In May 2025, Google DeepMind introduced AlphaEvolve, an AI system that autonomously designs algorithms surpassing human-crafted solutions in efficiency and performance.
AlphaEvolve combines DeepMind's Gemini AI with evolutionary techniques, outperforming longstanding methods like the Strassen algorithm in matrix multiplication.
The versatility of AlphaEvolve is showcased in practical applications such as data center scheduling and chip design, marking a significant leap in machine learning capabilities.
The emergence of AlphaEvolve heralds a new era where AI evolves from a tool to a collaborator in innovation, raising discussions on human oversight, ethics, and machine autonomy.