Explore the groundbreaking advancements in self-learning systems through this insightful lecture by Demis Hassabis, Co-Founder and CEO of Google DeepMind. Delve into DeepMind's recent breakthroughs and their implications for scientific and philosophical discovery. Learn about the evolution of AI systems, from chess engines to AlphaZero and AlphaStar, and their applications beyond games. Discover how these technologies are being utilized to tackle real-world challenges, such as improving wind power and protein folding. Gain valuable insights into the architecture, training methods, and intrinsic motivations behind cutting-edge AI systems. Understand the key challenges that remain in the field and the potential future developments in artificial intelligence.