Google's Monument to AI: Platform 37 Unveiled in London

Google has revealed 'Platform 37' as the name of its new London headquarters, situated near King's Cross station. The name pays homage to a significant AI moment involving DeepMind's AlphaGo. The building, designed by eminent architects, also plans to house 'The AI Exchange' community space.

Google has unveiled the name of its new London headquarters as 'Platform 37', cleverly nodding to its neighbor King's Cross railway station and a groundbreaking move by DeepMind's AI system AlphaGo. Platform 37 will soon welcome teams from Google and Google DeepMind.

'Move 37', executed almost a decade ago by AlphaGo, was initially seen as a mistake by human experts during a legendary match against Go world champion Lee Sae Dol. However, it ultimately led to AlphaGo's victory, marking a new era in artificial intelligence, according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis.

The 330-meter-long building, designed by architects Thomas Heatherwick and Bjarke Ingels, surpasses the height of London's 310-meter Shard skyscraper. Google plans to open 'The AI Exchange', a space for AI enthusiasts, later this year, solidifying Platform 37's role in the company's global architecture.

(With inputs from agencies.)