John Jumper: AlphaFold and the Future of Science

John Jumper discusses his journey into AI for science, emphasizing its potential to accelerate scientific discovery and improve healthcare. He recounts his transition from physics to computational biology and machine learning, driven by a desire to apply his skills to practical problems. Jumper highlights the development of AlphaFold, an AI system for protein structure prediction, and underscores the importance of research and innovative ideas alongside data and computing power. He shares examples of how AlphaFold has been used by scientists to make new discoveries, engineer proteins, and advance the field of structural biology, emphasizing the transformative impact of providing accessible tools to the scientific community.