DeepMind veteran David Silver raises 1.1 billion for AI trained without human data

Published on 27 April 2026

New lab aims to learn from data you never provide

Former DeepMind researcher David Silver’s new British AI lab, Ineffable Intelligence, has reportedly raised $1.1 billion at a $5.1 billion valuation. The company’s pitch is bold: build an AI system that learns without human data. The funding underscores how quickly top researchers are attracting massive capital for next-generation training methods.

Ineffable Intelligence, founded by David Silver, raises $1.1B
Valuation reportedly set at $5.1B shortly after launch
Stated goal: AI that learns without human data
Signals major investor interest in alternative training approaches

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DeepMind veteran David Silver raises 1.1 billion for AI trained without human data

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