How Google DeepMind Operates & Experiments — With Lila Ibrahim and James Manyika

Big Technology Podcast

Alex Kantrowitz

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4.7 • 596 Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Lila Ibrahim is the COO of Google DeepMind. James Manyika is the senior Vice President for Research, Technology, and Society at Google. The two join Big Technology Podcast to discuss how Google's AI effort operates and runs experiments. In this conversation, we discuss the fundamental operating structure of DeepMind, how Google proper has become more experimental with the revival of Labs and other programs, and how the company is thinking about AI and education. We also cover weather and flood prediction at global scale, and training AI in space. Hit play for a deep inside look at the mechanics behind Google’s AI research machine and the big ideas it’s betting on next. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bigtech Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Take back your personal data with Incogni! Go to incogni.com/bigtechpod and Use code bigtechpod at checkout, our code will get you 60% off on annual plans. Go check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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