London AI Lab Inherent Secures $50m Backing from Index and Radical
Inherent, established by former DeepMind personnel, has received $50 million in investment from Index and Radical to advance its AI research.
What happened
Inherent, an artificial intelligence laboratory located in London, has successfully raised $50 million in investment. This funding round was supported by Index and Radical. The company, established by former employees of DeepMind, operates from its King's Cross office.
Who's behind it
The co-founders of Inherent include Louis Kirsch, who serves as CEO, Kaloyan Aleksiev, the chief scientist, Tantum Collins, the chief product and operations officer, and Edward Hughes.
Why it matters
Inherent's mission is to develop AI systems capable of autonomous discovery and creation of new technologies. Their focus extends to areas such as novel material development and pharmaceutical research, aiming to solve complex scientific challenges. The company is developing "Faraday," an AI system designed to surpass the performance of current advanced laboratory models.
What to watch
The company's long-term objective is to enable AI to contribute to fundamental scientific breakthroughs, potentially fostering the emergence of new industries. Inherent's strategy involves creating AI agents that can tackle intricate problems, moving beyond conventional AI applications.
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