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AlphaEvolve

by Google DeepMindGBUS

An evolutionary algorithm discovery agent using Gemini models. Takes a seed algorithm and optimization metrics, then iteratively improves solutions.

DeployStage 4 of 5

Generally available since July 2026. Finds optimizations for Google infrastructure.

Updated 23 Jul 2026Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · Application to more Google infrastructure systems
  1. AlphaEvolve announced14 May 2025Complete.
  2. AlphaEvolve generally available on Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform23 Jul 2026Complete.
  3. 23% improvement in Gemini matrix multiplication kernel2026Complete.

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  1. Dec 2026Application to more Google infrastructure systemsin about 7 weeks (next)
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