Google Maps Travel Time Prediction Algorithm & AI Research at Google Deepmind
The What's AI Podcast Episode 17
Good morning fellow AI enthusiast! This week's iteration is around a new podcast episode with an incredible researcher, well-known in the field of graph neural networks and representation learning. I hope you enjoy the interview!
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Discover the journey of Petar Veličković, a research scientist at Google DeepMind, from academia in mathematics and computer science to expertise in graph neural networks and representation learning, leading to the development of the algorithm used in Google Maps!
Petar shares how he applied his research at DeepMind, including its impact on Google Maps.
Initially passionate about programming and competitive programming, Petar envisioned a career as a software engineer. But through research-based internships and a university project, he developed a keen interest in unsolved problems and research.
Petar specialized in machine learning and artificial intelligence, earning his PhD at the University of Cambridge. He emphasizes how a PhD provides expertise in a specific area and adaptability to changing trends in the field.
Whether you're curious about the world of research or looking to dive into machine learning, Petar's insightful interview sheds light on the exciting possibilities and challenges in this rapidly evolving field. Don't miss out on this amazing discussion, and listen on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or YouTube...
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