232. How British AI is inventing new materials

In this episode of "The Rest Is Money," Steph McGovern and Robert Peston interview Dr. Chad Edwards, co-founder and CEO of Cusp AI, about using AI to design new materials for clean energy, semiconductors, and water purification. Dr. Edwards discusses the company's technology, which allows users to specify desired material properties and generates new materials on demand, and partnerships with companies like Hyundai and Meta. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of starting a deep tech business in the UK, including fundraising, talent acquisition, and competition, as well as the potential impact of AI on climate change and the future of material science.