Warehouses have long been “black boxes” where inventory disappears and logistics break down. But autonomous robots are finally illuminating the shadows. Oana Jinga, co-founder of Dexory, tells us how her company’s towering robots map warehouses in real time, transforming supply chain visibility and decision-making.We travel to a Google data center in the Netherlands to see these machines working to help manage the constant flow of critical parts and supplies. It’s a firsthand look at how AI-powered robotics are physically reshaping the movement of goods we depend on every day — and redefining the future of logistics from the ground up.Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdRfaMRjzvw&list=PL590L5WQmH8dLLdbnJ775gPNvMeVWHLxT&index=6" target="_blank">our complimentary documentary</a> in which Oana takes us inside Dexory’s UK headquarters to see the company’s dazzling robots and powerful software in action.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Warehouses have long been “black boxes” where inventory disappears and logistics break down. But autonomous robots are finally illuminating the shadows. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oana Jinga, co-founder of Dexory, tells us how her company’s towering robots map warehouses in real time, transforming supply chain visibility and decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We travel to a Google data center in the Netherlands to see these machines working to help manage the constant flow of critical parts and supplies. It’s a firsthand look at how AI-powered robotics are physically reshaping the movement of goods we depend on every day — and redefining the future of logistics from the ground up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Watch &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdRfaMRjzvw&amp;list=PL590L5WQmH8dLLdbnJ775gPNvMeVWHLxT&amp;index=6" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;i&gt;our complimentary documentary&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt; in which Oana takes us inside Dexory’s UK headquarters to see the company’s dazzling robots and powerful software in action.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Oana Jinga, co-founder of Dexory, explains how AI has enabled her company's robots -- the world's tallest -- to shine light on the warehouses that keep the global economy running, including Google's own data center warehouses.

Leaps in Logistics

Behind the scenes of the intelligence revolution, data centers are working nonstop to turn ambitious, world-changing AI ideas into real solutions. In this episode, Google’s Partha Ranganathan — one of the architects of modern data center design — takes us inside the infrastructure breakthroughs that power everything from scientific milestones like AlphaFold to everyday tools like Gemini.We trace how data centers evolved from basic storage warehouses into ultra-efficient computational engines that now sit at the center of scientific discovery, economic growth, and daily life. And Partha pushes back against the idea that data centers are simply “energy guzzlers,” making a compelling case for why performance and sustainability are increasingly intertwined.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Behind the scenes of the intelligence revolution, data centers are working nonstop to turn ambitious, world-changing AI ideas into real solutions. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Google’s Partha Ranganathan — one of the architects of modern data center design — takes us inside the infrastructure breakthroughs that power everything from scientific milestones like AlphaFold to everyday tools like Gemini.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We trace how data centers evolved from basic storage warehouses into ultra-efficient computational engines that now sit at the center of scientific discovery, economic growth, and daily life. And Partha pushes back against the idea that data centers are simply “energy guzzlers,” making a compelling case for why performance and sustainability are increasingly intertwined.&lt;/p&gt;
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Partha Ranganathan — one of the architects of modern data center design -- explains how Google's data centers have embraced efficiency to power some extraordinary solutions to the world's biggest problems.

Anatomy of a Modern Data Center

Manufacturing has traditionally been defined by rigid assembly lines. But Alphabet’s moonshot spinoff Intrinsic is demonstrating how factories built around flexible, intelligent robotics can rewrite that playbook and democratize advanced manufacturing for everyone.In this episode, CEO Wendy Tan White explains how Intrinsic’s software makes industrial robots far more accessible, enabling small and medium-sized businesses to adopt automation once reserved for giant manufacturers. The result: faster customization, greater efficiency, and new opportunities for workers.Wendy shows how these technologies aren’t just improving productivity — they’re upskilling employees, opening doors to safer and more creative roles, and transforming factories into dynamic environments built for the next generation of innovation.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Manufacturing has traditionally been defined by rigid assembly lines. But Alphabet’s moonshot spinoff Intrinsic is demonstrating how factories built around flexible, intelligent robotics can rewrite that playbook and democratize advanced manufacturing for everyone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, CEO Wendy Tan White explains how Intrinsic’s software makes industrial robots far more accessible, enabling small and medium-sized businesses to adopt automation once reserved for giant manufacturers. The result: faster customization, greater efficiency, and new opportunities for workers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wendy shows how these technologies aren’t just improving productivity — they’re upskilling employees, opening doors to safer and more creative roles, and transforming factories into dynamic environments built for the next generation of innovation.&lt;/p&gt;
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Wendy Tan White, CEO of Intrinsic, explains how the company is embracing AI to make manufacturing more accessible, customizable, and safer.

Reimagining Manufacturing

The collision of AI and artistry has ignited intense debate about the future of creative work, the value of originality, and what it means to make something truly human. In this episode, Mira Lane, Google’s VP of Technology and Society, joins musician and filmmaker Will Hatcher (aka King Willonious) — the creator of what many consider the world’s first AI-generated hit song — to explore this rapidly evolving landscape.They unpack how tools like Google’s Music Sandbox and the film creation platform Flow are reshaping creative workflows. Hatcher shares how his “studio in a backpack” helps him level the playing field, making the case that AI doesn’t replace imagination — it expands it.Together, they sketch a hopeful vision of a future where technology becomes a catalyst for bold, boundary-pushing new art.Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiGDzy0sxOI&list=PL590L5WQmH8dLLdbnJ775gPNvMeVWHLxT&index=2" target="_blank">our complimentary documentary</a> in which King Willonious invites us into his rich world of constant creativity in New York City, and shows us how he uses AI to bring projects to life in real-time.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The collision of AI and artistry has ignited intense debate about the future of creative work, the value of originality, and what it means to make something truly human. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Mira Lane, Google’s VP of Technology and Society, joins musician and filmmaker Will Hatcher (aka &lt;i&gt;King Willonious&lt;/i&gt;) — the creator of what many consider the world’s first AI-generated hit song — to explore this rapidly evolving landscape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They unpack how tools like Google’s Music Sandbox and the film creation platform Flow are reshaping creative workflows. Hatcher shares how his “studio in a backpack” helps him level the playing field, making the case that AI doesn’t replace imagination — it expands it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they sketch a hopeful vision of a future where technology becomes a catalyst for bold, boundary-pushing new art.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Watch &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiGDzy0sxOI&amp;list=PL590L5WQmH8dLLdbnJ775gPNvMeVWHLxT&amp;index=2" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;i&gt;our complimentary documentary&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt; in which King Willonious invites us into his rich world of constant creativity in New York City, and shows us how he uses AI to bring projects to life in real-time.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Multimedia artist King Willonious discusses his creative process, including the story behind his AI-generated hit song "BBL Drizzy." And Mira Lane, Google’s VP of Technology and Society, digs into the opportunities and questions that cutting-edge AI tools present for artists.

Supercharging Creativity

Traditional drug discovery is a gamble where 90% of trials fail. But Recursion CEO Chris Gibson is using AI to shift the odds in humanity's favor. In this episode, Gibson explains how his Salt Lake City-based company combines massive wet-lab experiments with one of the world's most powerful supercomputers to create a "Google Maps" of human biology. We explore how this hybrid approach is decoding complex biological relationships to dramatically shrink the timelines and cost of bringing new medicines to market. And Chris offers us a glimpse into a future where life-saving treatments are mapped out by algorithms before they even touch a patient.Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-8WCNb3BQY">our complementary documentary</a> in which we go inside Recursion’s Salt Lake City headquarters to see how the company is using cloud computing and high-tech robotics to change the trajectory of drug discovery.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Traditional drug discovery is a gamble where 90% of trials fail. But Recursion CEO Chris Gibson is using AI to shift the odds in humanity's favor. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Gibson explains how his Salt Lake City-based company combines massive wet-lab experiments with one of the world's most powerful supercomputers to create a "Google Maps" of human biology. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We explore how this hybrid approach is decoding complex biological relationships to dramatically shrink the timelines and cost of bringing new medicines to market. And Chris offers us a glimpse into a future where life-saving treatments are mapped out by algorithms before they even touch a patient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Watch &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-8WCNb3BQY"&gt;&lt;i&gt;our complementary documentary&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt; in which we go inside Recursion’s Salt Lake City headquarters to see how the company is using cloud computing and high-tech robotics to change the trajectory of drug discovery.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Recursion CEO Chris Gibson explains how the company combines high-tech lab experiments with advanced computing to map the world of human biology and fuel a renaissance in drug discovery. 

Mapping New Medicines

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