Google DeepMind’s AI Agent Dreams Up Algorithms Beyond Human Expertise

wired.comPublished: 5/14/2025

Summary

AlphaEvolve, Google DeepMind's AI project, has demonstrated that machines can outperform human expertise by creating entirely new algorithms through coding skills, algorithm testing, and evolutionary design. By enhancing the Strassen algorithm—a method used for over 56 years—this system has developed more efficient matrix calculation methods and innovative solutions in datacenter scheduling, computer chip design, and optimizing large language models like Gemini. These advancements suggest AI's potential to revolutionize various fields by consistently generating novel ideas beyond its training data, marking a significant leap forward in AI capabilities.