypothesis in 3 days (vs. years of lab work) • Flood prediction in 150 countries — from "impossible" to deployed in 7 years • What Google is building for education, healthcare, and climate resilience • The one mindset shift to stay relevant in 2026 and beyond
Yossi also shares what Google looks for when hiring today — and why the ability to adapt matters more than any specific skill.
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