EmTech Future 2026: When AI Meets Everything

Yossi Matias, a Vice President at Google Research, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming key sectors such as biology, infrastructure, manufacturing, and science.

AI’s greatest potential, according to Matias, lies in its ability to intersect with other fields, creating new opportunities.

For example, AI can accelerate drug discovery in biology by analyzing vast datasets to identify potential treatments faster than traditional methods.

In infrastructure, AI optimizes energy use and maintenance schedules for buildings and transportation systems, reducing costs and environmental impact.

The article highlights that this convergence of AI with other technologies is driving innovation across industries, though the full extent of these changes remains uncertain.

The discussion is part of EmTech Future 2026, an event organized by MIT Technology Review, which explores emerging technologies and their societal implications.