The skylights are all open, and then you can speak frankly.

Suleiman said: "Although we are more willing to accept the acquisition of Google or Facebook, the treatment for the three companies is still very fair, and the conditions proposed are exactly the same."

Li Rui thought to himself, I believe you are a ghost!

You are the most proficient in financial management among the three founders of deepmind. I went to the company several times and you didn’t even show your face. You told me that this is fair?

Of course, these words were just what he thought in his heart. Li Rui still said: "For this, we are deeply grateful."

Suleiman continued: "There are indeed some differences between us and Google and Facebook, but the negotiations are still progressing in an orderly manner. Please be assured that the r incubator is still within the scope of our consideration. Once we determine whether

If we cooperate, we will notify you as soon as possible."

"So we need to be like applicants, submit our resumes and go through the interview, then go back and wait for the notification." Li Rui said with a smile.

Suleiman said: "I'm sorry, although it sounds a little impolite, but the current situation is indeed like this."

Li Rui shrugged his shoulders: "It doesn't matter, this is a very important decision. I can understand your hesitation and hesitation. But I would like to explain to you the concept of the r incubator, okay?"

"Of course." Suleiman had a guilty conscience and would definitely not refuse Li Rui's request.

Li Ruidao: "I don't want to talk nonsense, I just want to talk about the conditions that the Five R Incubator can provide DeepMind."

"First, ensure the absolute independence of deepmind!"

“Second, commit to establishing an ethics committee on the application of artificial intelligence technology.”

"Third, build a super data center composed of more than 20,000 GPUs for unconditional use by deepmind and redo."

“Fourth, open WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest and other software to DeepMind for artificial intelligence application testing.”

"Fifth, increase the purchase price to 600 million magnesium yuan."

After finishing the five conditions, Li Rui said: "The first and second items are proposed by deepmind. We accept them in full and there will be no discounts."

“The third and fourth items prove that the strength of R Incubator may be inferior to that of Google and Facebook, but it is willing to support DeepMind’s research without reservation, and this gap in strength can actually be made up with time and money.

You don’t have to worry about this at all.”

"Finally, it is also the final quotation given by R Incubator. I think this price is very consistent with the actual value of DeepMind. In the future, R Incubator also promises to continue to support DeepMind's more in-depth research in the form of technology and funds. More importantly, R

The incubator has no performance requirements for DeepMind and will not propose any short-term or long-term work goals. You can just research what you like without any pressure!"

After Li Rui finished speaking, Hinton said from the side: "Oh my God, Li, when you acquired my team, you didn't give such generous conditions!"

This is of course a joke, but it also proves from another perspective that the conditions given by Li Rui are too tempting!

If one did not take into account the huge reputation and terrifying market value of Google and Facebook, Suleiman might have immediately nodded and agreed to this once-in-a-lifetime acquisition condition, but the attractiveness of those two companies still made him hesitate.

"I still need to discuss it with Demisshaan and the others," Suleiman said cautiously.

Li Ruidao: "This is natural. I believe you will make the right judgment."

…

Suleiman returned to the company with a lot of worries. Hassabis and Leger were discussing a technical issue in the office. Seeing his sad look, they joked: "Why, you are having a hard time choosing between several beautiful women again."

Already?"

Among the founders of DeepMind, they called Google, Facebook and R Incubator three beautiful women, and they were handsome men pursued by women. This kind of joke was enough to comfort them when they were not popular with girls in their youth.

Tragic memories.

Suleiman said: "I just met with the people from R Incubator."

"They met with you alone?" Hassabis asked with caution, "What do they want to do?"

Legg didn't speak, but his eyes were full of caution.

Suleiman said: "They may have realized that I was the main player in the negotiation, and then guessed that there was another competitor, so they asked me out through Professor Hinton's relationship, and then we chatted some..."

When Suleiman finished telling the story of the conversation, both Hassabis and Legge fell silent.

After a long time, Hassabis said: "Actually, I think that compared to Google and Facebook, the R incubator is the best choice..."

"But Facebook..." Suleiman said, "The price they offered is the highest. Only they are willing to pay 800 million yuan. The quotes given by Google and R Incubator are much lower."

Hassabis looked at Suleiman seriously and said, "Do you remember when we were studying at Elizabeth Middle School, we talked about wanting to change the destiny of mankind?"

Suleiman smiled bitterly and said: "That happened many years ago. What we must consider now is that deepmind will develop better in the future and everyone who follows our efforts will receive better treatment. In the past two years, they have

They have sacrificed a lot, and it is impossible to underestimate their value!"

Hassabis shook his head and said: "I don't want to underestimate anyone, but for me, there is not much difference between 800 million magnesium dollars and 600 million magnesium dollars. They are both money that cannot be spent. The most important thing is,

We can retain our freedom and morality and still have opportunities for development."

"I still don't understand why you don't like Facebook." Suleiman sighed. He is essentially a businessman. He will tend to whoever gives more money, while Hassabis and Legge still maintain their ideals.

Some characteristics of an activist.

This is also true. If it were not for their ideals, they might have studied other technologies instead of artificial intelligence.

Hassabis said: “I don’t feel any chemistry with Zach. We also had a video call with Zach before. He said a lot of wonderful things, but I still don’t understand what he wants deepmind to do.

And do you really think Facebook’s corporate culture is in tune with ours?”

Legg also said: "The biggest problem is that Zach dismissed our proposal for an ethics committee. He thought it was not an issue at all, which completely went against our original intention."

Suleiman said: "So you are prepared to sacrifice 200 million yuan for your ideal?"
Chapter completed!