Later this year, Google will establish a landmark King’s Cross building in London alongside a historic European railway hub. The building’s name, Platform 37, and plans for The AI Exchange, will be a new public space dedicated to deepening understanding of artificial intelligence.
“The name is a nod to the building’s location next to King’s Cross station and to ‘Move 37,’ a pivotal play made by DeepMind’s AI system AlphaGo in a now-legendary 2016 match against Go world champion Lee Sae Dol.”
Demis Hassabis, Co-Founder & CEO of Google DeepMind
The AI Exchange will be a place where people can learn about AI and discuss the technology’s impact on society. Visitors will be able to engage with a broad range of AI topics through free educational programming, interactive exhibitions and cultural events. The AI Exchange is designed to be a welcoming community space and will be part of Platform 37’s ground floor.
Google DeepMind and Google teams will begin to move into Platform 37 this summer. Together world-leading AI researchers, engineers, ethicists and others will build responsible AI development. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick and Bjarke Ingels, Platform 37 is Google’s most ambitious and innovative building to date and it uses low-carbon construction materials and is highly energy-efficient.
Architecturally, Platform 37’s innovative ‘hung’ structure creates a flexible, column-free interior workspace that can be adapted to creative needs. Additionally in collaboration with the London Wildlife Trust and the borough of Camden densely planted rooftop garden intends to increase local biodiversity, as well as affording beautiful views of the capital.
